Gainesville
Morning News
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A new study found that Gainesville's mortgage delinquency rate is one of the worst nationwide with 2.9% of local homeowners being at least 30 days late on payments as of December 2024—raising concerns about rising household debt and its effect on consumer spending. The report also noted that higher delinquency rates are seen in the South. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board will review a proposal on Tuesday for a group home for recovering drug addicts next to Riverbend Church on Park Hill Drive as planning staff recommends approval with conditions — including a limit of four residents, a required on-site manager, and specific property use and maintenance restrictions. 97.5 Glory
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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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