Good morning, Gainesville.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive fees for day use parks at Lake Lanier from July 3 to 5 to observe Independence Day.

Visitors planning a July 4 weekend trip can take advantage of a cost-effective outing + enjoy a refreshing break.

Hall County Animal Services installed public microchip scanning stations (to help reunite lost pets with their owners) at two local sites on Wednesday, Mar.

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Communities offer a weekend of family-friendly events with live music, food vendors & arts festivals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Highlights include Auburn’s Independence Day Celebration on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Hartwell’s Pre-4th of July Party at 8:30 a.m. at Courthouse Square.

The Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGHC) will mark the legacy of the April 6, 1936 tornado with a special Chautauqua Series event today at 6:00 and tomorrow at 2:00.

NGMC Gainesville has earned designation as Georgia’s first Center of Excellence in Endocrine Surgery — meeting rigorous SRC standards.

The hospital also introduced a new thyroid radiofrequency ablation procedure that lets patients with benign thyroid nodules go home the same day.

The Red Cross warns residents about an early summer heatwave that could drive heat indexes into triple digits, urging everyone to drink water every 20 minutes and seek air-conditioned places (especially for older adults and outdoor workers) to prevent heat illnesses.

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.