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Hall County Animal Services partners with Petco Love to launch the free Petco Love Lost tool that uses photo-matching AI to reunite lost pets with families.

The searchable database plus interactive map on the county website helps local residents quickly locate missing animals.

Charles Hosch, 67, a Gainesville native last seen hiking near Blood Mountain, is the focus of a family-led search + GoFundMe campaign aimed at finding him before the holidays.

Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing broke ground on its new 64,000 sqft headquarters in Gainesville’s 85 Business Park to house corporate offices, operations, and a training room.

The family-run company, now with 100 employees, sees the development as an investment in its legacy and future growth.

State agencies are rolling out Narcan (an opioid overdose reversal medication) to every public school, and Hall County and Gainesville City districts are already prepared.

Officials say the measure will help protect students from opioid overdoses.

The Ivester Foundation donated $1.1-million, matched by the UGA Foundation, to fund a new scholarship for UGA School of Medicine students from Hall County.

The $2.2-million fund is the largest in the school’s history and will support future doctors.

Six new Cardiovascular Disease fellows are set to join NGMC’s heart care team + two of them are from Gainesville.

They will begin a three-year training program at NGMC in Gainesville and Braselton on July 1.

Flowery Branch boys built a big third-quarter lead and held off Walnut Grove on Dec.

9 in their Region 8-4A game (the Lady Falcons lost in the fourth quarter).

Brunswick coach Garrett Grady resigned Tuesday after a brawl in a playoff game with Gainesville unsettled the season.

Grady, who led the Pirates for nine seasons and won three regional championships, left as the school and athletic department reviewed the incident.

Legend Wilmont of the Red Elephants made a critical kick return that set up a touchdown during the Class 5A state quarterfinals on Dec.

5 in Fairburn. His explosive play boosted the team's playoff run and energized local fans.

Brunswick High football remained eligible for postseason play next year after the GHSA Board overturned 39 player suspensions on Wednesday, Dec.

10 and downgraded its probation to a severe warning, while two players continue a one-game suspension after a playoff brawl with Gainesville.

North Hall quarterback Alex Schlieman earned Offensive Player of the Year honors after a 3,000-yard season at the All-Region 6-3A game in Gainesville on Oct.

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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.

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.