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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Labor Day Weekend in Northeast Georgia offers many events for families—Homer's festival runs through Sunday with rides, vendors and parades while Gainesville residents can enjoy a free movie night at Don Carter State Park on Sunday and a Jimmy Buffett tribute concert at Boot Barn Hall continuing today and tomorrow.  AccessWDUN

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Books-A-Million has moved from Lakeshore Mall to its new location in Village Shoppes of Gainesville + the store now displays rows of books where party supplies once filled the space.  The Gainesville Times

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • 23-year-old Mateo Sanabria announced his candidacy for Georgia’s House District 28 at a town hall event on Thursday night; he will fight for affordable housing and job opportunities in northeast Forsyth and western Hall counties — while rejecting donations from large companies. His campaign aims to bring change for young people amid rising rent costs and limited work options in the area.  AccessWDUN
  • The Hall County Commission voted 3-1 to impose a six-month moratorium on high-density developments—Commissioner Greg Poole proposed the pause in April and the measure follows a similar action in Forsyth County.  97.5 Glory
  • City officials will begin resurfacing a portion of South Enota Drive near the new traffic signal at South Enota and Downey Boulevard adjacent to the hospital starting Tuesday — the project will last four days, weather permitting — with milling and clean-up scheduled at night and resurfacing planned for the day.  97.5 Glory

HEALTH NEWS

  • At least 95 people have been sick with salmonella from eggs recalled by Country Eggs LLC since January, with 18 hospitalized in illnesses that have spread to 14 states. Georgia consumers should check their refrigerators for recalled eggs—those with code CA 7695 and sell-by dates of July 1 through Sept. 16—and discard them or return them for a refund.  97.5 Glory

SPORTS NEWS

  • On Friday, Gainesville beat Westlake 42 to 14 at City Park — Nigel Newkirk ran for 143 yards and two touchdowns while junior quarterback Kharim Hughley threw for 201 yards and four touchdowns, leading the team to 430 total offensive yards.  AccessWDUN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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