Good morning, Gainesville.

BRIDGE, a 501(c)3 organization, will bring its Mobile Resource Center to Brenau University on May 16—offering small business owners mentorship and coaching at the John W.

Jacobs Jr. building on Green Street. A kick-off event is held today from 5 to 7 p.m. to preview these new services.

Two women were sentenced to 20 years by a judge in Canton after pleading guilty to a multi-state theft scheme that stole nearly $141,000 in merchandise from stores in Buford, Cumming, and Flowery Branch.

Backstage compiled a list of casting calls for movies and TV shows in Gainesville—projects range from short films to feature films with roles from leads to supporting parts.

The list provides details on casting locations and pay rates where available so local actors know where to apply.

Stefanie Zaenker from The LIBRE Initiative joined WDUN’s The Martha Zoller Show on May 14 to speak about Latino issues in the area—her discussion addressed challenges and opportunities for local voices.

On May 7, Cherokee Bluff won 15-2 at Peach County to earn a spot in the Class 3A state title series.

The team will face the Game 3 winner between Pickens and Troup next week in Rome.

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.

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.

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.

Movies Under the Stars

7-10 p.m. — Braselton Town Green — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars while dining from local restaurants.