Gainesville
Morning News
Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Five teenagers aged between 15 and 18 suffered minor injuries in a late afternoon crash on I-985 near Wade Orr Bridge Saturday, and a driver who is 17 years old rotated his car several times—bringing it to rest after striking trees and closing the southbound lanes until the wreckage was cleared. 97.5 Glory
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old man remains in Hall County Jail without bond after his early Friday arrest on charges including intent to distribute meth and discharging a firearm near a public highway with a $3,900 bond set—law enforcement will provide more details when offices open Monday. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, gasoline in Gainesville costs an average of $2.91 per gallon, a seven-cent increase from last week. AAA reported that the statewide price is the same + the national average dropped two cents to $3.14. 97.5 Glory
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trees have fallen on roads across Gainesville even though there are no strong winds or rain because the long heat wave is stressing them. The Dallas County Master Gardeners Association says that warm weather makes trees lose water — which weakens them over time. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Hall County Sheriff’s Office said on highways with medians—only traffic going in the same direction as a school bus must stop when its stop arm extends and red lights flash; traffic in the opposite lane may proceed with caution. The state Department of Public Safety also noted on two-lane roads—where no median exists—that all vehicles must stop when a bus is picking up or dropping off children. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Hall County Government was honored yesterday with the Award of Excellence for Best of Category in Printed Publications and Newsletters by the National Association of County Information Officers for its 2024 Spring Edition Hall County Magazine—recognized for its in-house work in sharing the county's story. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
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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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