Gainesville
Morning News
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials warn that the Motul Petit Lemans race at Michelin Raceway will cause traffic delays in Braselton as GA 53 is blocked—northbound drivers will use Benefield Road Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. while southbound traffic is detoured Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30 p.m., and the Hall County Sheriff’s Office urges drivers to plan alternate routes. AccessWDUN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by Road Atlanta shows that the 2.5-mile Chestnut Mountain road course brought $60M to Hall County and $79M to the state last year—adding nearly $2M in state taxes, with about $1M benefiting Hall County. County officials say the funds help pay for local roads and services. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Commission members unanimously suspended the planning and zoning commission last night after a citizen raised concerns about an open meetings law violation — they will hire a third party to investigate while staff continues work. 97.5 Glory
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NGHS officials are in ongoing talks with UnitedHealthcare—working to finalize insurance coverage options for student families as fall enrollment nears. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Hall won the Region 6-3A volleyball championship by sweeping White County in three sets on October 9th in Gainesville—Kaitlyn Hairston made key plays that helped fix the win. The team celebrated a clear victory that highlighted their strong performance in the match. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ No. 4 Gainesville offered three key strategies to win against third-ranked Milton during their August 21 game at City Park Stadium—Collin Porterfield led his team as they aimed to overcome a strong opponent. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Gainesville's fourth-ranked high school football team is set to face No. 3 Milton in Week 9—one of three key storylines to watch this season. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Gainesville’s offensive lineman Carter Mathis, a 6-foot-7 1/2, 310-pound junior for the Red Elephants, answered nine questions in an interview—revealing his interests and the unique value he brings to the team. His insights offer a closer look at how he balances life on and off the field. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ North Hall defeated Dawson County in a 10-inning softball match on August 28th in Gainesville. Hadleigh Crumley led the fourth-ranked team with strong pitching to secure the win. The Gainesville Times
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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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