Good morning, Gainesville.

The Gainesville Humane Society of Northeast Georgia will waive or reduce adoption fees on Wednesday as part of its drive to stop pet euthanasia.

Abi Turner, a junior from Suwanee, was awarded a scholarship of up to $5,000 for academic and creative projects—she is one of 15 Ole Miss students to receive the prize.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier is reviving Gainesville’s cherished tradition by hosting the 2025 Duck Derby—an event where thousands of rubber ducks will race to raise funds for community programs.

Last week in Hall County, a wheelchair flipped on Academy Street near Bradford Street in Gainesville killed one pedestrian and injured another on April 21.

Local officials also reported several threats at schools, allegations of a stranger trying to abduct a middle schooler, a planned Publix opening and a commissioner pushing to slow down development.

A car chase ended with a crash near the USPS building on Green Street on Sunday evening—multiple law enforcement agencies blocked the roadway until it reopened after 9:30 p.m.

Two drivers and a passenger, including teenagers, were taken to the hospital + a high-speed chase ended on Green Street on April 27.

Grey Tyler with the U.S Poultry and Egg Council said tariffs may hurt jobs for Georgia poultry farmers and delay the market's recovery from China’s 2023 bird flu ban—Canada has already removed U.S poultry products from its stores.

He expects negotiations—beginning soon—to help ease the impact for local poultry producers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.