Good morning, Gainesville.

The Humane Society invites locals to step inside a kennel to see what adoptable pets experience while awaiting a forever home, with the 2026 Adoption Lock-In set for Sept.

18-19.

The Hall County Animal Shelter maintained no-kill status for a third year by saving 90% of pets in 2025 with improvements from Best Friends Animal Society and community support, and the shelter welcomes local adoptions at 1688 Barber Road, Gainesville, Tuesday through Saturday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

A senior said the demolition of the Camelot building left her homeless & destroyed her belongings.

A new gas station is now open inside Kroger Marketplace in South Hall — customers can fuel up while grocery services are expected to come later.

The marketplace is off Mundy Mill Road.

Lake Lanier Olympic Park is hosting a 30th anniversary celebration this summer with fireworks and a global feast to honor the 1996 Olympic Games; local organizers plan family-friendly activities for the community.

Two former CENTEGIX employees have raised concerns about the reliability of the CrisisAlert system used in many schools (with estimates of 20–60% of strobes offline) including at local institutions such as Gainesville City Schools.

The company denied the claims and urged anyone with questions to reach out directly.

The SR15 Alternate bridge in Jackson County will remain closed from 7:00 p.m. Friday through 5:00 a.m. Monday for critical maintenance, weather permitting.

Gainesville officials revised plans to close Chestnut Street next week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for water main improvements.

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.