Gainesville
Morning News
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mule Camp Market will return Friday for its three-day annual run on the Midland Greenway and will offer a trolley shuttle for visitors. 97.5 Glory
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Small Business Resource Fair next week to explore how AI can help small businesses with marketing and security—panelists include Margaret Ryder, Nick Kastner, Phil Bonelli, and Bryan Scott. The event will be held at the Nesbitt Building on the UNG campus on Oct. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Sheriff's Office warned that traffic delays are expected on Winder Highway as teams, fans, vendors and media travel to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the 28th Motul Petit Le Mans. Motorists should plan alternate routes on Friday and Saturday nights—avoiding heavy traffic near the venue. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ The Gainesville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday—appointing a temporary replacement to fill Danny Dunagan’s Ward 1 seat—after he left due to undisclosed health issues last month. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Hall County suspended its planning commission after a complaint was filed—officials said they will review the matter before deciding on next steps. WSB-TV
- ➤ Motorists saw road closures, traffic shifts, and detours when work began on the Sardis Road Connector on Oct.6 along Southers Road—construction remains underway and drivers are urged to plan alternate routes. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Hall County Chief Appraiser Steve Watson responded at a Board of Assessors meeting in Gainesville to a Tax Commissioner audit that claimed more than 350 properties improperly received senior school tax exemptions since 2017, noting that 46 errors would be corrected while Tax Commissioner Darla Eden criticized the assessor’s office for costing the school system over $2-million in lost revenue. AccessWDUN
- ➤ The Hall County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning for a 700-unit residential development and an industrial park near Braselton with conditions that require approved traffic studies and a 12-month delay in occupancy until after the roundabout is complete—addressing local concerns about traffic and safety. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Yesterday, Hall County began construction at the East Hall Community Center in Gainesville to build a new library that will add 9,300 sq ft and offer thousands of books, high-speed internet, public computers, a makerspace, a podcast studio, study rooms, program space, and areas dedicated for children and teens. The $4.7 million project is funded with $3 million from a state grant and $1.7 million from SPLOST VIII—its completion is expected in late fall though delays may occur. WSB-TV
- ➤ A member of the Hall County Planning Commission said he saw three commission members go into a room where they allegedly met in violation of the open meetings law — his claim was posted on Facebook on October 8. The county commission suspended the planning board indefinitely — a move announced hours later. 97.5 Glory
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EAA Chapter 611 Fall Fly-In
9 AM – 3 PM — Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport — $5 entry; kids 10 and under free — Experience a day filled with airplane encounters, pilot meet-and-greets, and tasty food options.
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~ Les Brown
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