Good morning, Gainesville.

Two longtime members of Gainesville's Experimental Aircraft Association received national FAA awards for their decades of dedication to aviation—these awards recognize their hard work and boost the chapter's prominence.

Gainesville Public Works said that a section of Main Street (between Washington Street NE and Spring Street) will be closed tomorrow from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the 2025 Georgia Police and Fire Games.

Books-A-Million is leaving its longtime Lakeshore Mall location and will relocate to a new spot about a mile away in Gainesville—continuing its service in the area.

Hall County Sheriff's Office posted a missing person report for 62 year old Kristen Brosseau who was last seen leaving her Gainesville home on the 5300 block of Valina Avenue at 9:30 a.m. in a white 2021 Ford Explorer while wearing blue jean shorts, black shoes and a blue and purple T shirt— anyone with details is urged to call 911 or contact HCSO at 770-536-881.

Rhonda Ann Turner, 52, from Banks County and Pickens County, South Carolina, turned herself in to the Hall County Jail on Friday after biting and attempting to stab a 63-year-old man at a Whitehall Road residence on Tuesday, June 10th—arrest warrants for aggravated assault and misdemeanor battery were issued and she is held without bond.

A 52-year-old woman who allegedly threatened a 63-year-old man with a knife and bit his chest turned herself in at a residence on Whitehall Road in Lula and now faces felony aggravated assault + misdemeanor battery charges.

Brenau University teamed with Buford City Schools, Forsyth County Schools, Gainesville City School System & Hall County Schools to launch its TigerTEACH program to help with teacher shortages.

The program offers courses that lead to state certified teaching credentials, with classes having begun on May 5 and more students set to join this fall.

The Gainesville Board of Education adopted a spending resolution on Monday, June 16 to fund operations for July and August of FY2026—authorizing Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Williams to spend up to roughly $11 million as the board works on the FY2026 budget.

This resolution was needed because the board did not have a full budget in place by the June 30 deadline.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guardians Of The Jukebox

7:30-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience a vibrant tribute to the sounds of the 80s.