Gainesville
Morning News
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunkin’ will soon open its new store in South Hall off Spout Springs Road in Braselton—bringing a popular coffee option to local mornings. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A high-speed chase on Aug.6 ended when a stolen truck crashed on Candler Road, killing Agustin Rivera and throwing a dog from its bed—Davis, 35 from Jefferson, was tasered and arrested on charges including murder, vehicular homicide, DUI, theft and marijuana possession. AccessWDUN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Schools’ head of human resources, Brad Brown, was honored with a state award for his leadership and service in education — recognition of his contributions to the school system. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Administrator Zach Propes explained on Mornings on Maine Street that the county’s one percent SPLOST funds major road projects like Spout Springs Phase II widening, judicial expansion, and a new 200-acre park — voters will decide its future on the November ballot. AccessWDUN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At the Sept. 15 meeting, the Hall County Planning Commission will review a plan to rezone 251 acres at the intersection of Simpson Road and Greenway Road for a nearly 400-home development of 394 housing units. The meeting will also consider a request to develop a convenience store on 4.4 acres at Plainview Road and Thurman Tanner Parkway. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia High School Football Daily compared northeast area football winners since 2000 and showed Buford leads with 331 wins—Gainesville ranks third with 219 wins overall and 44 wins this decade as local teams improve their records. AccessWDUN
-
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.
-
Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience the thrill and wonder of the circus right in Gainesville.
-
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.
-
Circus Delman Performance
1:30 – 3:00 PM — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance for the whole family.
-
2025 Georgia Downtown Conference
All-day event — Main Street Gainesville — Registration required — Engage with community leaders at the annual Georgia Downtown Conference.
-
Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets start at $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus event in Gainesville.
-
Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus show featuring the talented Circus Delman.
-
Circus Delman
4:30-6 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience the excitement of Circus Delman in Gainesville, GA.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
About Gainesville Morning News
Welcome to the Gainesville Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Gainesville, Georgia community. If you like the Gainesville Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Gainesville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Gainesville and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Gainesville Morning News
A free Gainesville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gainesvillemorningnews.com/sitemap