Gainesville
Morning News
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Good Samaritan Food Ministry on McEver Road is asking for donations as it prepares holiday meal boxes — each box will include a short devotional on thankfulness to uplift hearts. The ministry received 600 turkeys from a generous donation and now needs items such as canned yams, green beans, and more at its donation spots in the church. 97.5 Glory
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new restaurant will soon open at Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club in Flowery Branch—replacing the former Royal Lake Dining Room and offering golfers a fresh dining option after their rounds. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ CHR Steak officially opens its doors tonight—serving dry-aged prime steaks and a wide selection of boutique wines in Gainesville while promising an elevated steakhouse experience. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Hall junior Alex Schlieman completed 11 of 12 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns in under one half during the fifth-ranked Trojans’ win at Johnson last Friday — his strong play earned him Offensive Player of the Week honors. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Hall County’s Week 11 Offensive Honor Roll names the top offensive high school football players from last week’s games. Gainesville’s PJ Lewis — who ran against Roswell on Oct. 24 at City Park Stadium — is among those recognized. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ North Hall high school football is set to complete its unbeaten season in week 12 — the team is making small changes expected to boost its playoff ranking after a key Gainesville game. The Gainesville Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Carole King & James Taylor Story - Tribute Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — $ — Experience the musical journey of two legends through a critically acclaimed tribute show.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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