Gainesville
Morning News
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia recently expanded services to help pet owners facing homelessness and poverty by adding a mobile clinic that will serve around 20 dogs and 10 cats at a nearby homeless encampment on July 5. The shelter also will host a dog clinic at Lakeshore Mall on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (non-residents will pay $25). AccessWDUN
- ➤ Last week, Hall County news reported that a restaurant failed its health inspection, a new facility for medical rehabilitation was planned, and a Branch House tavern owner pleaded no contest after being accused of striking a man with a patio umbrella on Sept. 24, 2023. Other stories noted a tragic turn for a Buford family on vacation in Destin — and a homeless person was found dead in Gainesville. The Gainesville Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wreck near Buford in southern Hall County on Saturday at 11 a.m. left one driver with non-life-threatening injuries when a Chevrolet Colorado ran a red light and hit a Lexus at the intersection of Friendship Road and Ridge Road—Wanda Parker was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center as the road closed for 30 minutes. AccessWDUN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reports that gas prices are lower with the national average at $3.13 per gallon & Hall County dropping to $2.86, while the state average is $2.88 & local drivers benefit from these reduced costs. 97.5 Glory
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Air quality in Gainesville remained good on Sunday as wildfire smoke from Canada stayed high in the atmosphere—NOAA said a strong G4 solar storm made northern lights visible from about 8:35 Sunday night until around 2:00 a.m. Monday morning. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Fire Department will conduct field training on June 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at a vacant warehouse at the corner of Main Street and College Avenue, simulating a commercial fire — the smoke is artificial — and drivers are advised to expect intermittent lane closures. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Six K9 teams from five agencies completed four weeks of narcotics detecting training in town, coordinated by the Hall County Sheriff's Office—handlers learned basic K9 behaviors and case law during classroom and field sessions. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
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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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