Good morning, Gainesville.

Martha Zoller, longtime WDUN host who passed away on June 22 after a sudden illness, will be honored with a celebration of life on Monday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Gainesville First United Methodist Church on Thompson Bridge Road; a reception will follow in the church's Great Room.

Students gain hands-on experience in a metro Atlanta career program that prepares them for construction and skilled trade jobs in Gainesville.

The program blends classroom training with field work to meet local industry needs.

Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School teacher from Gainesville, is honored at the National Teachers Hall of Fame when his name is added during Saturday’s rededication; more educators will join the memorial as fundraising completes new granite tablets.

During its Monday, June 22 meeting, the Hall County Board of Education reviewed a preliminary FY2027 budget that projects revenue shortfalls from a local Homestead Exemption law and passed a continuous-spending resolution for July while scheduling public hearings and a vote for mid-August.

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.

Tracy Byrd Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check venue for ticket prices — Don’t miss Tracy Byrd live—classic hits, incredible voice, and unforgettable country energy await.