Good morning, Gainesville.

Caldwell Electrical Contractors of Gainesville — along with Home Trust Bank from Suwanee and Milton — were named among Georgia’s 11 Best Places to Work in Best Companies Group’s annual report.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 15-year-old Kaila Moreno—who ran from home—and asks anyone with information to call immediately.

A 24-year-old Uber Eats delivery driver told Gainesville Police a customer pointed a gun at her on Enota Avenue near Dunn Drive late Saturday night — no one was injured and no shots were fired.

On May 19, the Hall County school board voted on the $40.2 million plan to rebuild World Language Academy Elementary+the decision paves the way for a complete renovation of the school.

The new building is scheduled to open in August 2027.

McEver Arts Academy and Oakwood Elementary School held final walk-throughs on May 2 and May 17 as they prepared to close at the end of this school year — the schools will merge to form Everwood Elementary School for the next academic year with a first day on Aug.

1. Community members recalled memories during the events as they looked forward to the new chapter ahead.

Coach Jeremy Kemp leads the Cherokee Bluff Bears in the Class 3A state championship series against Troup at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome.

After one game was played on May 20, the team prepares for a decisive game today at noon as they aim to win Kemp his first championship trophy.

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.

Quiet Riot Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check event page for cost — Enjoy legendary rock tunes from the band credited as the first heavy metal group to top the Billboard charts.