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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville man was accused of firing a shot at another driver on Athens Highway last month due to recent threats, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ A Gainesville man was charged with aggravated assault after he intentionally backed his pickup truck into a moped and dragged the 62-year-old rider along Skelton Road at about midnight Wednesday+ the victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical while the suspect, Gregory Langston Motes, remains in jail. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Hall County deputies arrested Gainesville man Ricardo Guzman-Hernandez—31—for breaking into a home on Titshaw Drive at 10:20 p.m. Monday, assaulting a 43-year-old known victim and fleeing on foot before being caught near Industrial Boulevard and Mountaincrest Drive. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs in Gainesville using May data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Family medicine physicians topped the list with median wages of at least $239,200 — the ranking lists roles from supervisors to technical experts to show wage differences in the local market. WSB-TV
- ➤ The Appalachian Regional Commission released its Fiscal Year 2026 economic status designations for 423 counties including Hall County, which is listed as Competitive and ranks second-highest among north Georgia counties while Chattooga is the only one classified as Distressed. The report states that 33 counties will see improvement as the number of distressed counties drops to 75 — the lowest count in 20 years. 97.5 Glory
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billions of periodical cicadas have come out in parts of Georgia when the soil reached 64°F, starting Brood XIV’s 17-year cycle. They shed their soft skins and fly to trees—making a loud buzzing sound as males search for mates. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state held its first committee meeting on cancer care access at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville on May 29, as established by House Resolution 72 (the committee reviews quality gaps in rural areas). The study will propose recommendations to improve care for residents in rural areas. The Gainesville Times
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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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.
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