Good morning, Gainesville.

The recent Greens for Good Golf Tournament sponsored by GMFB (Georgia Mountain Food Bank) raised funds for over 380,000 meals at Legacy at Lanier Islands Resort, while Atlanta Gas Light donated eight bat houses and two tubular bat roosts to Dawson County parks to support native bats.

Downtown Gainesville will hold the Space Splash Spectacular on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of its Science on Main Street summer series, offering a Solar System Trail walk, planet passports, and water STEM activities at Longwood Park (plus a space-themed craft at the library).

AAA reported the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell by 18 cents to $4.24, while Gainesville prices dropped 10 cents to $3.74 (the state price is $3.85).

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz reopening may keep crude oil under $100 per barrel as summer demand increases.

Rainfall has improved drought conditions in Hall, Gwinnett, Barrow, Forsyth, Dawson, White, Habersham and Rabun counties over the past month, but extreme drought remains in Towns, Union, Fannin and Gilmer (and northern Lumpkin) as the National Weather Service said dry air will keep rain off through the weekend.

The Ultimate Doors Tribute Concert

6:00 – 10:30 PM — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost not specified — Experience a time machine to The Doors' music with this faithful tribute band.

Squirrel Nut Zippers Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticketed event — Experience the swing and soul of the iconic Squirrel Nut Zippers as they revive their classic hits.

Food Truck Fridays at Lake Lanier Olympic Park

5-9 p.m. — Lake Lanier Olympic Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of food trucks, live music, and community vibes by the lake.

Dot Art Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Hall County Library Downtown — $10 Supply fee — Unleash creativity in a fun dot art experience for adults 18 and up.

Storybook & Sensory Bin Experience

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville — Free entry — Dive into storytelling and sensory exploration for little ones in a lush garden setting.

Flag Painting Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate America creatively at this Americana-style flag painting workshop with refreshments.

Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — VIP packages available — Enjoy a lively night of dueling pianos featuring The Andrews Brothers.

62nd Annual Independence Day Celebration

— Time not specified — Laurel Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with family-friendly festivities at Hall County's annual event.