Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Mule Camp Market, an annual event hosted by the Gainesville Jaycees and partly sponsored by the City of Gainesville, will return next week at the Midland Greenway.
Police suggest that visitors park at the North Parking Deck at 100 Brenau Ave. NW or the Main Street Parking Deck at 301 Main St. SW — then take the Gainesville Trolley to reach the festival.
🎓 Education
Teacher Teresa Swaim of West Jackson Elementary School was named one of Georgia’s two Pre-K Teachers of the Year and will receive $3,000 for personal use and $4,500 for classroom supplies.
A study ranked Hall County as one of Georgia's best and the Gainesville Housing Authority will use a $24,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant to boost digital learning in unserved areas — updates that support local education.
🌲 Environment
Hall County residents can drop off up to 10 old tires for free on Oct.
16—17 at the county landfill during Tire Amnesty Days funded by a grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Tires must be 20 inches or less and not attached to a wheel—tractor-trailer, farm and agricultural tires will not be accepted.
🏛️ Government
Hall County Planning will review for a third time the planned data center on a 119-acre site on O’Kelly Road near the Candler Road intersection at its meeting on Monday.
The agenda also includes a Special Use request for a group home (at 5424 Mulberry Preserve Drive near the Elizabeth Lane intersection) as the Gainesville Planning & Appeals Board will consider similar plans for a home for recovering drug addicts on Oct. 14.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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Micky and The Motorcars Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt tunes from the Braun brothers, steeped in family musical tradition.
The Classic Rock Experience
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost info not provided — Experience a live theatrical production showcasing the greatest classic rock anthems of the 70s inspired by legends like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.
Tracy Lawrence Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets available — Enjoy the iconic sounds of Tracy Lawrence with hits like 'Paint Me A Birmingham' and 'Time Marches On'.
Charles Esten Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of loose, rough-cut country music from global entertainer Charles Esten.
Iam Tongi Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience Iam Tongi's soulful voice in an unforgettable live performance.
2025 Gainesville Chicken Festival
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Lake Lanier Olympic Park — Admission details not specified — Experience Georgia's Official Chicken Cook-Off with BBQ teams, live music, and fun for kids.
EAA Chapter 611 Fall Fly-In
9 AM – 3 PM — Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport — $5 entry, kids 10 and under free — Experience up-close airplane encounters, a pancake breakfast, and more at this family-friendly event.
Flat Creek Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
6-8 p.m. — Flat Creek Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy popcorn, candy, and a pumpkin carving contest at this festive event for all ages.
Drake Milligan Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check local listings — Experience the authentic country sound of rising star Drake Milligan.
SkynFolks - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — $15+ — Experience the authentic sounds of Lynyrd Skynyrd performed live by tribute band SkynFolks.
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