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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crunch Fitness is now open in Gainesville and offers innovative fitness options & a cryolounge for cold therapy, along with classes in kickboxing, hot yoga, boxing and pilates. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Polly Hartman opened Noodle Bowl today— a new restaurant offering Thai street food-inspired flavors in Gainesville—after months of delays. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Flowery Branch man on parole and out on bond in a separate Hall County case was accused of kidnapping a woman and dragging her along in a car while driving erratically, authorities said. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ A teenage murder suspect known as Kyland Rochod Williams, 18, was arrested Wednesday morning at about 9:30 during a drug investigation—Gainesville Police had been searching for him since April in connection with a teen murder. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County reached a six-figure settlement with a former employee who alleged she was retaliated against after joining an investigation into her former boss — Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ GDOT has awarded a $2.7 million contract to build a roundabout at the intersection of GA Highway 124, county road 47 and Old Hog Mountain Road in Barrow County—just a few miles from the Hall and Gwinnett lines. A traffic study from August 2017 identified key safety concerns, and the project is scheduled for completion on March 31st, 2027. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 45th annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia is now in northeast Georgia as riders who started in Dawsonville on Thursday ride through Dahlonega and Hall County with a stage finish in Clarkesville coming soon—this week-long event began May 31 in Rome, averages about 55 miles per day, and will end Saturday in Hartwell. AccessWDUN
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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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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.
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First Friday Concert and Fireworks Show
7-10 p.m. — Midland Greenway — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening of live music followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
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Open Mic Night
8-11 p.m. — Blackstrap Rock Hall — Sign up online — Showcase your talent with live music performances from bands and solo acts.
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