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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired Hall County firefighter John Wester served 31 years and now battles liver failure—he seeks community help to ease his struggle. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ A Gainesville mother said her son's grave frog figurine is missing and she needs help finding it; she placed the figurine less than two years after he died. The Gainesville Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brenau University’s Presidents Gallery currently features an exhibit honoring the late sculptor and Georgia professor William J. Thompson — who created art with God in mind from the 1950s through the mid-1990s — including clay, bronze, and steel pieces and etchings with angels’ wings and crucifixes. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ At Let There Be Rock’s summer camp in Gainesville, the halls buzz with feedback, drum fills and teenage laughter as instructor Ben Ingram guides campers on guitar riffs—students work together to build bands and learn music in a hands-on setting. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judge Alison Toller left her work as the top Juvenile Court Judge on the Northeastern Judicial Circuit to prepare for leading the Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges — she will continue to serve as a Juvenile Court Judge for Hall County Family Treatment Court. Judge Amanda Dean was named as the new top Juvenile Court Judge effective July 15 — the circuit covers Hall and Dawson counties. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
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Elvis Tribute Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying sounds and legendary presence of Elvis Presley in an unforgettable tribute show.
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Georgia Peach Women's Sprint Triathlon
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Lake Lanier Olympic Park — Registration fees apply — Compete in sprint or relay events amidst Georgia's scenic beauty.
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The Georgia Thunderbolts Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Smithgall Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy high-energy performances from the acclaimed band with their latest album.
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First Friday Concert Series: Mary Kate Farmer
7-10 p.m. — Gainesville Square — Free entry — Enjoy the captivating sounds of two-time Georgia Country Female Artist of the Year, Mary Kate Farmer.
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Greater Vision Gospel Concert
4-10 p.m. — Ramsey Conference Center — Benefiting Saint Jude's Children's Hospital — Enjoy an evening of uplifting gospel music with the award-winning trio, Greater Vision.
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Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets available — Experience the ultimate tribute to Hank Williams Jr. with an energetic performance that captures the spirit of Bocephus.
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GlowBand Tribute Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets available — Enjoy a tribute to the Eagles with classic hits from the 70s to the 90s.
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