Gainesville
Morning News
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson EMC announced it will invest $90,000 to support food assistance organizations in northeast Georgia by donating 40 truckloads of food and awarding $20,000 to each group. The donation comes from unclaimed member refunds and will help food banks improve services — an effort to fight hunger. AccessWDUN
- ➤ City of Flowery Branch announced on Saturday that donations for the Gainesville-Hall Meals on Wheels program are now being accepted — the program delivers hot lunches Monday through Friday to nearly 500 seniors in Hall County. Residents can drop off new blankets or socks at City Hall at 5410 Pine Street — the Department of Fun building at 5512 Main Street will also accept donations until Nov 21. AccessWDUN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Hall County dropped to $2.74 a gallon this morning, a nickel lower than last Monday, as low crude oil prices have helped push state and national averages lower. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fair Street International Academy was chosen as one of over 70 elementary schools nationwide to join Disney's Stage Connect program — a free online musical training for teachers that provides performance rights to stage a Disney KIDS musical during the 2025 to 26 school year. Principal Denise Haltrecht said the program offers professional development and educational materials—Tyson Hill noted it also connects students with local partners like Brenau University Dance Department in Gainesville. AccessWDUN
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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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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.
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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.
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