Good morning, Gainesville.

Hall County Sheriff's Office honors former patrol deputy Betty Jean Uriegas (who carried the Paralympic torch in 1996) after she died this past weekend at 66, nearly 32 years after surviving a duty crash.

Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Memorial Park South Chapel.

Gainesville Parks and Recreation will return goats to Wilshire Trails Park on August 21 to clear invasive vegetation such as kudzu and ivy — visitors should watch from a safe distance and follow posted guidelines.

Achieve shares five back-to-school money-saving tips for families in Gainesville, suggesting ways like trading in old tech, renting graphing calculators, shopping used clothes, and using cash back apps for supplies.

The advice helps local residents plan ahead—savings extend from tech to snacks and clothing.

Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy placed fifth at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals this summer (the competition was held at Iowa State University), according to a press release from the school system.

Steve Gailey and incoming Hall County Commissioner Tyler Crawford discussed impact fee changes on Aug.

10 on 97.5 Glory FM in Hall County. Their talk provided local insight into how the fees might affect county services + future planning.

Assistant dean Heather Ross of Brenau University has been elected president of the American Council of Physical Therapy Education, serving since 2015.

Meanwhile, former mayor Edward Asbridge and Charles Thompson qualified on Monday for Flowery Branch's special City Council election on Nov. 3 (qualifying open through Wednesday).

National Dog Day on Aug.

26 highlights dog adoption and shelter support in Gainesville, focusing on large dogs that stay longer in shelters. Residents are encouraged to celebrate with special treats, extra walks, or by donating needed items to local shelters (or volunteering) to help secure homes for these dogs.

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.