Good morning, Gainesville.

The Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation will hold a gala to mark the park’s 30th anniversary on Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at The Boathouse at Lake Lanier; tickets start at $100 plus dinner plus two drink tickets, and the event ends with a fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.

Next week, the Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation hosts a ticketed event at 6:30 p.m. July 25 at The Boathouse at LLOP (Lake Lanier Olympic Park) to mark 30 years since Olympic rowing events.

Guests will enjoy chef-curated dinner, live music, and a 10:00 p.m. fireworks show over the lake.

UGA said nearly 70,000 donors gave $324.4 million in fiscal year 2026 to support scholarships, faculty, and research, including a $20.5 million gift from Gainesville native Doug Ivester (Ivester Foundation) to expand the School of Nursing.

The record donation boosts UGA’s mission statewide.

Gainesville’s Chestnut St. between High St. and MLK Blvd. will be closed for water main improvements from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today and Friday.

Construction continues at Lakeside at Harrison Village, a new 100-unit affordable housing community for adults 55 and older on Harrison Drive in Gainesville, which will offer one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with indoor & outdoor community spaces and 65 units using Project-Based Vouchers.

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.

The Brook and The Bluff Concert

8-10 p.m. — Smithgall Arts Center — $35 individual, $40 table of eight — Experience the captivating sounds of The Brook & The Bluff as they promote their new album.