Good morning, Gainesville.

Over 200 people gathered on Midland Greenway Saturday for the inaugural Hall County Out of Darkness Walk, led by Lauren Joiner + Garrett Paul of the Ryan Joiner Foundation.

Tom Hensley, the longtime president of Fieldale Farms, will retire Dec.

31 after nearly 50 years at the company, and he will be succeeded by COO John Wright (a 34-year employee) as announced by CEO Gus Arrendale III.

Hundreds gathered at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for the 21st Annual Gainesville Chicken Festival on Saturday, Oct.

17 + attendees competed in a wing eating contest at the event.

Dr. Chaudron Gille will serve as interim president of UNG starting Nov.

1 as Mike Shannon will step down on Oct. 31 following his appointment as president of the University of North Florida (announced by USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue).

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources warns that bucks are roaming farther than usual on local roadways between dawn and dusk (raising collision risks), so drivers should slow in areas with deer to avoid collisions.

A portion of Lights Ferry Road near McEver Road in Flowery Branch will close next Monday for roundabout construction, and the closure will last until January 2027 (motorists are advised to follow detour signs for alternate routes).

Dr. Shravya Khambhati joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Flowery Branch to provide primary care for local residents and expand access to quality health services.