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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An HCSO investigator met with seniors at Central Baptist Church last week to discuss scams that target older people. Sgt. Jeremy Grindle shared tips on how to avoid giving money or personal information to strangers + urged caution against fraud. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices dropped slightly last week as Hall County averaged $2.88 per gallon while the statewide and national averages fell to $2.90 and $3.13 respectively, according to AAA. Crude oil prices stayed in the mid $60s per barrel with abundant supply plus OPEC+ set to boost production next month. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lanier Technical College graduate Ethan Odom was named one of the top 50 Technicians in the United States for 2024 by General Motors in Las Vegas on August 10 and received the 45th ranking among 2,570 candidates. He began his career at a Walmart oil change center and later advanced to work as an automotive technician at Andean and John Megel Chevrolet. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Local colleges University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College, and Georgia Gwinnett College start classes today, while Piedmont University will begin on Aug. 13. Brenau University will open on Aug. 18 and North Georgia Tech on Aug. 20 — these dates mark the upcoming start of the Fall Semester across the region. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Government released the 2025 Spring/Summer edition of the Hall County Magazine, which is available digitally on the county website, and printed copies will be available in the coming weeks at locations in Gainesville and Flowery Branch — including the Hall County Government Center and local libraries. 97.5 Glory
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News evaluated 171 hospitals in Georgia — Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville aced all 22 adult procedures and conditions, topping one category. It is rated third among hospitals in the state behind Atlanta’s Emory University Hospital and Emory St. Joseph’s. 97.5 Glory
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In July, Gainesville issued 168 building permits planned for $10.9 million in new construction and remodeling—this includes 31 single-family homes costing $6.5 million and $430,000 for additions. The city also issued 84 commercial permits valued at $3.5 million—one project for $100,000 and repair projects worth $2 million—with 45 projects still in progress. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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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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