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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville man died in a Tuesday night crash on Cornelia Highway — Hall County officials said Richard Dean Short, 60, was killed after trying to make a left turn near White Sulphur Road while four occupants in the other vehicle reported minor injuries and traffic was delayed for about 90 minutes. AccessWDUN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Bolin and her husband Andrew plan to open Lucky Goat Coffee Co. at Stonebridge Village shopping center in Flowery Branch. Bolin, who has dreamed of owning a shop for 20 years, will serve craft coffees, cappuccinos, cold brews and pastries. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Sunday at approximately 5 a.m., Hall County deputies responded to a shooting on Smith Street when suspect Pablo Rodriguez Mosqueda fired his handgun at a family picking up a 36-year-old victim from his home — no one was injured and Mosqueda was arrested on four counts of aggravated assault and is held without bond. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ A 66-year-old man was arrested Tuesday at a homeless camp in Gainesville for public indecency — he exposed himself and masturbated in front of several people at the 1600 block of Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. AccessWDUN
- ➤ A Gainesville man was arrested for aggravated assault last month after he stabbed another man in the parking lot of a title loan business—his probable cause hearing on Wednesday, June 11 raised questions about arguments over beer money. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lanier Technical College launched its new Artificial Intelligence and Automation program on June 11 in partnership with Georgia Tech and the state-funded Georgia AI Manufacturing Grant, which provided $1.6 million to build an Automation Lab aimed at training workers for Northeast Georgia’s food production manufacturing. About 120 students have enrolled in the program that offers four certificates to teach skills in data collection, analysis, industrial wiring, and motor control + prepares them for growing job opportunities forecast by the U.S. Department of Labor. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Summer Tennis Camp: Week 3
9 AM – 3 PM — Brenau Tennis Courts — T-shirt included — A comprehensive tennis camp for kids ages 6-17 to develop their skills through drills and match play.
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop
2-4 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — $9.74 — Experience the joy of painting with a Bob Ross tutorial.
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