Good morning, Gainesville.

Today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the City of Gainesville hosts its 20th Annual Chicken Festival at Lake Lanier Olympic Park Plaza where 17,000 pounds of freshly cooked chicken is served.

Attendees must buy a wristband for sample tastings and can take a free shuttle from New Horizons Lanier Park starting at 10:45 a.m. — the event includes a wing-eating contest and awards for top pitmasters.

Georgia Trend magazine published an article that called Hall County business friendly and fun for residents.

The piece focused on local leaders and business growth — showing how the county blends economic strength with a lively way of life.

The Gainesville Water Resources Department said water will be shut off early next week on Skyview Drive, Skyview Place, Skyview Lane and 1310 Dawsonville Highway from 8:00 p.m. Monday to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday for main improvements—railroad crossing work will close streets at Georgia Avenue on Tuesday and Hancock Avenue on Wednesday.

The Cherokee Bluff Lady Bears swept Mary Persons in straight sets and earned a quarterfinal match with North Hall on Wednesday in Gainesville.

North Hall's volleyball team advanced to the Elite 8 by defeating Troup in the second round of the state playoffs on Oct.

18 — the win marked the Lady Trojans' first state quarterfinal appearance since 2022. The match took place in Gainesville and set up further playoff action for the team.

Fifth-ranked North Hall beat Lumpkin County with a fast start — the Trojans now boost their chance to lock up the region title if they defeat Johnson in Week 11.

Gainesville's third-ranked Red Elephants beat the visiting Cougars at City Park Stadium on Oct.

17, 2025—setting up a Region 7-5A playoff showdown next week with No. 6 Roswell—boosting the team's momentum for the season.

Flowery Branch's Brett Sturm ran for two touchdowns and scored twice from the air as his team beat Walnut Grove—setting up a Region 8-4A game against second-ranked North Oconee next week at Falcon Stadium.

EAA Chapter 611 Fall Fly-In

9 AM – 3 PM — Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport — $5 entry, kids 10 and under free — Experience up-close airplane encounters, a pancake breakfast, and more at this family-friendly event.

Flat Creek Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

6-8 p.m. — Flat Creek Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy popcorn, candy, and a pumpkin carving contest at this festive event for all ages.

Drake Milligan Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check local listings — Experience the authentic country sound of rising star Drake Milligan.

SkynFolks - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — $15+ — Experience the authentic sounds of Lynyrd Skynyrd performed live by tribute band SkynFolks.

Bob Ross Paint Party

2-4 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — Free participation — Create your own Bob Ross landscape painting in a relaxed, guided setting.

Dueling Pianos Friendsgiving Celebration

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — $20 — Enjoy a night of high-energy music and festive fun with the Andrews Brothers' dueling pianos show.

Rodney Atkins Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with heartfelt country music and stories from Rodney Atkins.

Ryan Montgomery Concert

6:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of country music with rising star Ryan Montgomery.

PiCATso Paint Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Downtown — $10 supply fee — Unleash your creativity with a cat-themed paint workshop in celebration of National Cat week.

Watercolor Workshop with Vicki Paulus

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Hall County Library North Hall Technology Center — $2.94 — Unleash your creativity at this engaging watercolor workshop.