Gainesville
Morning News
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The daughters of late Gainesville philanthropist Peggy Walters reached a settlement with eight local charities after a nearly two-year legal battle over their mother's will — the will had allocated 40% of her estate to the charities. The agreement resolves the dispute and determines how much each charity will receive. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ The City of Gainesville is launching its first Gainesville Chicken Festival Sticker Design Contest to celebrate 20 years of the festival — the contest is free and open to all Gainesville-Hall County residents who submit artwork in any medium. Entries must include the artist's full name, age and contact info and be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 for judging before the festival on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monday night, the Gainesville City Schools Board of Education held its first hearing for its tentative FY2026 budget that predicts just over $110 million in expenditures and a rollback millage rate of 6.092 mills. Superintendent Jeremy Williams explained rising costs from state mandates will require using about half a million dollars from reserves and said a second hearing will be held on August 18 at 5 p.m. — the district plans to stay financially stable. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Students returned for their first day at Calhoun City Schools, Gainesville City Schools, Social Circle City Schools, Forsyth County Schools & Haralson County Schools on Tuesday while Forsyth County began enforcing a cellphone ban for elementary and middle school students during class and allowed high school students phone use only at lunch. WSB-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Lanier has been named one of the top 10 fishing spots nationwide for Labor Day weekend—anglers will have the chance to catch striped and spotted bass along with largemouth and crappie while enjoying its vast shorelines and warm weather. Local fishermen are expected to book trips as the holiday weekend approaches. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 13 local softball teams were scheduled to play amid a forecast for heavy rain. Cherokee Bluff planned its season debut at home against Commerce—Banks County, Dawson County and Jefferson also started their seasons strongly. AccessWDUN
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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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