Gainesville
Morning News
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, Gainesville Fire Department responded to a fire at Carrington Park apartments and rescued one person from a smoke-filled second-floor unit who was taken to a medical center for treatment. 97.5 Glory
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On August 6th, Northeast Georgia Health System saw its credit rating upgraded by Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings — according to a press release issued then. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the State Board of Education voted to distribute $145.5 million in federal funds to Georgia school districts—allocating $991,326 to Gainesville City School System and $2.5 million to Hall County School District—to provide timely support for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Woods and the board acted quickly to approve all Title I through Title IV grants without any further delay. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Lanier Technical College, Athens Technical College and North Georgia Technical College became part of a transfer agreement with Western Governors University—an online university based in Utah—on August 6. The agreement between the Community Colleges of Appalachia and Western Governors University gives graduates, staff and faculty flexible pathways to earn online degrees and apply for up to $3,000 in scholarships—supporting continued education—without leaving local communities. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school cross country officials have released the preseason All-County teams for boys and girls in Hall County for 2025—local athletes were selected as top contenders for the upcoming season. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Hall football coaches met at the Kiwanis Club at First Baptist Church on Aug 5 to discuss season plans—most programs will start on Aug 15. The Gainesville Times
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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 starting at $53 — Experience the excitement and wonder of Circus Delman live in Gainesville, GA.
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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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