Gainesville
Morning News
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Jake Worthington will perform at Smithgall Arts Center on Friday, June 12, where attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets; gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m. This outdoor event is part of the Summer Music Series by The Arts Council. AccessWDUN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville High School will honor Robert Bruner and Bryson Worley as honorary diploma recipients at its commencement ceremony on May 22 at City Park Stadium. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A temporary traffic pattern will be in effect on White Sulphur Road starting Tuesday, May 26, due to an ongoing widening project in northeast Hall County. The detour directs through traffic via State Route 365 (Cornelia Highway) while local and Gainesville Inland Port vehicles maintain access. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Governor Kemp extended the gas tax exemption for two weeks to save families roughly 33 cents on regular gas and 37 cents on diesel. The new measure begins at 12:01 a.m. May 20 and runs through June 3. AccessWDUN
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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.
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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.
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The Ultimate Doors Tribute Concert
6:00 – 10:30 PM — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost not specified — Experience a time machine to The Doors' music with this faithful tribute band.
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