Good morning, Gainesville.

Local residents raised concerns about dangerous railroad crossings at a community meeting, urging officials to improve signals and add barriers.

City leaders said they will review the issue and explore solutions soon (as discussed by community members).

The South Hall Rotary Club gave Lanier Tech’s Adult Education program a $1,000 check to help with GED fees, and former Helen Manager Jerry Elkins, who also served as Locust Grove mayor, died at 73 with a memorial planned for 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Barrett Funeral Home Chapel in Cleveland.

Work is underway to build a new grocery store and Ross Dress for Less in Braselton, replacing the old Publix on Old Winder Highway + Ga.

211 near Hall County.

Grandma's Attic Shop (a new antique vendor mall) will open in South Hall in Flowery Branch soon.

Two vendors will wheel a cart of vintage finds to the booth, offering shoppers a taste of the past.

Hall County School District announced a $100,000 donation from the Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation to modernize Learning Commons at Chestatee Academy, C.W.

Davis Middle, Friendship Elementary, and Myers Elementary, with each school receiving $25,000. A ceremony is set for Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Friendship Elementary (honoree names will be announced).

Hall County school board approved $420K for renovations at six high schools on Sept.

28. The upgrades will improve tennis courts (and ballfields) for students in the local community.

Two-way traffic is now restored on White Sulphur Road near Airline Baptist Church after months of one-lane restrictions from the Phase-II widening project.

The change happened on Tuesday, May 19 and has improved local travel.

A free clinic is offering healthcare to Gainesville’s Hispanic community today & it provides culturally sensitive services to help residents access affordable care.

The initiative aims to bridge gaps in access while providing comfort and professional support.

A Gainesville medical student who overcame breast cancer at 25 is sharing her experience to encourage local young women to get screened early — stressing the importance of proactive health measures.

Preparations for the 29th annual Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta are expected to create heavy traffic today through Saturday in the Chestnut Mtn. area.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office will set up detours & station deputies along Winder Highway on Friday and Saturday nights to assist motorists.

Mike Wofford from 97.5 Glory FM received a GABBY Award at the GABCON convention this past weekend – he has hosted his sports program for nearly 30 years covering high school games and local coaches' stories.