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Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia is hosting multiple fall and Halloween-themed events this weekend, including festivals, live music, and family activities across various locations. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Dale Jaeger, a prominent Gainesville landscape architect and founder of The Jaeger Company, passed away at 74 during a convention in Washington, D.C. 97.5 Glory
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A passenger successfully landed a plane at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport after the pilot had a medical issue mid-flight, with both individuals hospitalized. 97.5 Glory
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three separate incidents reported in Gainesville include a gas trimmer theft, a drug-related armed robbery, and vandalism causing $4,000 damage to a credit union ATM. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ A Gainesville man involved in a vehicle theft with an 8-year-old inside receives probation following a plea agreement. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ A Gainesville man received a sentence following a plea deal for hitting a jail deputy in the face with handcuffs. The Gainesville Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville is hosting the Georgia Theatre Conference's annual convention, marking its highest attendance with 1,200 delegates, over 40 theatre companies, and numerous educational and professional recruitment opportunities. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Week 10 of high school football saw North Hall nearly clinch the Region 6-3A title and Banks County achieve their first win of the season. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Five northeast Georgia high school football teams rank in the top 10 for offense, and four for defense, in their classifications as the season progresses. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Flowery Branch head coach Jason Tester discussed his team's crucial upcoming game and the potential adoption of a new GHSA reclassification model on Thursday Night QB. AccessWDUN
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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
Experience an electrifying evening featuring R&B Inc. and The Weekend Getaway Band, delivering powerful performances of soul, funk, and jazz.
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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.
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The Riverside Concert
Experience an evening of live music at Elevate Performing Arts Center featuring The Riverside.
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LifeSouth Blood Drive in Gainesville
Participate in a vital community blood drive to support local health needs and save lives.
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Trick or Treat on the Square 2024
Experience a festive afternoon of trick-or-treating with your kids at downtown businesses in Historic Gainesville Square, dressed in creative costumes.
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No Diggity Band: A Journey Through 90s & 2000s Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop
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Toast: A Tribute to the Band Bread
Experience the captivating sounds of TOAST, the world’s premier tribute to the hit band Bread, performed live with remarkable authenticity.
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