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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant Avocados updated its interior and exterior after receiving a grant to expand its menu as it prepares for busy summer crowds + owner Jim Tortorelli expects more customers for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Chick-fil-A on Dawsonville Highway will host a re-grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its 10-year anniversary—customers can look forward to special perks at the event. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jesus Hernandez, 53 — accused of abusing a girl under 16 at her Flowery Branch home after her grandfather’s funeral in 2022 — appeared in Hall County Superior Court Tuesday, June 10 for the first day of his trial on charges of rape, child molestation and aggravated sexual battery. The Gainesville Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alliance Theatre from Atlanta will offer drama camps, free school performances and educational theater programs in Gainesville this summer—funded by a $100,000 grant from the M. Douglas and V. Kay Ivester Foundation that will serve nearly 3,000 young people in Hall County. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stephanie Thompson, the former top prosecutor in Hall County State Court, was appointed as a Municipal Court judge on June 10—she took over the Solicitor’s Office after a Woodard probe. The Gainesville Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers and health leaders met with experts at the University of North Georgia in late May to review unusually high thyroid cancer rates in neighboring counties such as Union, Lumpkin, Hall, White, Habersham, and Rabun. Experts reported the rates are nearly double the national average — Representative Lee Hawkins said the governor's team will examine state funding to help fund further research. AccessWDUN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ameris Bank expanded its Ameris Choice homebuyer assistance program to offer up to $7,500 in down payment help for qualified first-time buyers in eligible areas including Gainesville and metro Atlanta — the program also covers parts of Jacksonville and Charleston for those purchasing primary residences. WSB-TV
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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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