Gainesville
Morning News
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Parks and Recreation Foundation has been named a finalist for the Levitt Music Series Grant that will offer up to $40,000 a year over three years to support free concerts in public spaces. Public voting to choose the grant recipient ends September 15—ensuring community input in the selection process. AccessWDUN
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Four tickets for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing will pay $100,000 each after being sold in Georgia—one sold at the Shell Food Mart in Flowery Branch and another purchased online by a Gainesville resident. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ David Bach, a newly-graduated state trooper from Barrow County, was assigned to the Gainesville post after finishing 34 weeks of training at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center — he now serves with the Georgia State Patrol. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Today at 3:00, the Hall County Commission meets at the government center to review rezoning applications for two industrial sites and two subdivisions—county planning staff recommended denying a rezoning for an industrial park in the 5400 block of Winder Highway and approved applications for a 700-unit housing development and a 323-unit mixed residential project. 97.5 Glory
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Latino Fest Gainesville
3-9 p.m. — Midland Greenway — Free entry — Celebrate Latin American culture with live music, delicious food, and vibrant performances.
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GRITS 2025 — GeorgiaFIRST Robotics
5 PM – 5 PM — Riverside Preparatory Academy — Registration required — Compete in the exciting off-season robotics tournament and showcase.
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Larry Fleet Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Tennessee-born troubadour Larry Fleet inspired by legendary artists.
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