Gainesville
Morning News
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville will host its first Green Street Santa Sprint on December 7 during the Christmas on Green Street celebration—runners will wear green Santa suits and complete a one-mile route as thousands watch. Registration is now open for this festive event. 97.5 Glory
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families in Gainesville will join a special event celebrating Hispanic Heritage today—A Family 2 Family Special will feature cultural traditions and community stories. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville announced today the summer Honor Roll and President’s List students who earned GPAs of 3.5 or 4.0 while taking at least 12 credit hours; the list includes full-time students from various counties—such as Gainesville—who met the strict academic criteria. This announcement highlights the college's commitment to academic excellence in its summer semester. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden reported that a random audit begun in January flagged 351 school tax exemptions given with outdated records, costing about $2.3 million in tax revenue—officials plan to review reassessment procedures to recover roughly $1.4 million in back taxes. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia Health System recently honored 183 volunteers at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at Braselton Civic Center — the event recognized more than 115,000 service hours over the past 12 months. Donna Hill received the Joan Kosmala Volunteer of the Year Award for 15 years and 2,600 hours of service while Linda Miller and Susan Wentz were also recognized for their dedication. 97.5 Glory
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A proposal to build a 900,000-square-foot data center in Hall County was delayed after residents and planning officials voiced concerns about its impact on local power and water supplies. The vote is set for Oct. 6 and some officials want a longer delay—seeking more answers on how the project will affect local resources. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Grading is underway at Avilla Friendship Trails in South Hall as developers prepare for a 129-home rental community—construction will continue as plans progress. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Local neighbors in Gainesville are voicing concerns about a planned townhome development that they say could change the character of their community—residents are urging developers to provide more details about the project. WSB-TV
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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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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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