Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville’s Holly Jolly Trolley runs now through Dec.

27 with stops at Main Street Parking Deck and local venues, linking shops and Wilshire Wonderland of Lights, while Christmas on Green Street features antique car parades and holiday floats Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. (Details available online.)

Avita Community Partners CEO Cindy Levi will retire Dec.

31 after 14 years serving northeast Georgia communities; a longtime employee is set to succeed her.

UNG Gainesville Campus received a $10,000 grant from the USPOULTRY Foundation to boost student recruitment and outreach events, including Poultry 101, while funding marketing efforts and travel for selected candidates.

The grant is part of a nationwide initiative to support poultry science education.

Eight facilities on Lake Lanier, including parks and campgrounds, will close Dec.

15-19 for the annual Buford Dam Hunt (an archery-only conservation event) to reduce deer numbers and lower deer/vehicle collisions, according to the Corps of Engineers.

On Friday, WDUN’s 'The Drive at 5' featured SCSEP director Christine Osasu saying Congress extended senior job training funding only until Jan.

30 after a four-and-a-half month pause that affected 40,000 seniors, and she will speak before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on Dec. 10 (seeking stable support).

After loss that threatened to close her business, Gainesville trauma-informed yoga instructor Julianne Hutchinson has opened Ebb And Flow in a repurposed office building off McEver Road.

The studio offers yoga, guided meditations, stretching and breathing classes aimed at supporting recovery.

Lanier Christian girls won big at the Southern States Classic on Friday, advancing to the tournament semifinals.

Gainesville High School played a Class 5A quarterfinal at Langston Hughes on Friday night after a judge blocked GHSA's suspension of 34 players involved in a brawl with Brunswick (restoring their full roster) and athletic director Adam Lindsey praised the favorable ruling (ensuring the team had all its starters).

Gainesville High’s flag football game with Carver Columbus ended early after an on field fight at City Park Stadium & Bobby Gruhn Field Thursday night, giving the team a one to zero forfeit win and advancing them after a win over Worth County.

Gainesville’s Red Elephants finished their first flag football season with a 32-0 playoff win over Worth County at City Park Stadium on Dec.

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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.

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.

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.