Good morning, Gainesville.

Great American Cookies closed its store at Lakeshore Mall in Gainesville.

The shuttered shop leaves an empty space where one of the mall’s favorite treat spots once served the community.

Hall County’s newest Kroger Marketplace will open off Mundy Mill Road in South Hall — it is set to offer a fresh shopping option for local residents.

GTA announced its upcoming season 'Dream Boldly' for 2026-27 featuring four literary productions: James and the Giant Peach, The Heart of Robin Hood, Pride & Prejudice and Alice by Heart.

The shows will present fresh interpretations at local theaters later this season.

Families across Hall County are preparing for the new school year by buying supplies and setting routines; columnist Gwen Hawn explains that daily attendance (a practice essential to learning) is one of the strongest predictors of student success.

The Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network held a groundbreaking Monday for the Abit Massey/Bob Lathem Poultry Instructional Center on Abit Massey Way just off Georgia 365 to expand education, training + research for the state’s poultry industry.

Registration is open for the 38th annual Shore Sweep cleanup organized by the Lake Lanier Association.

The event will take place Sept. 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 15 cleanup sites around Lake Lanier, including Gainesville Marina.

Fuji Hibachi Express, located at 229 E E Butler Parkway, failed its routine health inspection, scoring 62 (out of 100) today.

Three Gainesville High players earned preseason All-State honors for football and will help lead the team as it prepares for the season opener on Aug.

22 against Buford. The recognition boosts school spirit ahead of the game.

North Hall’s Lady Trojans scored 11 runs in the first inning+dominating Union County in a high school softball game, setting an early pace for the contest.

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.