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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hall County detectives are investigating a burglary at a home in East Hall after a camper was broken into on Thursday afternoon — tools valued at about $1,600 were stolen while the residents were away. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Local law enforcement arrested a 61-year-old man on Saturday for charges including fleeing, DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving on a suspended license, and resisting arrest—he is held on bonds of $10,280—while a 51-year-old man was apprehended Friday night for burglary and giving a false name on Lula Road, and police reported a prostitution incident on the west side that was reported on May 20. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brenau University and local school systems including Gainesville's have launched the TigerTEACH program to boost certified classroom teachers by offering accredited courses via a hybrid online and in-person format — some educators began courses on May 5 and more will join in the fall. 97.5 Glory
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper will provide a weekly swim guide on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day that shows E. coli levels at 300 locations using maps marked with green for safe water and red for high risk—recent tests showed Lake Lanier has safe water while bacteria levels are elevated in metro Atlanta waters. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. David Clark said on Saturday that he will propose a bill next year to study if Georgia and local governments can take over Lake Lanier's recreation areas, which the Corps of Engineers may close due to staffing shortages and budget cuts. He called the proposal unacceptable — it could limit access for communities, families, and local businesses. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ State Rep. David Clark (from Buford) said he is upset with the Army Corps of Engineers for temporarily closing 11 Lake Lanier parks due to staffing shortfalls, with some closures affecting Gainesville. He said he will introduce legislation to study whether state or local governments can manage these sites to keep them open (a move following earlier pushback that reduced planned closures from 21). AccessWDUN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin performed its first robotic surgery with a da Vinci system on May 24 — the procedure used smaller incisions, reduced complications, and allowed the patient to go home the same day — and the service now expands advanced care for local residents after the campus opened in April. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Arts Council: Riverstreet Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Smithgall Arts Center — Ticket information not provided — Get ready to dance to classic rock with the local band RIVERSTREET!
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Virtual Tour of Assisted Living Community
9 AM – 7 PM — The Oaks - Scenic View (Assisted Living) — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living with a focus on community, dining, and activities.
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