Good morning, Gainesville.

Habitat for Humanity announced that its Hall County ReStore will close permanently after many years of community support.

The organization said it will focus on building affordable homes, offering homeowner education, and expanding its Aging in Place program (to help seniors stay in their homes).

Developers have made move‑in ready office suites available in north Gainesville at 1001 Riverside Drive.

The building offers 24‑hour access plus smart lock entry, with each suite featuring a GIS‑registered address and mailbox for custom signage.

East Hall Library is set to open 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.

22 at the East Hall Community Center on P Davison Road in Gainesville — visitors can access a range of library resources and community services.

Lanier Technical College opened a new artificial intelligence and robotics studio at its Gainesville campus to train students for careers in automated manufacturing.

The program will equip students with modern skills for automated production.

The drought is easing statewide — although parts of Hall County remain dry.

Torrential rains in Gainesville last week raised Lake Lanier’s level to 1066.5, aided by runoff from the Chattahoochee and Chestatee rivers.

Aetna and Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Health System signed a multi-year agreement to offer Aetna members in-network access across the system (announced on Thursday, Jan.

8 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Green Tower).

Buford planning documents show a proposal to build 378,125 sqft of warehouses on the Buford Corn Maze property in South Hall (a popular farm-based attraction).

The project is under review and could change the local landscape.

Defending Class 6A champion Buford — ranked by ESPN as the nation’s top prep team — will host Gainesville in Buford for their first meeting in 12 years in a nationally televised game, with kickoff at 5:00 p.m. on August 22 on ESPN.

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.