Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of August.
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💼 Business
Gainesville-based Rushton Wealth Management has named longtime resident Elisabeth Baldwin as its new managing partner; she has supported local nonprofits including WomenSource and United Way to strengthen community ties.
AAA said crude oil prices dropped to $70 per barrel, lowering Gainesville gas prices to $3.79 per gallon today (down from $3.90 last week).
The statewide average is now $3.76, compared to $4.01 nationally, as optimism grows that the Strait of Hormuz will resume normal operations.
🎓 Education
Brenau University expects extra traffic later this week as the fall semester move-in begins.
New students check in Wednesday (3:00-6:00) and Thursday (9:00-noon) while returning students check in Saturday (9:00-1:00).
🏛️ Government
Drivers in Gainesville report that they are not receiving enough warning when passing speed camera zones; local reports note that some municipalities are using the cameras to enforce the regular speed limit + not the reduced school limit.
Officials have yet to provide new signage protocols.
🏈 Sports
Gainesville's Kharim Hughley is a top prep football prospect featured in the Elite 11 series, which spotlights the best talent from Hall County schools.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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The Brook and The Bluff Concert
8-10 p.m. — Smithgall Arts Center — $35 individual, $40 table of eight — Experience the captivating sounds of The Brook & The Bluff as they promote their new album.
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