Good morning, Gainesville.

Starting November 29, the City of Gainesville will launch its free Holly Jolly Trolley service on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays to link the historic square with Wilshire Trails Park + a new pick-up at Ivey Terrace Park.

The 3-mile loop will run every 15-20 minutes until December 27, offering riders a festive way to enjoy local holiday lights.

The two-week search for 67-year-old Gainesville native Charles Hosch, last seen hiking near Blood Mountain, paused on Nov.

24 as law enforcement halted formal rescue efforts—his daughter said.

Johnny Vardeman's column explains that women in Georgia only gained the right to serve on juries 30 years after the 19th Amendment granted them the vote—reflecting on a slow change in civic rights.

A road widening project on Old Winder Highway—Ga.

211 south of the Hall County line is scheduled to begin this spring to ease traffic in Braselton. Officials expect the work to improve travel for drivers on this busy route.

Two cardiologists resigned from Georgia Heart Institute with no further details provided about their departures.

Dr. Emmanuel Olayiwola Amoran, an international cardiologist who trained at NGMC, has joined Georgia Heart Institute to care for heart patients in Gainesville and Clayton—Georgia Heart Institute also added three cardiologists to its electrophysiology program.

Monica Newton, NGMC founding program director, has been elected President of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians.

The Georgia High School Association upheld the suspension of 35 Gainesville High football players after a brawl in last Friday’s game against Brunswick and reinstated four players following an online hearing Tuesday — Brunswick’s team will face probation and a fine as it deals with related penalties. Gainesville High is set to play its upcoming playoff games without most of its players.

The Georgia High School Association reinstated four Gainesville football players on Tuesday after they appealed a fight with Brunswick that led to their suspension—letting them participate in Friday’s state quarterfinal against No. 1 Hughes.

The GHSA Board of Trustees reversed suspensions for two Gainesville players who were punched during the field fight—Gainesville High's Athletic Director Adam Lindsey said the district is consulting its attorneys to seek a temporary restraining order so the team can play this Friday as 35 players remain suspended. Both teams must pay a $5,000 fine—adding pressure as playoffs approach.

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.