Good morning, Gainesville.

Southern Baptists voted 6,028 to 2,026 Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors—a measure that will need a two-thirds vote next year; local First Baptist Church (which left the denomination years ago) continues to support women pastors at its Gainesville congregation.

The Northeast Georgia History Center will host a Chautauqua Series event on Saturday, June 27 at 6:00 and Sunday, June 28 to mark the April 6, 1936 tornado with presentations by retired Times editor Johnny Vardeman and historian Ken Johnston (portraying survivor W.M.

Brice). Reservations are required.

Flowery Branch brightened the I-985 interchange by adding local artwork to the gray concrete.

Gainesville artist Fox Gradin completed her project on Wednesday, June 10 at a wall under the bridge on Spout Springs Road.

This week, rain improved drought conditions across Georgia with a new drought-free pocket in the northwest.

However, Hall County still faces severe dryness while Lake Lanier only gained a tenth-of-a-foot (to 1066.7).

Los Carrillo's at 503 Atlanta Highway received a failing 55 on its health inspection from the Hall County Department of Public Health on Wednesday, June 10 + the restaurant is expected to address the reported issues.

North Georgia Works at 1255 Vine St. failed its routine health inspection + scoring 69 after eight code violations on Tuesday, June 9 from the Hall County Department of Public Health.

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.