Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville is filming a promotional video downtown today at locations such as the square, Roosevelt Square, and the pedestrian bridge (city staff and a film crew are working quickly to keep disruptions to a minimum).

Edmunds data shows Labor Day weekend offers big discounts on 2026 new cars, with choices like the Chrysler Pacifica (11.7% off) and Jeep Grand Cherokee (10.2% off) offering significant savings.

Local shoppers may look for similar deals at area dealerships as summer ends and new models await.

Wayne Capital opened the first of three industrial buildings Tuesday, Sept.

1 off Thurmon Tanner Parkway in Oakwood as part of a planned business center expansion.

After announcing plans to close, Look Around & Shop Thrift Store in Gainesville is getting a second chance as owner David Rodriguez decides to keep it open, reflecting a shift in business strategy.

The family of Laila Muhanna established a college fund at Brenau University to support Psychology students in pursuing mental health care and honor her legacy as a dedicated therapist.

Everett Ceasar Appiagyei-Savoy, a 16-year-old with a 3.9 GPA who overcame financial hardships (and moved frequently), graduated early from Hillcrest Collegiate E-Tech High School and will begin studies at Morehouse College this fall to pursue healthcare.

His mother plans to relocate to Atlanta to support him.

The US Drought Monitor reports that Hall County remains abnormally dry, with moderately dry conditions only in the northwest region bordering Habersham, White, Lumpkin and Dawson counties.

Drought is widespread across the state except in the southeast and along the Tennessee and Alabama borders (where conditions are drought free).

Gainesville High School’s placekicker is gaining national attention after USA TODAY featured him following praise from his father (his profile airs in Friday’s edition on 97.5 Glory FM).