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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hall County deputies had a close call on Sunday morning on Interstate 985 when a truck driver failed to move over for their marked patrol car during a vehicle breakdown—one deputy suffered a minor injury from a sideswipe while the truck driver received a citation. WSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Brian Kemp announced that King's Hawaiian will invest $54 million in its Oakwood facility in Hall County — adding 135 jobs and a new production line for extra Pretzel Bites flavors set to start in the second quarter. The expansion will create openings in management, maintenance, food safety, and quality control — boosting the local economy. AccessWDUN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Brian Kemp announced that King’s Hawaiian will invest about $54 million to expand its Oakwood facility and add over 135 jobs — the expansion will add a new production line for Pretzel Bites set to start in the second quarter of 2026 — which is expected to strengthen local economic growth. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Labor reported that in June, Georgia added 9,100 new jobs to top 5 million while the unemployment rate held at 3.5%. Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes said that over the past year, state jobs increased by 29,800 in key sectors such as health care — marking a historic milestone. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County officials have called for a referendum to place the SPLOST IX program on the Nov. 4 ballot, which would renew the county's 1% sales tax that has funded projects for 40 years. Voters will decide if the six-year plan — estimated to raise about $440 million for projects like park upgrades and road expansions — should continue the program. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Congressmen Andrew Clyde and Rich McCormick introduced the Lanier Parks Local Access Act to let local partners managing Lake Lanier recreational sites use collected user fees at any park—providing needed flexibility to keep sites open amid staffing shortages at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The bill aims to update current law that restricts fee usage to the park where fees are collected. 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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