Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville’s Good News at Noon received the Waypoint Award from True Charity at its recent annual Summit conference — the honor recognizes its ongoing commitment to offering shelter, meals, and community support through long-term initiatives.

Yesterday, cleanup efforts began in Hall County after severe thunderstorms and high winds caused damage near Lakewood Baptist Church and homes on Thompson Bridge Road — emergency management is surveying the area for alleged tornado activity.

Lynne Cox, a licensed professional counselor at NGHS, was named the Carol H.

Burrell Employee of the Year during the system’s 54th Annual Service Awards in April. She worked for nearly 35 years and brought essential counseling support to employees with her therapy dog, Gili.

Chestatee War Eagles beat Richmond Academy in the second round of state playoffs — they will face the Johnson/Calhoun winner in the quarterfinals.

Gainesville's Jaelyn Pernell broke the standing long jump state record by jumping 6.65 meters at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association tournament on April 26 in Commerce + she competed in the eight-and-under division.

North Hall and Cherokee Bluff high school baseball teams will face off in the Class 3A state quarterfinal series during a doubleheader on Wednesday at Cottrell Field—this postseason matchup renews their local rivalry.

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.

Forge Your Own Path: Tiger TTRPG Camp

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Brenau Trustee Library — $250 with early bird rate — Unleash creativity in a camp that blends storytelling and tabletop role-playing games.