Good morning, Gainesville.

Earlier this year in downtown Gainesville, 35 congregants celebrated Shalom b’Harim Synagogue's 25th anniversary, recalling its founding in Spring 2000 in Dahlonega and its growth into a local hub for Shabbat and holiday services; founders and leaders emphasized the congregation’s role in strengthening Jewish heritage (a unifying force).

Drivers, crews and fans heading to Road Atlanta for the 10-hour Petit LeMans endurance race on Saturday might face traffic delays in Chestnut Mountain — local deputies have historically set up detours when crowds build after Wednesday.

Gas prices are a little lower across the board today in Gainesville as AAA reports the national average for regular dropped by one cent to $4.07 — locally, prices eased from $3.78 last Monday to $3.74.

Gainesville Water Resources employee Arliss Swanson won the William D.

Hatfield Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals today for managing wastewater treatment plants. Lumpkin County's Sam Zamarippa was reappointed to the Wine and Grape Commodity Commission for three years and runs Doghobble Vineyard in Dahlonega.

The CDC confirms a Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Mexico has spread to Georgia & other states, causing more than 11,000 cases, nearly 500 hospitalizations and two deaths nationwide.

Local residents should stay tuned for food safety updates.