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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville Rabbi, Nechemia Gurevitz, announced a meeting Saturday morning at the Civic Center from 10:00 to 12:30—followed by a Kiddish lunch—to bring community members together in prayer amid hostilities between Israel and Iran. 97.5 Glory
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered traumatic injuries in a wreck on Mountain View Road on June 18, according to authorities. The Gainesville Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Milton Martin Honda will open its new dealership in Oakwood later this year and could begin construction in October along Atlanta Highway/Ga. 13 near Interstate 985—dealer manager Butch Miller announced on June 18. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Flowery Branch man, Dakota James Coggins, was cited in a wreck early Wednesday morning on Dawsonville Highway near Bolling Bridge that injured him and Emily Williams from Cumming as his vehicle overturned and caught fire after he crossed the double yellow center line trying to pass another car — he now faces charges for passing in a no passing zone, driving on the wrong side, and driving without a license. AccessWDUN
- ➤ A Hall County woman asked Kyle James Craig (31) to drive her home from a party on June 1, and he entered Magistrate Court on June 18 facing charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, DUI, driving with a suspended license and battery under the Family Violence Act. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville is proposing a $39 million budget — up 3% from last year — that includes raises and roadwork although one number remains uncertain. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Hall County's top attorney resigned and officials have not shared details on the reasons or plans for appointing a replacement. The Gainesville Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A golf tournament at Legends at Chateau Elan raised over $300k to expand the emergency department at NGMC Braselton from 23 to 46 treatment rooms with work finishing in 2026. The event honored the late Cheryl Shippey and attracted 120 golfers including a winning team from Mall of Georgia Ford. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Eugene Kemp and K-9 Roxy won first place in the Explosive Detection K-9 Challenge at the Georgia Police and Fire Games held at Riverside Academy in Gainesville on Wednesday—The pair have served together for more than eight years and train monthly to meet Homeland Security and GEMA standards. AccessWDUN
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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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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.
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David Nail Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of David Nail live in concert.
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