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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville man and woman were arrested in Hiawasse on drug charges after a traffic stop on Highway 66 led to a search that found methamphetamine and marijuana — both remain in jail with active warrants from Clay County and Hall County. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Suzanne Mericle, 62, went to a bond hearing on May 6 for murder charges after she fatally shot her boyfriend on March 8 in Gainesville—officers later found live rounds and spent shell casings from two guns in the sewage lines at her $1.5 million Bayridge Drive home, details that point to an alleged cover-up. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County authorities warned residents that traffic will be heavy today due to Drift Atlanta and Gridlife events (held at Michelin Raceway in the Chestnut Mountain area). The sheriff’s office said regular traffic on Winder Highway will be detoured at 10:30 p.m. each night (diverting southbound vehicles to Ga. 211/Tanners Mill Road and northbound vehicles to Benefield Road) and advised drivers to allow extra time for delays. AccessWDUN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NGMC Gainesville recently added four new da Vinci 5 surgical robots to offer more patients safe, precise surgery. With over 50 trained surgeons who have performed more than 25,000 procedures, the hospital is now one of only two worldwide with five or more dV5 systems—technology that gives surgeons better control during operations. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Cottrell Field on Wednesday, Cherokee Bluff beat North Hall in two baseball games with scores of 7-3 and 10-2—pitchers Gabe Gowder and Landon Kemp led the wins. The Bears will face Peach County in the semifinals starting Tuesday. AccessWDUN
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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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USPA The Iron Beast Powerlifting Meet
All day — The Beast Sports Center, LLC — Registration required — Compete in various lifting categories and aim for the best lifter award in this prestigious powerlifting event.
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