Gainesville
Morning News
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville firefighters rescued an unconscious man from a burning apartment on Aug. 5th using quick instincts in thick, suffocating smoke—Captain Jordan Green and firefighter Trent Hunt acted to secure his safety. The Gainesville Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owens Management Group's Holly and Robb Owens renovated the old Paul Smith Cleaners building on Bradford Street in Gainesville as the awning and faded brick facade were removed — the three-story structure was converted into offices. The Gainesville Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Quinlan Visual Arts Center will open its fall exhibition this week featuring three solo shows and a group exhibition from the Georgia Art League Association—Brunswick artist Ester Deen is among the featured artists—drawing art lovers to see local works. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduate Ethan Odom of Lanier Technical College was named one of the nation’s top automotive technicians after ranking 45th of 2,570 at a Las Vegas GM event—an honor that reflects his hard work and skill. He built his expertise at a Walmart oil change center before advancing at Chevrolet shops. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia's new Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism is chaired by Sen. Drew Echols (R-Gainesville) and was formed after Senate Resolution 323 passed in April. The committee will hold its first meeting on Thursday at 9 a.m. at The Boathouse at Lake Lanier (3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Building 1) to engage community input and hear from industry leaders. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football season in northeast Georgia is underway as 26 area teams begin their push for a state title with games scheduled this week. Buford will start its campaign on Thursday in the new Phillip Beard Stadium against defending Class 5A state champion Milton—fifteen more games are planned for Friday. 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 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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