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Monday, November 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A young boy from Hall County was honored for his quick action when his mom collapsed during a medical emergency last month. He used FaceTime to alert his out-of-town dad, who called emergency services and helped guide responders to his home (award presented at Braselton PD).  97.5 Glory
  • Downtown Gainesville kicked off its holiday festivities for 2025 with the annual Jingle Mingle event on Saturday evening at Gainesville Square, and photos captured hundreds of residents enjoying music and treats.  AccessWDUN
  • Preston Fuqua from Gainesville won $10,000 on his wife’s birthday after buying a Georgia Millionaire scratcher at a Chevron on Price Road on Nov. 14 — he later picked up his check at the Georgia Lottery office in Duluth and said he will save most of his winnings while planning to buy fishing gear.  AccessWDUN

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • State Farm Insurance said Georgia drivers face a 1-in-109 chance of a car-deer collision and the Hall County Sheriff's Office reported 24 such accidents since November 1—these numbers come as deer populations rise and their habitats shrink—drivers are urged to stay alert.  97.5 Glory

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Pinnacle Financial and Morris State Bancshares announced a merger that will create a bank operating 35 branches in Georgia - a new name and brand will launch before next summer.  97.5 Glory

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Gainesville gas prices rose 14 cents a gallon to an average of $2.89 this week from $2.75 last Monday—AAA reported that state prices increased six cents and the national average dropped by one cent, with low overall demand keeping prices in check despite upcoming Thanksgiving travel.  97.5 Glory

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Officials in Lula and Flowery Branch will consider new residential development plans early next month; the Lula Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for 32 acres on Lewallen Circle while the Flowery Branch City Council will weigh a variance for an 18-unit condominium complex bordered by Gainesville + Pine + Chestnut streets.  97.5 Glory

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 11/27/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 12/7/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 12/8/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

~ Edgar Degas

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