Good morning, Gainesville.

Residents in Flowery Branch oppose Epic Group's planned gas station in the Four Seasons on Lanier neighborhood due to heavy traffic concerns and risks to local parks—city planners have urged council members to vote against the project while another station is under construction across the road.

Hall County Sheriff's Office arrested Jose Alfredo Silva Osegueda, 29, on Aug.

30 at his Columns Drive residence after he kidnapped and aggravated assaulted a 32-year-old woman at an East Main Street home in Gainesville—she suffered bruises and a cut while trying to escape following a heated argument.

A 17-year-old, Carina Martin, was arrested in mid-August after sending text messages that threatened to murder an entire family at a Clermont home—she was later released on bond after deputies verified the texts.

The University of North Georgia received a $2,000 grant from the Wish You Well Foundation to launch a literacy program for Hall County parents to improve their English by reading to their children.

The program will serve 15 families with sessions held every Thursday from Sept. 18 to Nov. 6 at the Gainesville campus (students may also serve as tutors).

The City of Gainesville is offering a homebuyer education workshop taught by HUD-certified counselors that meets federally funded program requirements such as those for the Summit Street Cottages.

Registration ended Thursday — the workshop will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Gainesville Hall County Senior Life Center.

On Sept. 3, 2025, Dr. Neal Lin from the University of North Georgia briefed at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce in Gainesville on high thyroid cancer rates in Northeast Georgia — UNG will study the issue to find its causes.

A 14,000-square-foot medical office building is proposed at the Hall-Gwinnett County line near Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton—if approved, it will offer additional health services to the local community.

Several local football matchups are set for tonight as Buford hosts Roswell at Phillip Beard Stadium—East Forsyth faces Chestatee at the Lynn Cottrell Complex in Gainesville while Hart County plays Flowery Branch and North Hall meets East Hall in Valhalla, with teams looking to improve their playoff positions. The games promise key insights into each team’s progress as week 4 unfolds.

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.

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.

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.

Sammy Kershaw Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check venue for pricing — Enjoy an evening with iconic country artist Sammy Kershaw and his timeless hits.

Paint By Numbers Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Downtown — $9.74 — Create beautiful flower vase designs in a fun, guided setting.

Power of the Purse Fashion Show Fundraiser

5-8 p.m. — Ramsey Conference Center — Support WomenSource — Celebrate mentorship and community impact through fashion and storytelling.

Terri Clark Concert

7-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check for ticket prices — Experience the unforgettable legacy of a Canadian country music icon.

Sara Evans Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night with multi-platinum country star Sara Evans performing her top hits.

Latino Fest Gainesville

3-9 p.m. — Midland Greenway — Free entry — Celebrate Latin American culture with live music, delicious food, and vibrant performances.

GRITS 2025 — GeorgiaFIRST Robotics

5 PM – 5 PM — Riverside Preparatory Academy — Registration required — Compete in the exciting off-season robotics tournament and showcase.