Good morning, Gainesville.

A 161,676-square-foot auto parts warehouse is proposed off Gainesville Highway/Ga.

13 in South Hall near the Hall-Gwinnett County line — Hall County planning documents include site renderings.

In April, Hall County saw a 2.3% drop in first-time unemployment claims from March (and a 26% decrease compared to last April), while statewide initial claims rose 5% month-over-month and fell 12.8% year-over-year.

Flowery Branch High School was honored with the 2026 SSTAGE STAR Award for Promising Practices from the Student Support Team Association for Georgia Education for its work helping students succeed using a multi-level support system.

The school will share its methods at the 2027 Promising Practices Conference.

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that extreme drought continues in our area as Lake Lanier drops another 0.2 foot (now 1065.6 ft), while only southeast and coastal counties face exceptional drought conditions.

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.

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.

Squirrel Nut Zippers Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticketed event — Experience the swing and soul of the iconic Squirrel Nut Zippers as they revive their classic hits.

Food Truck Fridays at Lake Lanier Olympic Park

5-9 p.m. — Lake Lanier Olympic Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of food trucks, live music, and community vibes by the lake.