Gainesville
Morning News
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. AccessWDUN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. 97.5 Glory
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. 97.5 Glory
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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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Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience the thrill and wonder of the circus right in Gainesville.
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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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Circus Delman Performance
1:30 – 3:00 PM — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance for the whole family.
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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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Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets start at $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus event in Gainesville.
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Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus show featuring the talented Circus Delman.
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Circus Delman
4:30-6 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience the excitement of Circus Delman in Gainesville, GA.
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A1A - Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost TBA — Celebrate the life and music of Jimmy Buffett with the official tribute band.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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