Good morning, Gainesville.

Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is expanding outreach programs to support homeless pet owners and those in need by increasing mobile veterinary care, free pet food distribution, and youth education—services designed to boost access to essential care.

The organization will also host a community vaccine clinic for dogs at Lakeshore Mall on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with free services for Hall County residents and a $25 fee for others.

Authorities are searching for a man who left the scene after a wreck on West Ridge Road in Gainesville on June 1 that injured one person.

A Gainesville man, 55-year-old Gregory Langston Motes, remains in the Hall County Jail after allegedly driving his pickup into a moped rider amid a dispute near the 2100 block of Skelton Road—where the 62-year-old victim sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center—and he faces felony aggravated assault charges.

A 31-year-old man was found dead early Sunday at the intersection of McConnell and Mountaincrest drives—authorities say the crash circumstances remain unclear.

A 31-year-old man's body was found in the roadway of a Gainesville neighborhood near Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Sunday at 3:30 a.m.—the Hall County Sheriff's Office is investigating whether he was struck by a vehicle or collapsed, and road closures lasted over three hours.

Stacker ranked the highest-paying jobs for high school graduates in Gainesville by using Bureau of Labor Statistics data from May 2024 and found roles ranging from cement masons earning $46,420 to transportation, storage and distribution managers earning $110,310 — reflecting varied options for students who skip college. This ranking shows the wage differences and job availability in the local economy.

The city of Gainesville released its 2024 water quality report that highlights eight key takeaways about the safety of local drinking water.

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.

Steve Earle Concert

5-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check venue for ticket info — Experience an evening with one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation.