Good morning, Gainesville.

Explore Gainesville and the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville are collecting canned goods for a food drive during First Friday on August 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Gainesville Square—this drive will benefit The Georgia Mountain Food Bank.

Residents who cannot join the event may also donate at the Gainesville Welcome Center during business hours from July 28 to August 1—supporting local families in need.

On July 25, three nonprofits in Gainesville received $73,975 in grants from the Jackson EMC Foundation.

Camp Kudzo, Extra Special People, and Camp Amplify will use the funds for local programs.

A Hall County man, Ronnie George Pilcher, was picked up at Turner State Prison and sent back to Gainesville to face a burglary charge linked to thefts from a vacant home on Thompson Bridge Road—Candi Dawn Harper of Cumming was arrested on Sept 12 for felony first-degree burglary in connection with the series of thefts.

Schools in Northeast Georgia are starting back for the new school year with Jackson County Schools beginning on July 31, Gainesville City Schools on August 5 & Toccoa Falls College opening on August 25, while many districts set their start dates in early August.

The Hall County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to accept $5 million for road improvements off Ga.

365 near the inland port in northeast Hall County.

Hall County Sheriff’s Office said retired K-9 Timo—who lost the use of his back legs after a spinal infection that began on July 14—is making progress after he visited the office on Friday, and a retirement ceremony is planned for next week.

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.

2025 Georgia Downtown Conference

All-day event — Main Street Gainesville — Registration required — Engage with community leaders at the annual Georgia Downtown Conference.