Gainesville
Morning News
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grayson Segars of Sloan Mill Road near Chestnut Mountain won the 2025 Light Up North Georgia Contest powered by Jackson EMC on Monday during WDUN’s The Drive at 5 — earning him a Turtlebox speaker and tickets to Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights display. AccessWDUN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NGMC Gainesville’s heart surgery team completed its 30th Barostim implant this week to ease heart failure symptoms. The minimally invasive procedure places the device under the skin (avoiding open-heart surgery) to lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, oncology nurse Tamika Johnson — with 30 years of experience on the oncology floor — cared for patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Her dedication highlights years of service in the local healthcare community. The Gainesville Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A five-story Candlewood Suites hotel opened off Mundy Mill Road near Interstate 985 & Oakwood. The building offers extended-stay options and adds to local lodging choices. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lakeview Academy boys (record now 7-3) outlasted North Hall in the fifth-place game as local fans cheered the intense match. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ The 66th Lanierland Basketball Tournament produced historic achievements, milestones, and a viral moment in Gainesville on Dec. 22 as local high school players, including KJ White (pictured driving against Cherokee Bluff), shone during the countywide event. The Gainesville Times
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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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2000's Nostalgic Party
8-11 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic blast from the past at a vibrant 2000s-themed party.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ David Foster Wallace
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