Gainesville
Morning News
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Gainesville hosts Radio 80’s Band performing at Boot Barn Hall at 7:30 p.m. — a highlight in a busy weekend that saw Food Truck Friday wrap up its season yesterday at Lake Lanier Olympic Park and features additional concerts, movies and theater in nearby areas. AccessWDUN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Tesla driver from Gainesville left his travel lane before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at a convenience store on Falcon Parkway and Martin Road in Flowery Branch—striking several parked vehicles and an awning—and was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center with serious injuries. 97.5 Glory
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An employee of a Gainesville dental office—Felicia Waycaster—was arrested for allegedly stealing almost $30,000 by manipulating accounts between January 1 and June 11 and she posted a $22,200 bond Tuesday. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brenau University is busy as first-year students moved into Crudup, Van Hoose, Yonah, Virginia, West and Skleder halls on Wednesday and Thursday while student leaders moved in over the weekend and returning students move in today—classes begin Monday and Welcome Week events will follow. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hall County Board of Commissioners approved a $3 million purchase of 1.6 acres at Browns Bridge Road and Florence Drive to expand the Government Center campus. The county will use the property as temporary space for remodeling, storage, and its future elections center. AccessWDUN
- ➤ The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the FY2026 bill that includes $395-million for the senior community service employment program—down $10-million from FY2025—even as frozen funds left low-income seniors facing homelessness, with one Hall County senior now living in a tent. The House Appropriations Committee will review the funding soon, and officials say the program is a vital support for seniors. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville beat Marietta 26—7 on Friday after the weather cleared up, with Kharim Hughley and Nigel Newkirk scoring key touchdowns. The team will host Moody on Thursday, August 21 as it continues its season. 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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