Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
Good morning, Gainesville.
East Hall High School mourns teacher and coach Victor Vega (54) who died when his motorcycle collided with a left-turning Chevrolet Suburban near Gainesville at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday.
A 78-year-old Flowery Branch man was arrested on the weekend after threatening his two roommates with a gun during a dispute over food and is being held without bond in Hall County Jail (he faces charges including felony aggravated assault and firearm possession during the commission of a crime).
Frank Brown from Communities in Schools joined WDUN's The Martha Zoller Show at 10:00 a.m. on May 6 to discuss absenteeism & share ideas to improve attendance in local schools.
A proposed annexation and rezoning request for 93 townhomes in Gainesville may be met with objections from Hall County+ local officials plan to review the proposal closely.
Bridging the Gap, once called Rape Response, got a $60,000 grant from a state program — money to pay for exams done after hours for non-fatal strangulation cases.
The center will use the grant to close the care gap — so patients can get exams even when staff are off duty.
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.
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