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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bounce Out the Stigma, a basketball camp for children with special needs, will be held at West Hall Middle School’s gymnasium from July 23 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mike Simmel from New Jersey runs the camp as local volunteers and guest coaches from the Atlanta Hawks & University of North Georgia support the event.  AccessWDUN

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Gainesville business owner and youth coach Trey McPhaul is running for the City School Board District 2—he is a community advocate seeking to bring local perspectives to school decisions.  The Gainesville Times
  • Former teacher Amy McKinney Kerr is running for the Gainesville City School Board to represent District 2 — she brings years of classroom experience from her time with the city school system.  The Gainesville Times

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • On Monday, June 23, Jackson EMC gave tips to help residents stay cool and save money this summer. The advice is to trim plants around A/C units, keep thermostats steady to avoid extra costs, and use energy-saving modes on electronics plus set water heaters to 120 degrees.  AccessWDUN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Hall County officials are weighing a new courthouse plan that is more than twice the size of the current building to ease court overcrowding. Officials are evaluating options and costs that will be finalized in the coming months.  The Gainesville Times

HEALTH NEWS

  • Gainesville activist Jeremy Sharp leads a grassroots movement to prevent overdose deaths that began from personal loss during his time as a UNG student—his work now focuses on saving lives in the community.  The Gainesville Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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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.

    Thu, 7/3/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/4/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/6/25

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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.

    Mon, 7/7/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/9/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/13/25

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  • DIY Tote Bag Painting Workshop

    6-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — $9.74 — Unleash your creativity with a fun evening of tote bag painting.

    Mon, 7/14/25

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  • Canyonland | The Legends of 70's California Rock

    7:30-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — $— Experience an enchanting evening of 70's California Country Rock featuring Michelle Malone and Canyonland.

    Thu, 7/17/25

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