Good morning, Gainesville.

After legal disputes over the estate of local philanthropist Peggy E.

Walters, the Walters family reached a final settlement on August 4 that upholds her 2021 will and names her daughters as executors. They will distribute over $4.5 million to eight local charities — fulfilling her wishes and preserving the legacy in our community.

Oakwood Walmart employees Nakiya Denise Galbreath and Theresa Joan Levine admitted they stole nearly $1,260 in goods by pushing a cart of unpaid items outside the store on July 29th and July 28th — the two separate thefts led to their arrest and transfer to Hall County Jail — in separate incidents.

The City of Gainesville will hold a free freshwater monitoring workshop at Linwood Nature Preserve on Aug.

23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will learn to measure water quality—temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and conductivity—and must preregister by 5 p.m. Aug. 21.

Gainesville Police Department recently enhanced community engagement with new E-Bikes provided by Recon Power Bikes in partnership with the Gainesville Police Foundation—these bikes feature emergency lights and sirens to improve patrol efficiency in congested and off-road areas.

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.

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.

Circus Delman

7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience the thrill and wonder of the circus right in Gainesville.

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.

Circus Delman Performance

1:30 – 3:00 PM — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance for the whole family.

2025 Georgia Downtown Conference

All-day event — Main Street Gainesville — Registration required — Engage with community leaders at the annual Georgia Downtown Conference.

Circus Delman

7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets start at $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus event in Gainesville.

Circus Delman

7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $53 — Experience the excitement and wonder of Circus Delman live in Gainesville, GA.

Circus Delman

7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus show featuring the talented Circus Delman.

Circus Delman

4:30-6 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience the excitement of Circus Delman in Gainesville, GA.