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Monday, September 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews from Hall County Fire Rescue responded around 4 a.m. Sunday to a small house fire on Smallwood Road in south Gainesville and quickly confined the flames to an attic with no injuries while the Fire Marshal’s Office continues its investigation. AccessWDUN
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Doug Ivester of Gainesville won the Premier New Development Award at the Georgia Downtown Association Conference last week for the Gainesville Renaissance project— a building that completed the fourth side of the historic square and spurred hundreds of millions in downtown investment. City officials say the project blends homes and shops to bring new energy and growth to downtown. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Georgia Technical College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 29 to reopen Purcell Hall as the home of its Electrical Systems program. The $4.75 million renovations, funded by state appropriations — provide hands-on training for high-demand electrical careers — continue Purcell Hall's legacy. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Gainesville canceled the general election on November 4 — all unopposed candidates will be certified as elected by the election superintendent. A special election for City Council Ward 2 and Board of Education District 2 seats will proceed as scheduled. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jim Foote won the City Senior Championship at Chattahoochee Golf Course over the weekend with rounds of 74 and 72—he beat Jeff Sanford by six strokes—and Ron House won the Super Senior title while Askew claimed the First Flight win. AccessWDUN
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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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