Good morning, Gainesville.

Hall County firefighters rescued an injured black lab trapped in a ravine Thursday night during a storm; the dog was brought to safety (treated at a local vet).

Six nonprofits serving Hall County have received a total of $40,000 in grants from the Jackson EMC Foundation for its Operation Round Up program.

Two organizations got (10,000 each) and four received (5,000 each).

Hall County Fire Rescue teams saved a black lab trapped in a ravine during Thursday night's storm & took the injured dog to a vet for treatment.

Brenau University is renovating its East Campus in Gainesville after acquiring the historic Warren Featherbone Co. building in 2024, updating its nursing labs and occupational therapy spaces with new arts, dance, and theater facilities.

The project—funded by local donors—will serve community needs for improved healthcare training.

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.

Syfan Supports 5K and Fun Run

5-9 p.m. — Midland Greenway — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a community 5K with options for runners of all ages and abilities.

Eggy Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Smithgall Arts Center — Price TBA — Experience the modern jam band vibe with rich songwriting and improvisation from the Connecticut-based quartet.

Summer Clay Camp

Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24 — Quinlan Visual Arts Center — Pricing available upon inquiry — A creative space for all skill levels to explore working with clay.