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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Hall County Animal Control rescued 23 dogs from a house in Gainesville on October 10, according to a press release.  The Gainesville Times
  • Area churches are mobilizing volunteers to contribute to Operation Christmas Child by filling shoe boxes with gifts and essential items for children in need, aiming to surpass last year's 21,000 donations.  AccessWDUN

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Kubota Manufacturing's donation of three diesel engines to Lanier Tech enhances educational opportunities for students in the Diesel Equipment Technology Dual Enrollment program.  97.5 Glory
  • Lakeview Academy introduces The Keystone Program, offering specialized instruction for students with dyslexia starting in the 2025-26 school year, focusing on tailored, multi-sensory learning approaches in language arts and math.  AccessWDUN

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The National Weather Service forecasts potential frost in northeast Georgia this week, with temperatures possibly dropping below 35°F in areas including Clayton and Blairsville.  97.5 Glory

SPORTS NEWS

  • The North Hall Trojans historically beat the Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans 27-23 for their first victory against them, advancing to 4-0 in region play.  97.5 Glory
  • Emma Dobson of Chestatee Academy won the Division 2 Middle School cross country state championship with a notable time and is set to compete at nationals in Kentucky.  The Gainesville Times
  • Sixth-ranked Gainesville high school football team loses to number one ranked Milton.  The Gainesville Times
  • Ben Plemons and Hector Espinoza each rushed for over 100 yards, securing a region victory for Chestatee against Pickens.  The Gainesville Times

EVENTS

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  • In-Person Gainesville - Stay in the Game

    Learn essential skills to ethically leverage technology platforms for real estate marketing and productivity in this engaging course.

    Wed, 10/16/24

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  • Experience Live Music at EMBR

    Experience an exciting night of live music at the EMBR event in Gainesville.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Austin Coleman Live Performance

    Experience the soulful sounds of Austin Coleman, a talented singer-songwriter influenced by southern rock, classic rock, and folk-country music.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • The Loyal Cheaters Concert at Blackstrap Rock Hall

    Experience the energetic performance of The Loyal Cheaters, an Italian/German Turbo Rock’N’Roll band known for their engaging stage presence and unique sound.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • Celtic Thunder Concert

    Experience an enchanting evening of music with the renowned group Celtic Thunder at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • The Guild Live Performance

    Experience a live musical performance by The Guild at the renowned Blackstrap Rock Hall in Gainesville.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Soulful Night of R&B Music

    Experience an electrifying evening featuring R&B Inc. and The Weekend Getaway Band, delivering powerful performances of soul, funk, and jazz.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Trick or Treat Along the Midland Greenway

    Experience a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treating adventure with candy stations, Halloween games, and fun activities suitable for the whole family.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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  • The Riverside Concert

    Experience an evening of live music at Elevate Performing Arts Center featuring The Riverside.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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  • LifeSouth Blood Drive in Gainesville

    Participate in a vital community blood drive to support local health needs and save lives.

    Wed, 10/30/24

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