Gainesville
Morning News
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hall County Animal Shelter will debut its new $80,000 mobile adoption unit during Gainesville’s Christmas on Green Street parade on Sunday at 4:00. The trailer (24 ft, housing 53 animals) was funded by Petco Love grants and will feature an adoption window and half-off adoption fees throughout December. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Gainesville will host its first Green Street Santa Sprint as part of the annual Christmas on Green Street celebration (Dec. 7). The new race will invite local residents to join in the festive event. The Gainesville Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Seven local businessmen filed a charter and deposit insurance application for Private Bank & Trust in Hall County and plan to secure Q1 approval before opening at 424 Green St. NE in Gainesville in Q3 2026. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Bryan Lackey said that plans to evict residents from a local homeless camp, initially set for this week, are on hold (GPD officers provided both verbal and written notices) and any further action is expected to resume next week. 97.5 Glory
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville providers NGHS + Longstreet Clinic resumed merger work on Dec. 3, aiming to complete integration by early 2026 for a smooth transition for patients and staff. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brunswick High athletics director Steve Waters said Wednesday that the school is in talks with GHSA to ease penalties after a fight at Glynn County Stadium, while GHSA allowed Gainesville to play in the playoffs+ Brunswick faces 41 suspensions, $5,000 fine and playoff ban for next year. 97.5 Glory
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BloodLust Live Performance
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Blackstrap Rock Hall — Tickets start at $74 — Experience an unforgettable night with BloodLust in Gainesville, GA.
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