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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A retired couple from Gainesville—who believe local journalism is vital—has issued a challenge urging neighbors to support local news. They stress that strong journalism is needed to keep the community well informed. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Explore Gainesville and the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville will collect nonperishable food items to benefit The Georgia Mountain Food Bank. The food drive will be held in downtown Gainesville square with live music starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 and donations accepted at the Gainesville Welcome Center from July 28 to Aug. 1. 97.5 Glory
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bob Swoszowski, now retired, talked about his 52-year career as a McDonald’s owner and operator in Hall County. He and his late partner Frank Markette opened their first restaurant on Jesse Jewell Parkway on April 1, 1973 — his Gainesville office now holds a sign and photo from the first McDonald’s Monday on July 21. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several school buses in Hall County School District now have automated cameras that record vehicles passing stopped buses, and sheriff's deputies will review the footage to impose fines on violators. The new measure follows a Georgia law called Addy's Law— which sets the minimum fine at $1000. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Gainesville High School’s Sammy Smith Media Center has set aside a special section that features books by its graduates & the display includes a long list of notable authors celebrated for their achievements. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plans for townhomes, extra retail space and a special event facility in south Gainesville will be reviewed by the Planning & Appeals Board on Aug. 12. The townhomes are proposed for a half acre on Chestnut Street between High Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard — while the retail and event facility is planned for the corner of Atlanta Highway and Mimosa Street. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Andy Bracewell and Landon Mealor led the opening round of the Gainesville City Championship by shooting even-par 72 at Chattahoochee Golf Course on Friday—Davis Bagwell and Jim Foote tied for third at 2-over par 74 while Jonathan Gaillard finished fifth at 3-over par 73. AccessWDUN
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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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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.
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2025 Georgia Downtown Conference
All-day event — Main Street Gainesville — Registration required — Engage with community leaders at the annual Georgia Downtown Conference.
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