Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
Good morning, Gainesville.
🏘️ Community
The Gainesville Kiwanis Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by marking 100 years of service since 1925 and honoring past and present community leaders with awards and special recognition.
The event featured a commemorative illustration by Paula Hoffman and youth scholarship awards—showing the club’s long commitment to education, the arts, and service.
🚨 Crime
A 19-year-old Gainesville man was charged with homicide by vehicle—he drove recklessly on Aviation Boulevard on April 24 in his Infiniti G37, lost control, struck multiple objects, flipped, and killed his 35-year-old passenger.
🎭 Culture
The 2025 First Friday Concert Series — starting May 2 — will launch in downtown Gainesville with Rock Station playing live music from 7:00-10:00 on the square.
Parking will be blocked at 1:00 p.m. as streets close from 2:00-3:00 for vendors and setup.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Gainesville Real Estate
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