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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Gainesville's Public Works Department has adjusted its garbage collection days for the holiday season, with collections rescheduled for Dec. 26 and Dec. 27. AccessWDUN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two inmates in the Hall County Jail were charged with drug-related offenses after synthetic marijuana and oxycodone were discovered in their cells. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Branch Properties plans major transformation of Lakeshore Mall, enhancing local commerce and community space. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation donated $100,000 to create the David L. Barnett Scholarship for first-generation Brenau University students from Hall County demonstrating financial need and academic merit. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chestatee girls' basketball team dominated Flowery Branch with a 65-24 win, advancing to the Lanierland tournament semifinals after beginning the game with a 16-0 run. AccessWDUN
- ➤ East Hall's boys basketball team advances to the semifinals after defeating North Hall in the first round of Lanierland on December 19, 2024. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Lakeview Academy's girls basketball team aims to win the Lanierland Basketball Tournament for the second consecutive year, starting Thursday. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Lakeview Academy girls basketball team defeated West Hall, advancing to the Lanierland Tournament semifinals against Cherokee Bluff. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Lakeview Academy's boys basketball team secures a spot in the semifinals of the 65th Annual Lanierland Basketball Tournament after a dramatic win against Flowery Branch, highlighted by a last-second block from Kyari Burch. The Gainesville Times
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Carriage Rides through Historic Downtown Gainesville
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Georgia Satellites Live Concert at Boot Barn Hall
The Georgia Satellites, a renowned Southern rock band, will perform a high-energy concert featuring their classic hits at Boot Barn Hall, suitable for ages 14 and up.
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3rd Annual Chanukah Celebration in Gainesville
This community event features menorah lighting, traditional foods, children's crafts, and festive music in Historic Downtown Gainesville.
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Judy Collins Concert
Judy Collins will perform live at Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers in Gainesville.
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Lauren Jordan Live Performance at Locos Grill & Pub
Enjoy a live music performance by Lauren Jordan at Locos Grill & Pub in Gainesville.
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Clay Walker Live Concert at Boot Barn Hall
Country music artist Clay Walker, celebrated for his hits and advocacy for Multiple Sclerosis awareness, will perform live at Boot Barn Hall, suitable for ages 14 and up.
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