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Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Apalachee High School will hold a payback event on Saturday with food trucks, bounce houses and Pro Football Hall of Famers to thank the Barrow Co. community for support after a mass shooting that took four lives. Gainesville also named winners for the Chicken Festival Scholarships and You’re the Reason Scholarships — Jackson Daniel earned $2,000 while Madeline Martin received $2,000 and other students got up to $1,500 — as part of its tradition of awarding children of city employees. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Gainesville’s trolley service returned for the summer season as Hall Area Transit expanded its fleet and routes—now offering a new Fair Street route and a shortened Glenwood/Riverside route to better serve downtown. The service will run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Sept. 6 with the first pick-up at Kilwins on the historic square. 97.5 Glory
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man and a woman arrested in Gainesville were charged with aggravated involuntary manslaughter for the drug-related death of 33-year-old Dean Kratochwill in Forsyth County (toxic fentanyl was found in his vehicle) following a March 3 overdose call (traffic stops linked them to the fatal drug deal). 97.5 Glory
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Georgia History Center will host the Adventures in Falconry family event on May 17 with a falconry demonstration by Georgia Mountain Falconry (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM). Visitors will also tour the exhibit halls and historic White Path Cabin, and admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-10 and free for children 5 and under and History Center members. AccessWDUN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ HGTV names Gainesville as one of the country’s up-and-coming small cities due to its proximity to Lake Lanier & a growing poultry industry. The city of 45,000 sits 55 miles from Atlanta & offers many outdoor activities like boating and fishing. 97.5 Glory
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Hall County fell by four cents to $2.87 per gallon compared to last Monday, and the statewide average dropped to $2.88. AAA reported the national average is now $3.13 while OPEC+ plans to increase output in June, a move that may drive prices lower further. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Police Department opened a downtown precinct in The National at 111 Green Street next to Courtyard by Marriott today — the facility will also serve as a recruitment center following recent local developments. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Diamond Art Painting Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — $5 supply fee — Create beautiful diamond artwork in a relaxed environment.
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