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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A 119-acre site on O’Kelly Road in southern Hall County is proposed for a $1.2 billion data center with 900,000 square feet — the Hall County Planning Commission will review a rezoning request on Sept. 2.  97.5 Glory

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Developers from Project Turbo proposed a 119-acre data center on O’Kelly Road that would create 900,000 square feet of building space. If approved, the project is expected to be worth $1.2 billion and yield $25 million in tax revenue annually — county commissioners will discuss it at a Sept. 15 planning meeting.  WSB-TV

SPORTS NEWS

  • Tuesday, August 26 saw Cherokee Bluff — the state runner-up in 2024 — meet undefeated Jefferson for a share of first place in Region 8-3A. North Hall faced Lumpkin County in a contest for first place in Region 6-3A.  AccessWDUN
  • North Hall's boys and girls cross country teams finished fourth overall at the Pickens Preview in Jasper — they competed against a large field of runners.  The Gainesville Times
  • Flowery Branch's senior Griffin Harper ran for 200 yards and scored four touchdowns—helping the Falcons secure a 31-28 win over Habersham Central on Friday in Mount Airy.  The Gainesville Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Circus Delman

    7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeshore Mall — Tickets from $90 — Experience an unforgettable circus show featuring the talented Circus Delman.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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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.

    Sun, 8/31/25

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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.

    Mon, 9/1/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • HOT RAM Live Concert

    8 PM – 2 AM — Blackstrap Rock Hall — Tickets available — Experience the heavy sounds of Atlanta's HOT RAM as they rock the night away.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • Lee Greenwood Concert

    5-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of Lee Greenwood, an icon in country music with chart-topping hits.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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