Gainesville
Morning News
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ivester Foundation invested $300k in the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s HALLmark 2025 to 2030 initiative to boost leadership, education, and workforce programs. The funding brings total commitments closer to the $2.9 million goal for local economic development (a legacy of community support). 97.5 Glory
- ➤ A local family that lost everything in a fire is working to rebuild their home and lives with support from neighbors (donations are coming soon). They plan to recover steadily as community members offer help. WSB-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At approximately 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Hall County Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire at the 4200 block of Burgundy Way (in Flowery Branch) where heavy flames were knocked down and the American Red Cross assisted five displaced residents while the cause is under investigation. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Early this morning, a house in Hall County burned and displaced five residents; fire officials are investigating the cause. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Atlanta rapper Offset is joining the local Toys 4 The Nawf event today in Gainesville to bring holiday cheer + distribute gifts to families, adding a festive spark to the season. WSB-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reports that this holiday season gas prices in Gainesville dropped, with the average falling a nickel to $2.68 while state and national figures dipped two cents; prices are the lowest this December since 2020—driven by strong supply amid high travel demand. 97.5 Glory
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth Hudson, nominated by Beltone’s local team after sharing his struggle with hearing loss, will receive free hearing aids on Christmas Eve from the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation in Flowery Branch to help him reconnect with family and friends. AccessWDUN
- ➤ In November, Thumbs Up Mission hosted its 24th Cancer Family Retreat at Great Woof Lodge in LaGrange, serving 86 families and 384 individuals using 261 volunteers — Paul Reeves performed a special set. The nonprofit will host its 25th retreat Feb. 7-9, 2026. AccessWDUN
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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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