Good morning, Gainesville.

Gary Bagwell, a retired educator and music enthusiast from Oakwood, died at his home after an extended illness; a celebration of life will be held at Flat Creek Baptist Church on Oct.

4 at 2:00 p.m.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced Tuesday that the Georgia Farm to Food Bank Program awarded eight regional food banks a total of $825,000, giving $100,000 to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia that serves Banks, Barrow, Habersham, Jackson & White counties.

The funding helps provide fresh produce & protein to more than 430,000 people.

The only Papa’s Pizza to Go in Gainesville on Dawsonville Highway closed after new management declined to pay employees properly — the business thanked loyal customers for their support and noted the chain still has 12 locations in Georgia.

This closure marks a change in the local dining scene.

Some 60 area companies will participate in a free job fair on Sept.

12 at the Gainesville Civic Center (830 Green St.), where job seekers can connect with local employers.

University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon is a finalist to lead University of North Florida and his selection would end his three-year tenure; the decision is pending (details are still being reviewed).