Good morning, Gainesville.

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.

Polly Hartman opened Noodle Bowl today— a new restaurant offering Thai street food-inspired flavors in Gainesville—after months of delays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.