Good morning, Gainesville.

Asbury Chapel announced it sold the Main Street property and bought a new site at 1963 Jesse Jewell Parkway to expand its space; worship remains at the current site and offices will move to 710 Washington Street on June 15 (new facility ready in 2027).

The former Beverly’s Ace Hardware store at New Holland Market will become Asbury Chapel in 2027—a local congregation from the Global Methodist Church is set to repurpose the space after its closure in 2024.

AAA reported that gas prices in Gainesville dropped to $3.66 this morning from $3.72 last week & statewide prices eased to $3.75 from $3.83.

Gainesville City Schools Board of Education approved a tentative FY27 budget and spending resolutions on Monday, projecting revenues of $110.5 million and expenditures nearing $112 million.

The board scheduled public hearings for the budget in August at the Instructional Support Center (508 Oak Street).

Homes from Encore by David Weekley Homes are available in a new gated 55+ community on Lake Lanier, located on McEver Road near Browns Bridge.

An open house was held Saturday and the development offers options priced $500K-$700K with a pool + clubhouse, pickleball courts, and nearby nature trails.

At the College World Series, Georgia's Bulldogs lost to Oklahoma 4-3 on Monday night — they now face Texas in an elimination game Tuesday night.

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.