Good morning, Gainesville.

Hall County shows three drought levels (severely dry near Dawson and Lumpkin, moderately dry in the northwest and abnormally dry in the southeast) while Lake Lanier fell 0.2 ft since last week and counties from Columbus to Macon to Augusta remain drought-free.

State Senator Drew Echols (Chairman of the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee) praised the state’s tourism industry after Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup Fan Festival drew 400,000 fans and boosted May net revenue by $2.45 million with returns that exceeded projections.

The event continues with four matches and upcoming semifinals.

Gainesville PD reminds residents that fireworks cannot be used near sensitive sites (electric plants, hospitals, and parks) or by those under the influence and advises keeping water available and following rules to only use them between 10:00 a.m. and midnight today.

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.

Back in Time - Tribute Concert

8-10 p.m. — Smithgall Arts Center — $25 individual, $35 table of eight — Enjoy classic hits spanning the '50s to '80s performed by North Georgia’s premier horn and show band.