Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A proposed events center is planned off Atlanta Highway/Ga. 13 at Hilton Drive in Gainesville — it will host birthday parties, weddings and business meetings. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 25, 2025 at about 6:00 p.m., Oakwood officers arrested 21-year-old Rashawn Galbreath from Decatur after he allegedly fired a handgun behind Wendy’s on Martin Road in Flowery Branch—he is now in custody at Hall County Jail. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ A Flowery Branch man was acquitted of all but the most minor charge from his 2024 road rage case in Gwinnett County after he asserted self-defense—he now faces only a minor offense. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ongoing work on the Sardis Connector shifted traffic at the Chestatee school cluster as construction blocked part of Fran Mar Drive near Sardis Road—School officials said students at Chestatee Academy must use an alternate access road for drop-offs and Chestatee High riders must turn left to exit, with more details coming before classes begin on Friday, August 1. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Hall County's newest school, Everwood Elementary, will open this year+ it replaces McEver and Oakwood schools. The school is located on McEver Road near West Hall Middle School. 97.5 Glory
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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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