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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several local residents gathered on Saturday at Alta Vista Cemetery to honor deceased law enforcement officers by placing American flags on graves and near a memorial for those cremated—plans call for extending the tribute to officers buried elsewhere in the county. Lynne Cox from NGHS was named Employee of the Year, Sgt. Tyler Morrison of Flowery Branch PD was honored as Officer of the Year by the Hall County Optimist Club, and Jackie Jones of LCCA was appointed to the SkillsUSA Georgia Board of Directors. 97.5 Glory
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Severe weather swept through Atlanta counties, causing heavy hail, a roof collapse injuring four in Forsyth County, and a fatal tree fall in Fulton County that killed a ten-year-old — a lightning strike also burned a home in Gwinnett County. An EF-1 tornado touched down near Lake Lanier north of Gainesville, snapping trees and causing damage along several roads. FOX 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 52-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man remain in Hall County Jail after facing a combined 41 charges mostly for theft, and officials said further details will be available when law enforcement offices open today (with bonds set at $281,500 and $103,900 respectively). 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Gainesville went up by two cents from last Monday to $2.91 while state prices rose to $2.92 and the national average dropped to $3.16. Falling oil prices and extra oil from OPEC — an oil group — have kept the increase small. 97.5 Glory
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service confirmed a brief tornado appeared over the northern part of Lake Lanier on Friday evening—winds reached 90 mph that uprooted trees and flipped docks—though no injuries or structural damage were reported. AccessWDUN
- ➤ After two nights of stormy weather, Gainesville — forecasts show clear skies today with a high near 69 and mostly clear conditions tonight, though rain and possible thunderstorms will begin Tuesday night and continue with precipitation chances between 40% and 70% through Saturday. No tornado damage was reported in Gainesville after earlier storms near Lake Lanier. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In April, Gainesville approved 202 building permits for work expected to cost $19.2 million & the projects include both residential and commercial work. The permits include 27 for new single-family homes valued at $9.3 million, 77 residential permits for $11.3 million, & 107 commercial permits for $7.8 million with five new projects costing $2.8 million. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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