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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, lifting spirits of patients, parents, and staff. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Northeast Georgia law enforcement identifies residential growth, increased DUI arrests, and the region's first mass school shooting as significant trends of 2024, with efforts to address these challenges continuing into 2025. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Chris Sexton and his son Mason from Gainesville win the grand prize in the Light Up North Georgia contest, securing an overnight stay at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. AccessWDUN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville woman was sentenced following a plea deal for the Truist Bank robbery in 2023. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ A woman was killed and a man was injured in a Christmas Eve shooting at a Gainesville homeless camp, with the suspect now in custody. The Gainesville Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville residents spend an average of $2,177 per month on household bills, ranking it the #61 most expensive city in Georgia for living costs. 97.5 Glory
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Bill Manus retired after nearly 50 years in family medicine in Gainesville, marking the end of an era for Longstreet Clinic. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sam Simonton, a USA Shooting athlete from Gainesville, won a women's skeet gold medal at the 2024 ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi, marking her second victory of the year. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Senior guard Caroline Bull was honored as MVP for guiding the Chestatee Lady War Eagles to their first Lanierland title since 2012. The Gainesville Times
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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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LifeSouth Blood Drive at Gainesville Public Utilities
A public blood drive hosted by LifeSouth, aimed at collecting blood donations to support the local Gainesville-Hall County community.
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Easton Corbin Concert
Easton Corbin will perform live at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville on January 24, 2025.
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