Gainesville
Morning News
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Friday morning, state patrol said Daniel Thomas Davis, 35, from Jefferson is facing murder and several other charges for leading a state trooper on a high-speed chase south of Gainesville on Wednesday night that resulted in the death of Agustin Rivera, 50. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ A Hoschton man, Charles Andrew Kucera (38), was arrested on Thursday after video evidence linked him to smashing the front door at the Joint Smoke Shop and Lounge on Winder Highway with over $700 in damage, and he remains in Hall County jail on a felony charge without bond. AccessWDUN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville has completed over 100 histotripsy procedures that use focused sound waves to break down liver tumor tissue non-invasively—making it the only hospital in the state to offer this advanced treatment. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Hall beat Flowery Branch 42-21 in a scrimmage game at Falcons Field on Thursday as both teams prepared for the season. North Hall returned 19 starters — showing strong performance — while Flowery Branch will open its season next week against Jackson County. AccessWDUN
- ➤ North Hall's Cole Cable had five catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns in a scrimmage against Flowery Branch (Aug. 7th), showing his explosive play that energized his team. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ On Thursday, Cherokee Bluff beat Peachtree Ridge 11-3 as Quinn Kiewert went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in the fifth inning and two doubles while teammates scored key runs. Cherokee Bluff will host Mill Creek on Wednesday—pitcher Davis earned the win by pitching four innings with four strikeouts. AccessWDUN
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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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