Gainesville
Morning News
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lakeview Academy unveiled its new Beverly Fine Arts Center on Monday ahead of classes, building a 10,000-square-foot facility for K-12 fine arts programs — the $7 million center was funded through its Imagine Campaign. Head of School John Simpson said the school is renovating a former fine arts space into a state-of-the-art robotics center to open by October 1. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Hall County Schools adopted a new exam exemption policy that allows high schoolers to skip final exams to boost attendance. The change was approved on (Feb. 26) and is expected to increase student participation. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Brenau University is preparing for increased traffic as fall classes begin next Monday—move-in days are set with new students arriving today and Thursday, and returning students moving in on Saturday. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three high school football programs in Hall earned Week 1 rankings for 2025 while Gainesville’s quarterback Xavier Griffin was named to the AJC Super 11— marking a strong start to the season. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Three high school football games will open the season, including the Marietta at Gainesville match at City Park scheduled for Friday. Junior quarterback Kharim Hughley is trending toward a breakout season—local fans expect the Big Red to repeat last season's rout. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Cherokee Bluff is aiming to maintain its success in the upcoming high school football season as local teams prepare for more challenges. The print preview magazine featuring all 11 programs in Hall County will appear on Aug. 20—providing key insights for fans. The Gainesville Times
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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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