Good morning, Gainesville.

Mike Fisher spent six years walking Gainesville’s streets, meeting homeless people under bridges, in tents, & behind gas stations, and he is now honored statewide for his work.

A 21-year-old Gainesville man was charged with felony murder for the death of his 64-year-old wheelchair-bound neighbor at Walton Summit Apartments last year, police said.

Gainesville police arrested 21 year old Logan Ryan Plumley after he allegedly pulled a gun on two men during a road rage incident—he also faced charges of felony murder, aggravated assault and simple assault for the killing of his disabled neighbor last November.

The Georgia Department of Labor said Gainesville’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in June from 3.4% a year ago with 105,780 employed residents and 108,800 available jobs.

Local regions like the Georgia Mountains and Northeast Georgia saw similar declines although statewide unemployment rose slightly from May.

Hall County school buses now have cameras that record drivers passing stopped buses—officials say the footage will be used to issue citations when classes resume on August 1.

The Lakeview Academy football team held its Media Day in Hall on July 23, 2025 — team segments will be available online for fans starting July 31.

Lanier Christian's coach Joel Lulinski said the team stayed focused on leadership during spring practice as they prepare to defend their GAPPS state championship title this fall.

The state champions are building a stronger culture and sharpening their skills in anticipation of a challenging high school football season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Circus Delman

7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience the thrill and wonder of the circus right in Gainesville.

A Night to Remember All White Party

7:30-10 p.m. — Gainesville Civic Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of sophisticated fun with live performances by The N3D Band and Primetime Smooth Jazz Band.

Circus Delman Performance

1:30 – 3:00 PM — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance for the whole family.