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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired Gainesville police K9 Rex died this week at 11 years old. He spent his later years with his handler — his best friend — and family, while the department asked for thoughts and prayers. FOX 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four women, ages 25—31, remain in jail on prostitution charges with an immigration hold after being booked around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and law enforcement will provide more details on Monday. 97.5 Glory
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia pitmaster and restaurant owner Kyle Bryner won Food Network’s BBQ Brawl by impressing judges with his 'Ode to Appalachia' menu featuring chicken-fried ribs, a sausage trio, beef cheeks, pimento cheese grits and sweet potato crunch—his team switch early in the season helped his win—bringing national attention to his innovative Appalachian barbecue style. 97.5 Glory
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local agencies will team up for a free pond health workshop at Elachee Nature Center on Sept. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—registration is required by Sept. 17 for homeowners, property owners, and those interested in fish health, weed control, and pond designs. The event is sponsored by the Chestatee-Chattahoochee RC&D council. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hall County Tax Assessor’s Office said they will mail 2025 Notices of Assessments on Tuesday, August 5 to property owners, and anyone not receiving their notice soon should call the office or check the website. Property owners have 45 days from the notice date to file an appeal or apply for homestead exemptions + they must meet all required qualifications. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
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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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