Good morning, Gainesville.

39 women scholarship winners including Rachel Santafemia from North Georgia Technical College received award funding and toolkits, while two NGMC Gainesville nurses were honored with Nurse Excellence Awards — Hall County splash pads at Laurel and Butler parks will open May 23 at 10:00 a.m.

A memorial service was held Monday at Browns Bridge Church in Cumming to honor three Georgia teens—Jackson Mobley, Charlotte Martin and Jaylyn Fehr—who lost their lives in a Florida spring break crash.

Family and classmates gathered to remember the students and support their families.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Transportation Forum Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lanier Tech (featuring state DOT Commissioner Russel McMurry) and the event is open to the public with member and guest pricing.

Charles Hosch, a Gainesville native, went missing while hiking on the Byron Herbert Reece Trail in Union County on Nov.

11 and search teams along with volunteers continue to comb challenging rocky terrain (using search dogs, drones, and mapping apps) for any trace of him.

Holly Springs Baptist Church (7011 Holly Springs Road, Clermont) will celebrate its 200th anniversary on May 17 with dinner, a service, live music, wagon rides, horses, and tractors to honor 200 years of community gatherings.

All Hall County high schools that offer AP exams earned state honors when they were named 2026 Georgia Advanced Placement Honor Schools + some schools received more than one award.

The honors were announced on Feb. 26, 2025 by the Hall County School District.

Hall County Schools held its annual Night of Honor on Monday to honor retirees with a combined 2688 years of experience — naming Teacher of the Year at each of 37 schools.

Heather Duren became the first at Everwood Elementary as the district celebrated dedicated educators.

Gainesville High School earned the Advanced Placement Honor School designation and AP Honor Roll (Silver level) recognition from the Georgia Department of Education, highlighting its academic success.

Leave No Trace will support conservation at Lake Lanier through its 2026 Spotlight program, which partners local land managers with community groups to offer on-site education and restoration.

The initiative will run from Sept. 11-13.

Hall County Parks and Leisure will begin managing 11 recreational sites at Lake Lanier on May 18 through a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The county will handle maintenance, janitorial services, trash removal, and environmental stewardship while keeping fees local for park improvements.

Cherokee Bluff's Bubba Coleman was named Co-Player of the Year in Region 8-3A for baseball, and five Bears earned First-Team All-Region honors after his noted home run during the state playoffs on April 25 in Flowery Branch.

North Hall's Branson Crawford and Cherokee Bluff's Bristol Kersh were named Times Athlete of the Year for the 2025-26 academic year in Hall County high school sports + they were recognized for their outstanding performance.

BlackHawk Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets required — Experience timeless hits and heartfelt storytelling from one of country music’s enduring acts.

Satisfaction - A Tribute to The Rolling Stones

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energy and timeless style of The Rolling Stones in this authentic tribute show.

GlowBand - Tribute to The Eagles

6-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic rock favorites performed live including iconic hits from The Eagles.

Diamond Art Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — All materials provided — Create your own stunning diamond art masterpiece in a fun and relaxed setting.