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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia will waive or reduce adoption fees at the end of this month for No-Kill Awareness Day—an initiative aimed at ending unnecessary pet euthanasia by shelters. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Local community leaders are hosting an Autism Resource Fair to support families affected by autism and other developmental disorders in Hall County—offering caregivers vital resources and information. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville native and U.S. Secretary of Veteran Affairs Doug Collins will deliver the keynote address at Piedmont University’s commencement on May 9 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center — the ceremonies will also be livestreamed for viewers. AccessWDUN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, strong storms hit Hall County and other parts of northeast Georgia, producing hail and heavy rain; the Gainesville airport recorded about 1 inch of rain with gusts reaching 17 mph. Areas were under a Flash Flood Warning until 4 a.m. Saturday—social media posts showed images of large hail while forecasts predict mostly clear skies with highs near 80 for the rest of the weekend. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Johnson and Chestatee high school boys teams advanced in the soccer playoffs after winning their first round games on April 18 in Oakwood—Johnson’s Junior Castillo helped lead his team to a 5—0 win. Both wins put the teams into the next round of the tournament. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ On April 25, Cherokee Bluff swept Lumpkin County in the first round of the Class 3A state baseball playoffs in Flowery Branch—K.T. Thompson’s late plays helped secure the win. The victory earned the Bears a state second-round series on the road at Northwest Whitfield. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Gainesville high school track teams swept Region 7-5A on April 3rd as sprinters and hurdlers powered a strong finish — the Red Elephants and Lady Red Elephants claimed top honors with key performances by athletes like Damauri Bailey. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ North Hall beat Richmond Academy in two playoff games on April 25 — the Trojans will host Heritage-Catoosa in a best-of-three series starting Thursday. The Gainesville Times
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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Gainesville
10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — 3263 Tanners Mill Rd, Gainesville, GA — Ticketed event — Dive into the chilling tales of Poe while enjoying themed cocktails crafted for each story.
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Lanier Technical College Foundation 5K
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Lanier Technical College — $TBA — Participate in a lively 5K run sponsored by Kings Hawaiian to support local education.
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Watering Can Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — $4.99 — Unleash your creativity by painting a charming spring watering can.
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Public Art: block pARTy FUNdraiser
6-10 p.m. — Roosevelt Square — $60 — A vibrant celebration uniting artists and art lovers for a cause in public art.
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AC/DC Tribute Concert in Gainesville
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Grab your tickets while they last — Experience high-voltage rock 'n' roll with an electrifying tribute to AC/DC.
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The Venue Jazz Orchestra Performance
8 PM — Smithgall Arts Center — Check for ticket prices — Experience the energetic sounds of a modern big band featuring top local musicians.
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Ultimate Music Wave Festival
4:45-10:30 p.m. — Smithgall Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Sittin at a Bar' with live performances from Rehab and Mickey Avalon.
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Midland Music Fest
5-10 p.m. — Midland Greenway — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening filled with music and community fun at the Midland Music Fest.
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