Good morning, Gainesville.

A pedestrian was hit by a pickup late Wednesday night on Gainesville’s southside when the 20-year-old driver’s truck struck her on Industrial Boulevard at 11:20 p.m.—she was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for minor injuries and cited for walking on the highway while the driver faces no charges.

Publix opened a new supermarket today near the intersection of Price Road—Thompson Bridge Road in North Hall to offer fresh groceries and everyday essentials.

A 29-year-old Gainesville woman was arrested on Tuesday for alleged card fraud and exploitation of a 74-year-old cancer patient after an investigation that began on May 13 linked unauthorized transactions totaling $2,720.95 to her PayPal account, leading to her arrest at a hotel on Lanier Islands Parkway and her current holding in Hall County Jail with a $12,700 bond and a hold in Newton County.

A Gainesville man, Ricardo Guzman-Hernandez, 31, was arrested after allegedly breaking into a woman's home near Titshaw Drive on May 26 at 10 p.m., assaulting her by grabbing her arms and trying to strangle her, evading deputies during a foot chase before falling on Mountaincrest Drive and being apprehended, and now faces charges including first-degree burglary, aggravated assault under the Family Violence Act, simple battery, interfering with an emergency call and obstructing an officer while held in Hall County Jail with no bond.

Levi Selman, a Cherokee Bluff High School graduate, has been selected to perform with the All-American D-Day Band in France during the 80th Anniversary D-Day Memorial Parade (the first Hall County student to earn this honor).

Bárbara Rivera Holmes joined WDUN’s The Martha Zoller Show on Thursday, May 29th at 10:00 a.m. to discuss her new role as Labor Commissioner of Georgia—she explained her responsibilities and upcoming plans for the state workforce.

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.

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!

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.

BROstock 2025

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Lake Lanier Olympic Park — Entry details not specified — Celebrate 20 years of BROstock with epic wakeboarding contests and live concerts.