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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement officers took children shopping for school supplies at Target & Dick’s Sporting Goods during the annual Cops & Kids Go Back to School event sponsored by Gainesville/Hall County FOP Lodge 41, and officers from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Gainesville Police Department, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources escorted the kids as they selected needed items. 97.5 Glory
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ All lanes of I-985 northbound were closed early Sunday morning after a tractor trailer accident near the Wade Orr Bridge in Hall County—social media from the sheriff's office indicated southbound lanes also closed while emergency crews responded—and the road reopened just before 5:40 a.m. AccessWDUN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Gainesville have changed little over the past week as AAA reports that the average price fell a penny to $2.90 today (the statewide rate remains at $2.91 and the national average is $3.15). The last time summer gas prices were this low was in July 2021. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville City School System has a new bag rule for school events starting Tuesday that bans backpacks, purses, laptop bags and more while allowing only (clear, diaper, camera, and small clutch) bags. The policy will cover events such as the softball opener at Gainesville High School and the football scrimmage at City Park. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Jackson EMC is now accepting applications for its Bright Ideas grant program which awards up to $2,000 to state-certified teachers of grades 6-8—applications must be submitted by Sept. 8. The program is designed to support innovative classroom projects that engage students. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Andrew Clyde secured key provisions in the FY26 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill approved on July 17—stopping the USACE from renaming civil works projects—and allowing local partners to use collected user fees across multiple recreation sites to help safeguard Lake Lanier for Northeast Georgians. 97.5 Glory
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new study by georgiapolicy.org shows that ten Georgia counties are facing a housing shortage (including Hall and Forsyth counties) as demand grows faster than home building. The report reveals that Metro Atlanta counties have the largest gap between available homes and population growth. 97.5 Glory
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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