Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Gainesville.
🚧 Accidents
Gainesville Mayor Zack Thompson and the City Council mourn the loss of 22-month-old Knox Skelton, the son of a local firefighter, who was struck by a vehicle Wednesday at Limestone Marketplace.
🚨 Crime
A local woman is demanding answers after her dog was killed by a pit bull at an Airbnb property.
🎭 Culture
The SQUARECrows will return to downtown Gainesville with 61 displays from Oct.
18 to Oct. 31, with set-up beginning today and continuing through Oct. 15.
📰 Economy
International investment capital in Georgia doubled in the latest fiscal year as Italy's Ficep Group began constructing a plant ($20 million) in Forsyth County expected to add 9,350 jobs; a report noted overall investments reached $35.2 billion across 436 projects.
🌲 Environment
Lake Lanier's water level dropped by a third of a foot since last week as drought worsens in Hall County.
The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that more than half of the county is now moderately dry while drought-free areas remain in southern counties.
🏥 Health
The American Red Cross will host blood and platelet drives this month in Hall County, featuring a Gainesville session on Oct.
14 (11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) at the Hall County Government Center; donors can earn gift cards when they donate between Oct. 19 and Nov. 22.
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