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Gainesville tourism department is seeking three local singers to perform the national anthem at the NCAA Rowing Championships at Lake Lanier Olympic Park from May 29-31.

Applicants must email video auditions by Friday, May 8.

The Hall County Animal Shelter offers half-off adoptions from Friday to May 16 as part of the Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters campaign.

Prices are $42 for small dogs and puppies, $12 for large dogs and cats, with senior and urgent animals free.

A new upscale omakase sushi restaurant — with Michelin Star ambitions — will open in about three months at 610 Grove Street in Gainesville’s midland area.

Gainesville offers weekend entertainment with a free First Friday Concert at 112 Main St., SW on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring vendors set up at 4 p.m., and a Comedy Night with Etta May at The Hall at Bourbon Brothers on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

In March, first time claims for unemployment insurance in Hall County were down 25.4% from February but up 5.6% from last March, according to the GDOL.

Statewide claims increased 5.5% from the month before and dropped 9.5% from the previous year.

Hall County school officials will include the ESPLOST tax extension on the May 19 ballot to continue funding school facility updates and safety improvements (ESPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) without raising property taxes.

If approved, the measure could generate up to $400 million in revenue for local schools.

West Hall High School will have Marla Lear as its new principal next school year, according to Hall County Schools.

Gainesville water officials reported a minor sewer spill when a homeowner discovered sewage discharging from a manhole on Wednesday, April 29 at 2:45 p.m. near Limestone Creek on Robinhood Trail, and officials stopped the 225-gallon spill in under an hour due to tree roots damaging the line.

The annual summer burn ban was in effect yesterday in 54 Georgia counties including Hall & Gwinnett, with officials urging residents to follow local fire safety rules to reduce wildfire risks.

A water interruption will occur today from 7:00 a.m. until about 10:00 p.m. along White Sulphur Rd. (between 3330 and 3368) and Seymour Rd. (between 3323 and 3340) for water main relocation in Gainesville.

Foodees Fest at Lakeshore Mall

1 PM - 7 PM — Lakeshore Mall — Free entry — Enjoy a weekend filled with delicious food, unique crafts, and family fun at this community festival.

Artist Showcase Reception – Gallery on the Square

5-7 p.m. — Main Street Market — Free entry — Discover the vibrant artistry from 13 local talents showcasing oils, acrylics, pottery, and more.

BlackHawk Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets required — Experience timeless hits and heartfelt storytelling from one of country music’s enduring acts.

Satisfaction - A Tribute to The Rolling Stones

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energy and timeless style of The Rolling Stones in this authentic tribute show.