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Friday, October 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was killed in a house fire in the Sardis area, with the cause currently under investigation by the Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office. 97.5 Glory
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Medical examiners identified a woman found deceased in Gainesville as Vickie Lynn Barber, a member of the local homeless community, with cause of death undetermined. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon announces 12,000 seasonal job openings across Georgia, including positions in Jefferson, Atlanta, and Savannah, with a base wage increase to more than $22 an hour. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of North Georgia experienced a significant increase in fall enrollment compared to the previous year. The Gainesville Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 6,700 voters in Hall County participated on the first day of early voting in Georgia. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Gainesville Mayor Sam Couvillon and three other individuals with local ties have been appointed to various state boards and commissions by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. 97.5 Glory
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Family Hospice is opening a new location in Gainesville with a ribbon-cutting event on October 22 to provide compassionate care for those facing life-limiting illnesses. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over a dozen high school football teams remain in the playoff hunt as the season enters its final month, highlighting key upcoming region showdowns. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Chestatee and Dawson County high schools, unexpectedly contending for playoffs in the challenging Region 6-3A, will face each other in a pivotal game that could define their postseason prospects. AccessWDUN
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Austin Coleman Live Performance
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The Loyal Cheaters Concert at Blackstrap Rock Hall
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Celtic Thunder Concert
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The Guild Live Performance
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Soulful Night of R&B Music
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Trick or Treat Along the Midland Greenway
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The Riverside Concert
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LifeSouth Blood Drive in Gainesville
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Trick or Treat on the Square 2024
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No Diggity Band: A Journey Through 90s & 2000s Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop
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