Good morning, Gainesville.

All five UNG campuses will host events next week for Proud to be First Week to celebrate first-generation students, and at Gainesville campus on Nov.

6, a financial education workshop by Inspiredu will offer a free laptop to the first 50 students who register — a boost for trailblazers like Gainesville resident Brittney Meza — as part of the university’s effort to support affordable technology.

Yesterday, a power outage affected about 5,000 Jackson EMC members in Oakwood during mid-morning; a spokeswoman said power was restored to some areas by 10:30—remaining outages persist along McEver Road.

City officials in Gainesville dedicated a lakeside ballroom at The Boathouse at Lake Lanier as the C.

Danny Dunagan, Jr. Ballroom to honor Danny Dunagan— the city’s first elected mayor and longtime council member— during a ribbon cutting before a Thursday morning council meeting. His family joined local leaders as Mayor Sam Couvillon spoke about Dunagan’s lasting impact on the community.

Cherokee Bluff high school softball lost to Heritage-Catoosa (2-1) in extra innings during the 3A state final, leaving them as state runner-up.

Cherokee Bluff beat East Hall when Jacoby Giuliano kicked a buzzer-beating field goal to secure the playoff spot in the Class 3A state playoffs — the trick plays kept the Vikings at bay in a close game.

Lanier Christian rallied to beat Creekside Christian — clinching the No. 1 seed for the GAPPS state playoffs.

The Lightning will carry this win into upcoming playoff games.

North Hall boys and girls cross country teams claimed the top spots in Region 6-3A at state sectionals on November 1 in Ringgold—girls securing the overall win—and will compete at the state meet on November 8 in Carrollton.

North Hall lost to Pickens in the Class 3A state softball tournament elimination round on Oct.

30 in Columbus—ending their season.

North Hall beat Dawson County on Oct.

31 in Dawsonville to finish an undefeated regular season—now the Trojans await their playoff seeding and first-round opponent.

Lakeview Academy fell in the first round of the GIAA state playoffs on Oct.

31 when the Lions could not overcome a 13-point, second-half deficit against Piedmont Academy — their late rally failed to close the gap.

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.

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.

That Arena Rock Show

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost varies — Experience high-energy classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s performed live.

Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half Marathon

7:45-11:45 a.m. — Riverside Track — Registration fee applies — A fun-filled Thanksgiving morning run for all fitness levels.