Good morning, Gainesville.

The Hall County Library System will celebrate the grand opening of the new East Hall Library on Saturday, Aug.

22 at 10 a.m. at the East Hall Community Center. The 9,300 sqft facility will offer thousands of books alongside high-speed internet, ample computers, a makerspace, and a podcast studio.

Kroger will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Friday to mark its $1.5 million renovation at New Holland Market.

The celebration will honor local schools (New Holland Elementary, Gainesville Middle, and Lakeview Academy High) and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

A ranking of Georgia’s top 25 high schools for athletes was published on Monday, July 27, highlighting sports achievements and facilities across the state.

Local readers can check if their favorite schools are featured (see the complete list for details).

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton expanded its emergency department to 180,000 sqft, adding 27 treatment rooms, a CT scan suite and a helipad, and opened Saturday at 7 a.m. to double care for patients from South Hall + Gwinnett, Jackson and Barrow counties.

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.