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Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 66-year-old Gainesville man drowned in Lake Lanier after he did not return from his routine evening swim on Wednesday—officials said his body was found by an underwater drone near a private dock early Thursday morning with no foul play suspected. WSB-TV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Georgia Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant on August 28 to the Gainesville Police Department's Mental Health Clinician Program to support mental health services. Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish said the award—initiated by The Oak Society in 2024 with 25 founders—will boost resources for clinicians addressing mental health challenges. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Main Street Gainesville was named Downtown of the Year at the 2025 Georgia Downtown Conference on Aug. 27 after the Georgia Downtown Association recognized the city’s strong efforts in downtown revitalization and community collaboration. City Manager Bryan Lackey said that the award and plans to host the upcoming conference underscore Gainesville’s long-term strategy for a vibrant downtown—promising continued investment and engagement. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ City officials said the work on the Main Street Parking Deck's three elevators (which began April 14) finished ahead of schedule, and all are now fully working at (301 Main St. SW) with only one elevator off service at a time. The project kept the other two elevators operating during the upgrade. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Hall County Fire Rescue received a new 38-foot marine rescue boat that will replace its current vessel on Lake Lanier. The boat—built by Lake Assault in Superior, Wisconsin—features a 1500 gpm pump and twin Yamaha 450hp motors and is undergoing crew training for future operations. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Tyler Crawford, a Hall County shop owner, is running for the District 3 county commissioner seat after zoning delays—he attended a local elections luncheon at Sully's Steamers in Gainesville on August 26. The Gainesville Times
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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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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.
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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.
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