Good morning, Gainesville.

The Hall County Animal Shelter is running out of space for cats and large dogs as 75 animals have been taken in this week.

The shelter urges adopters, fosters & rescue groups to help as only nine have been adopted and ten dogs still need homes, with adoptions offered Tuesday through Saturday 9:00-4:00.

Nine nonprofits serving Hall County will share $181,000 in grants from the Jackson EMC Foundation to fund local programs, including support for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier.

Alumni funded new furniture for the lounge in Crudup and Van Hoose halls at Brenau University this summer, adding couches, tables, and a smart television to support study and community.

The upgrade will help students adjust to college life.

Hall County officials celebrated the grand opening of the new East Hall Library on Saturday, Aug.

22. Library staff also shared a sneak peek of the facility on Facebook on Friday.

Cherokee Bluff lost its high school football opener to East Forsyth on (Aug.

21) in Gainesville. The game featured strong play from players including Jackson Pirkle and set a competitive tone for the season.

Flowery Branch high school football saw senior Tyler Robinson record 226 receiving yards and four touchdown catches from Rex Greene on Aug.

21 — the team lost 46-27 to Cass.

Former NFL player Tae Crowder from Georgia lost $500,000 by investing in a scheme that promised $900,000 by December last year; he filed a police report in Pennsylvania (the accused has since died) and now seeks help to recover his savings through a GoFundMe page.

North Hall's girls cross country team finished second at the Pickens Preview on Aug.

22 in Jasper, with junior runner Summer Muxlow leading the team’s strong performance.

The second-ranked Gainesville football team lost its showcase opener to top-ranked Buford on Aug.

22 at Phillip Beard Stadium in Buford; a big third-quarter surge by Buford determined the outcome.

West Hall lost its opener to Chattahoochee on Aug.

21 in Oakwood. Ben Phelps rushed for 149 yards, but the Spartans still fell short as West Hall's E.J. Radich (17) navigated tough defenses.