Good morning, Gainesville.

LLA donated over 150 life jackets to the Corps of Engineers’ loaner program at Lake Lanier to help keep visitors safe on the water.

The jackets will be available at loaner stations across lake parks as the July 4 holiday weekend approaches.

A Tennessee-based convenience store chain has proposed a new MAPCO gas station off Monroe Drive near Interstate 985 in Gainesville.

The station will be the chain’s first store in Northeast Georgia once approved.

Georgia drivers are seeing relief as gas prices drop to an average of $3.56 a gallon after nearly four straight weeks of declines.

AAA advises filling up soon because demand for fuel will rise with the Fourth of July travel season approaching — drivers may benefit from lower prices before the holiday rush.

The Hall County Sheriff's Office and local agencies are conducting training at East Hall High School, which is closed during the sessions.

The exercises began Monday, June 29 and run daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, July 2 (residents may notice extra police and fire presence nearby).

The Lake Lanier Association released a white paper on the Corps of Engineers' navigation project on the ACF river system – warning that increased water releases could hurt Lake Lanier’s recreational use and water supply for millions and urging officials to require a detailed economic analysis before changing operations.

The Corps of Engineers will waive fees for boat launch ramps & swimming beaches at select Lake Lanier sites during the three-day July 4 weekend, while camping and specialized facility fees remain in effect.

Georgia’s new medical cannabis law will take effect tomorrow as it expands qualifying conditions, removes the 5% THC cap, and allows vaporization products; local dispensaries expect an influx of new patients to grow the existing 35,000-patient registry.

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.