Good morning, Gainesville.

Hall County Sheriff's Office holds a child car seat safety check Saturday 10:00–1:00 at Browns Bridge Road near the government center, and candidates for the 7th district debate Friday 6:30–8:00 at The Depot in Flowery Branch while a resident won $12,500 on the state lottery mobile app.

Unfiltered Beauty MedSpa in Gainesville was chosen as one of only two Georgia stops on a national facial tour (Sept.

15). The medspa owner said the selection was unexpected and puts local skincare in the spotlight.

Northeast Georgia Health System’s chief clinical officer has been named to a national Top 100 list that includes executives (Apple, JPMorgan and Harvard), recognizing his longstanding leadership in the industry.

Lake Lanier has been named the best lake in the country for fall colors by Boatbooker.

The study scored it 69.6 based on boat ramps, Atlanta access and recognizability, and peak foliage will occur on Oct. 8.

The Lula Planning Commission will review a rezoning request on Oct.

6 to allow a 147-home subdivision in Lula as Pacific Group seeks to convert 52 acres on Shockley Road from agricultural to planned residential development.

North Hall and Flowery Branch showcased high-powered offenses as both teams sought to boost momentum in the region schedule, with a photo showing Flowery Branch's Rex Greene in action against Monroe Area on Sept.

11 in Flowery Branch.

North Hall won its matches against Gilmer and Dawson County to remain first in 6-4A; they faced Dawson County on Sept.

15 in Gainesville and completed the sweep as part of their region play schedule.

Gainesville's Wake Forest-committed senior 'Boom' Williams earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after making key tackles against McEachern on Sept.

11 at City Park Stadium (photo by Gainesville High).

Flowery Branch's senior receiver Tyler Robinson (nearly halfway to the county's single-season record) is posting impressive numbers this football season.