Gainesville
Morning News
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A company that makes Asian sauces has announced a plan to build a $70 million plant at Gainesville 85 Business Park on Fulenwider Road which will serve as its U.S manufacturing home. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Deals Outlet opened August 14 at Washington Square shopping center at the site of the former Bargain Hunt—drawing big crowds and selling closeouts, returns and overstocks to make room for new items each week. The Gainesville Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Georgia Department of Labor said that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.4% in July, which is 0.1% lower than June and 0.8% below the national rate of 4.2%—jobs dropped to just under five million at 4,995,500. The health care and social assistance sector set a record high of 625,500 jobs as some sectors gained while others lost jobs. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Senate Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism held its first meeting at The Boathouse at Lake Lanier on August 14th, 2025—over 100 guests heard speakers discuss tourism budgets, strategies, and local partnerships. State Sen. Drew Echols led the session to set the stage for future tourism improvements in the state. AccessWDUN
- ➤ On August 14, Israeli Consul General Eitan Weiss visited attorney Joseph Summer’s memorial near the Midland Greenway (corner of Grove and Parker) which honors hostages taken by Hamas on October 7. Summer, who moved the memorial from Bradford Street in July (after earlier vandalism), said the visit shows the bond between the U.S. and Israel. AccessWDUN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NGMC Gainesville was named the No. 1 hospital north of Atlanta and the No. 3 overall in the state—based on a U.S. News and World Report ranking announced by Northeast Georgia Health System on August 14. The hospital credited its staff and volunteers for earning the honor. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football season in northeast Georgia kicked off with 16 games—one key event was the Milton at Buford matchup on Aug. 14th at Phillip Beard Stadium. Today, local fans can watch the Marietta at Gainesville game as teams look to start their season strong. AccessWDUN
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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