Good morning, Gainesville.

Construction continues on Gainesville's inland port in East Hall and it will open next spring—an article in Progressive Railroading magazine highlights the project and its potential impact on local business.

The poultry industry pushed back against a report released this week that criticized its past handling of salmonella.

Spokesmen Tom Super and Bill Mattos explained that chicken is safe when cooked to 160 degrees & that proper cleaning of kitchen tools prevents any risk.

Law enforcement and volunteers have paused formal search efforts for Gainesville native Charles Hosch (67) after expected Saturday rain stalled work along the Byron Herbert Reece Trail, where he was last seen on Nov.

11. However, focused teams with experienced hikers and former military personnel continue the search using drone operations.

Local Jewish community is hosting a downtown Menorah lighting scheduled for Dec.

14 at Gainesville Square — with a follow-up event planned in Flowery Branch on Dec. 21.

Lanier Technical College named Karli Wiseman as 2026 GOAL Student of the Year and Erika Bongart as 2026 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year—honoring their strong leadership and school work—and they will join other schools to compete for overall awards in Atlanta in April 2026.

Hall County School District’s Agribusiness Center, known as The Farm, was awarded the Fall Garden of the Season distinction by the Georgia Department of Education’s School Nutrition Division for excellence in farm-to-school programs and local food sourcing.

The center offers hands-on agricultural learning—students work with bee hives, meat science, and cattle raising while nearly 5,000 students took field trips and over 900 community members joined tours last year.

Gainesville High awaits possible punishment for its role in a sideline-clearing altercation during a football game with Brunswick.

The Red Elephants led 42-0 when a fight near midfield caused both sidelines to clear—officials are reviewing the incident.

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.

Christmas on Green Street 2025

3-7 p.m. — Gainesville Civic Center — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays with a festive parade featuring antique cars, floats, and live music.

Wheel of Fortune Live

7-10 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check event page for pricing — Experience America's Game® with Wheel of Fortune LIVE! in your hometown.

USPA Tested and Open Winter Classic 2

11 a.m. – 8 p.m. — The Beast Sports Center, LLC — No refunds — Experience thrilling powerlifting competition with categories for all skill levels.