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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brookton Catfish School, a family-run seafood restaurant that began in 1981 in a converted schoolhouse in Brookton, will open a new location in Gainesville later this summer. A local family shared details of a fatal crash that claimed a loved one — and news of a discount store opening was also reported. The Gainesville Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people who were reported missing after tubing on the Chattahoochee River between Highway 115 East and Duncan Bridge Road were found safe Saturday night at a residence in Cleveland—White County Public Safety said personal belongings found along the river helped guide search efforts by several agencies. AccessWDUN
- ➤ On Saturday, two individuals went missing while tubing on the Chattahoochee River between Highway 115 East and Duncan Bridge Road, sparking a coordinated search by multiple emergency agencies and local guides—by 9:14 p.m. they were confirmed safe at a residence in Cleveland. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Gainesville increased a penny last week to $2.90 for regular gas, while the statewide average rose to $2.91 and the national price held at $3.13. AAA said storms during peak hurricane season may affect fuel supply—prices are not expected to change drastically. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Agriculture reported a spike in door-to-door solicitations from unlicensed pest control providers, noting 175 violations this year. Residents are urged to verify that any operator has a valid license — required by state law — before hiring to ensure safety. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ The Hall County Board Commissioners denied Cook Communities’ rezoning request for a residential development on Yellow Creek Road during the Aug. 14 meeting—local residents opposed the plan citing concerns over a nearby wetland and increased traffic. Cook Communities had reduced the project from 253 to 191 lots and proposed preserving much of the property via a land trust. AccessWDUN
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