Good morning, Gainesville.

Cumming’s FurKids is assisting Hall County Animal Control after two raids increased the shelter's canine count by over 100.

The organization has sheltered 20 dogs (19 beagles plus one terrier mix) and is providing care that includes surgery for Baylee and an upcoming amputation for Betsy.

Seven people were displaced Tuesday afternoon after a house fire in Clermont on the 6700 block of Stringer Road, according to Hall County Fire Rescue.

At about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, HCFR responded to a residential fire on the 6700 block of Stringer Rd & crews attacked the flames at a two-story home, displacing seven people as the fire marshal investigates the cause.

A Tuesday afternoon fire on Stringer Road in Hall County displaced seven residents from a two-story home as HCFR responded at 2:30 p.m. and quickly extinguished the flames while the American Red Cross provided shelter, with the fire's cause still under investigation.

In 2025, the Greater Hall Chamber Economic Development Council reported that ten new and expanding projects will add 691 jobs and $186.5M in capital investment to Gainesville-Hall County, boosting local business growth.

Expansion plans and infrastructure projects are on track to drive continued development into 2026.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce released its year-end report today showing how many jobs were added in Hall County in 2025 & detailing other key economic stats for the area.

Local health officials and Northeast Georgia Health System reported a severe flu season with 91 patients treated and 22 in the ICU, and they urge residents to get vaccinated and use antivirals for high-risk cases (such as older adults or those with underlying conditions).

North Hall girls won over Lakeview Academy at the Tampa Invitational in Tampa today (three players scored in double digits) to strengthen their season record.

Cherokee Bluff senior guard Claire Carlson, named Girls Basketball Player of the Week, helped the Lady Bears earn their first Lanierland Title on Dec.

22 by coming through in the clutch in the Class 3A second round.

Senior point guard K.J.

White led the top-ranked Red Elephants (champions of the 66th Lanierland Tournament) to two more showcase wins (last week) during local play.

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.