Good morning, Gainesville.

Hall County Fire Rescue celebrated 20 new firefighter/EMTs at Lanier Tech’s Ramsey Conference Center after 32 weeks of training covering firefighting techniques + emergency medical skills.

The graduates now join a staff of 370 serving Hall County.

Former firefighters Noey Guajardo and Shane Martin built Gainesville Cabinet Company on Delta Drive, offering custom + semi-custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, and offices after serving with the local fire department.

A new 104-acre inland port near Ga.

365 in northeast Hall County will open in the future and employ about 20 people, plus it will be served by rail from the Port of Savannah.

The Gainesville City school board honored Chair Andy Stewart on Monday during its regular meeting as he steps down after eight years of service, marking his contribution to local education.

Georgia's Department of Education released its official list of Targeted Support & Improvement schools for 2025 (including Fair Street International Academy in Gainesville and Lanier College and Career Academy in Hall County).

The designation supports underperforming student groups under ESSA.

Brenau University President David L.

Barnett (since 2005) has been named chair of the 77-member Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, succeeding Blaine Hanson. He will work with the commission to improve higher education.

Record-high levels of a substance in Lake Lanier are making Gainesville's water taste unusual, and experts at Riverside Water Treatment are using an activated carbon feed system to manage the lake turnover effect, though they remain unsure why.

Hall County Environmental Health Department released restaurant inspection scores for establishments in Gainesville for Dec.

9–15, noting issues with unwashed hands and bacon cross contamination. The scores aim to inform local diners about food safety practices.

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.