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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hall County recorded a 3% unemployment rate in July—down from 3.2% a year ago—and its labor force dropped by 477 to 108,702. The county ended July with 107,900 jobs, which is 900 fewer than the previous month and 500 more than last year. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News and World Report released its rankings for the 2025 to 26 public high schools, showing how Gainesville and Hall County schools compare across Georgia and the nation—highlighting both strong programs and areas needing improvement. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senior Judge C. Andrew Fuller of Gainesville, who retired at the end of 2022, will temporarily help the Georgia Court of Appeals — the judges voted unanimously for his role. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Former council member Zack Thompson resigned in June to focus on his campaign; he remains the only qualifier and is the presumptive mayor for Gainesville in 2026. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Forsyth's Lady Raiders swept a doubleheader against South Forsyth on August 21 with wins of 9-2 and 11-9 — led by Addison Walker's complete game performance. Buford beat Mill Creek 10-0 and North Hall defeated Pickens 10-1 — with North Hall now tied with Lumpkin County ahead of a Tuesday matchup in Dahlonega. AccessWDUN
- ➤ High school football fans in Gainesville can watch five key Friday games—Buford at Benedictine, Jackson County at Jefferson, Wesleyan at North Hall, Dawson County at East Forsyth, and others—as local teams try hard with top players to start the season strong. AccessWDUN
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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 starting at $53 — Experience the excitement and wonder of Circus Delman live in Gainesville, GA.
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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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Circus Delman
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets starting at $53 — Experience the excitement of Circus Delman in Gainesville, GA.
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28th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Lake Lanier Olympic Park — Free entry — Experience thrilling dragon boat races and vibrant cultural festivities at this annual celebration.
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