Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charles Hosch, a Gainesville native, has been missing since Nov. 11 after hiking near the Lumpkin and Union county line, and his family’s GoFundMe supports search efforts with rescue teams joining on Dec. 13 and 14 to try to find him before the holidays. AccessWDUN
- ➤ A final search for missing Gainesville native Charles Hosch will take place on Dec. 13 — 14 on Blood Mountain with multiple volunteer roles available and a fundraising effort that has raised $19,570 toward a $26,000 goal as his family calls for local help before the holidays. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent study named Hall one of the state’s fastest-growing counties, with Gainesville-anchored Hall County adding about 4,800 newcomers in 2023. Job growth in healthcare, manufacturing & agribusiness helped attract many, including a significant share of Gen Z, which bolstered a robust housing market. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Developers of the proposed data center near O’Kelley Road agreed to conditions set by the Hall County Commission after the Lake Lanier Association analyzed its water use. The agreement limits the project to 9,500 GPD plus an initial fill (and water for fire suppression) to keep lake impact minimal. 97.5 Glory
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Grading has started on a new warehouse project (12 acres) off Thurmon Tanner Parkway in Oakwood. The project marks the first step toward construction and further development in the area. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior guard Anna Gliatta surpassed 1,000 career points last week to join Brenau’s basketball record books. The Golden Tiger from Cumming & a nursing major, who attended North Forsyth High School, became the tenth player to reach this milestone. 97.5 Glory
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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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