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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 82-year-old John Siegel paints rocking chairs for north Georgia charities — he began painting for fun with his grandchildren and has donated over 1000 chairs to children in need. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ German Madrigal, a Mexican national, was sentenced on July 29 to 18 months in federal prison for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on a passport application filed at a Gainesville post office—he must also serve 3 years of supervised release after a two-day jury trial. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Georgia authorities are investigating an alleged cryptocurrency scheme involving XUSD coins that defrauded at least 88 victims from Georgia and other states—investigators arrested a key figure in Florida and a suspect in Texas while urging others to contact them with details of any coin purchases. FOX 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chattahoochee Golf Club in Gainesville will close from April through September 2026 for renovations—modernizing irrigation, bunkers and fairways—to boost playability and prepare for tournaments. City officials said the driving range, clubhouse and grill will remain open during the work. AccessWDUN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia Health System was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek after surveys and data showed a strong work culture across its hospitals and clinics. The awards—America’s Greatest Workplaces in Georgia, Healthcare, for Women and for Diversity—highlight the system’s commitment to a positive workplace for its 11,000-plus employees. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ First Baptist Church pastor Jeremy Shoulta announced Tuesday he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer — doctors are still trying to confirm whether it is leukemia or lymphoma. The Gainesville Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new 266-unit modern farmhouse-style apartment complex is proposed off Friendship Road in South Hall—planning documents show the design and future development plans. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
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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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