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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, more than 100 people met in downtown Gainesville for Prayer on the Square as rain stopped—Hall County Prayer, which has led the event for years, said the gathering was on the National Day of Prayer—and they held a Prayer Breakfast earlier at the Civic Center. AccessWDUN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash at the GA 105 and Cap Fry Road intersection in Habersham County blocked the road on Wednesday evening and injured several people — one person was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, another to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham, and a third was transported by private vehicle for observation. AccessWDUN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hall County offers 6 local spots to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Monday this year—each featuring authentic Mexican dishes and events that honor Mexican culture and community. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hall County School Superintendent Will Schofield announced on Wednesday that he recommended Suzanne Jarrard for promotion to Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning—she currently works as Executive Director for Secondary Education. The board will review her recommendation on Monday, May 12 and, if approved, she will take over after Deputy Superintendent Kevin Bales retires at the end of the school year. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Hall Trojans swept Heritage with scores of 10-0 and 6-4 at Cottrell Field, earning a trip to the state quarterfinals and extending their winning streak to nine games - they will host cross-county rival Cherokee Bluff on Wednesday at Lynn Cottrell Field. AccessWDUN
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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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