Good morning, Gainesville.

Chabad of Hall County will host two free Chanukah celebrations in downtown Gainesville on Dec.

14 at 4:30 p.m. & in Flowery Branch on Dec. 21 near City Hall, featuring a giant menorah, crafts, live music, treats, and a chocolate coin drop assisted by local firefighters.

Gas prices have slid to $2.95 nationally today, below $3.00 for the first time in four years as crude oil stays around $60 a barrel + Hall County averages $2.76 this week, down from $2.83 previously.

NGMC Gainesville will repair expansion joints on the Green/Blue/Gray Parking Deck today and tomorrow; the Discharge Lounge side will close for 24 hours first and then the Blue Tower Rotunda side, while the Physician entrance stays open—this work aims to reduce noisy metal plates.

Three state agencies launched an initiative to provide every public school with opioid overdose reversal kits funded by settlement dollars.

Northeast Georgia schools will receive the Narcan kits in the new year (after initial distributions began this fall) to help protect students and staff.

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.