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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (February 7, 2022) – Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers for meal delivery. Our volunteers are the friendly faces that bring a meal and a smile to so many of Gainesville-Hall seniors. Join a team of other like-minded volunteers whose co...

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Gainesville proposing once-weekly curbside garbage collection in '23

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 1, 2022) – After 10-plus years of providing a high level of service for the same fixed price, the City of Gainesville says – with the rising cost of providing solid waste services – the time has come to make an adjustment, either to...

Holly Jolly Trolley hits City streets this weekend

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 22, 2022) – New in 2022, the City of Gainesville is giving the gift of a Holly Jolly Trolley to residents and visitors seeking oohs and ahhs this holiday season.

To help spread holiday cheer and boost excitement around the ...

CDG names Gainesville Top 10 '22 Digital Cities Survey winner

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 18, 2022) – The City of Gainesville is thrilled to have been recognized as a Top 10 2022 Digital Cities Survey winner by the Center for Digital Government (CDG), part of Government Technology News.

The top 10-ranking cities...

M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. reopened after storm drain collapse

UPDATE (4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18) – Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard has been reopened.

UPDATE (9 a.m. Nov. 17) – Gainesville Water Resources is continuing work to repair a collapsed storm drain in the area behind Boys &...

Gainesville offices closed Thanksgiving: Nov. 24-25

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 12, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov. 24-Friday, Nov. 25, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those ...

DWR repairs main break; water restored to schools

UPDATE (3:20 p.m. Oct. 31) | The Gainesville Department of Water Resources just confirmed water service has been restored to Gainesville High School and Centennial Arts Academy.

Those navigating the area are urged to drive carefully, and watch for construc...

USRowing names LLOP host venue for ‘23 Southeast Youth Championships

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2022) – Keeping true to its 25-plus-year tradition of hosting some of the world’s most talented athletes, Lake Lanier Olympic Park will add another “win” to its resume next year: hosting t...

Annual Trick or Treat on the Square set Monday, Oct. 31

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2022) – The historic square in downtown Gainesville will get a little sweeter – and spookier – come Monday, Oct. 31, with the return of Main Street Gainesville’s FREE Trick or Treat on the...

Gainesville offices closed Veterans Day: Nov. 11

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Oct. 15, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Veterans Day holiday Friday, Nov. 11, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

•&...

Moody's assigns Aa1 to Gainesville Redevelopment Authority's City-guaranteed revenue bonds

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 1, 2022) – Moody's Investors Service has assigned Aa1 ratings to the Gainesville Redevelopment Authority's $32.8 million Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds (Gainesville Projects), Series 2022A and $3.1 million Tax...

Gainesville offices closed Labor Day: Sept. 5

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 12, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 5, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

•&...

City of Gainesville on board with trolley tracking app

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (July 18, 2022) – To better serve riders of the popular Gainesville Trolley, the City of Gainesville – specifically Hall Area Transit (HAT) – has plans to unveil a mobile app enabling users to pinpoint the tr...

Athens St./Hwy. 129 South Corridor Master Plan unveiled

City leaders, UGA reps share vision July 20 at Fair Street Neighborhood Center

Gainesville offices closed Independence Day: July 4

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 16, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Fourth of July holiday Monday, July 4, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

•...

West Academy Street to partially close for paving

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 2, 2022) – As part of the City of Gainesville's ongoing Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project, West Academy Street will partially close for paving, allowing for smoother sailing from Washington to Green street...

Summertime spin: City rolls out downtown, neighborhood trolleys

**UPDATE (July 8, 2022) – Downtown-Dixon and Downtown-Glenwood trolley service expanded to Thursday**

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 26, 2022) – The City of Gainesville, specifically Hall Area Transit (HAT), is proud to announce the return of a ...

Gainesville offices closed Memorial Day: May 30

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 17, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 30, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

•&am...

Gainesville CVB launches ‘Love Where You Live’ campaign

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 10, 2022) – You’re invited! The Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) welcomes you to experience for yourself why City of Gainesville residents love where they live.

To promote all the awesome things to ...

Boil water advisory for some water customers lifted

UPDATE – The advisory has been lifted.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 1, 2022) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a boil water advisory due to the repair of a water main line May 1, the loss of pow...

Washington Street milling continues Wednesday

UPDATE (April 29, 2022) – It’s official! The City of Gainesville is pleased to announce crews recently completed paving in the area of the historic square in Downtown Gainesville. The following roadways (now open) rec...

CVB to host Gainesville Visitor Center open house May 3

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 25, 2022) – In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week May 1-7, the Gainesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host an open house Tuesday, May 3, at the Gainesville Visitor Center.

“The purpo...

Saturday water outage to impact 50 residences

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 19, 2022) – A valve repair at Prior Street and Jesse Jewell Parkway is on the Gainesville Department of Water Resources' to-do list, which will result in temporary water service interruptions for some customers f...

DWR to release 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report May 30

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 18, 2022) – Gainesville Water Resources is on track to release Monday, May 30, the 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which contains results from 2021 calendar year testing of the City of Gainesville’s d...

Bradford Street partially closed through April 13

UPDATE (4 p.m. April 13) – Bradford Street is now open to vehicle traffic.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 25, 2022) – As part of the City of Gainesville's ongoing Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project, Bradford Street between Bren...

Davis Street partially closed through March 18

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 14, 2022) – Davis Street between Grove Street and the Midland Greenway Trail is closed to traffic now through Friday, March 18, to allow for work by the Gainesville Department of Water Resources.

Work completed will be par...

2022 Food Truck Friday season returns March 11

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 8, 2022) – Been craving some fun in the sun? You’re in luck! The City of Gainesville’s 2022 event season opens this week with the return of Food Truck Friday.

The latest six-course serving of Food Truck...

City of Gainesville launches new tourism website

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 2, 2022) – A year after launching a revamped gainesville.org, the City of Gainesville has debuted a tourism-focused sister site, ExploreGainesville.org, geared toward residents and visitors seeking out the very best the &...

Davis Street partially closed through March 8

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2022) – Davis Street between Grove Street and the Midland Greenway Trail is closed to traffic now through Tuesday, March 8, to allow for work by the Gainesville Department of Water Resources.

Work completed will be part...

Sports Fest a ‘score’ for athletes, sports enthusiasts

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 17, 2022) – Athletes and sports enthusiasts hoping to “score” information on all local sports and sports-related organizations need not look further than the Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance&rsq...

Zach Philyaw rises to rank of deputy fire chief

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2022) – The City of Gainesville has a new deputy chief at the Gainesville Fire Department.

Promoted by new Gainesville Fire Chief Brandon Ellis, Zach Philyaw assumed the role of deputy fire chief in early February.

“Zach has been ...

Gainesville: Fire Hydrant Design Contest now open

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 24, 2022) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) has kicked off the 2022 Elementary School Fire Hydrant Design Contest ahead of Drinking Water Week May 1-7.

Celebrating Drinking Water Week gives DWR an opport...

Century Place water main break repair & road closure, Jan. 21

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2022) – Road closed at Century Place between Billy Lotheridge Blvd and Elephant Trail. Also, Billy Lotheridge Blvd will be closed between Rainey Street to John W Morrow Jr Pkwy today, Friday, Jan. 21, until approximate...

2040 Comp Plan: City updating 20-year blueprint for growth

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 11, 2022) – Gainesville’s future is bright, and City leadership wants to have an updated roadmap to steer the community in the right direction.

That roadmap is Gainesville’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, whic...

Gainesville offices closed MLK Jr. Day: Jan. 17

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 17, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

• Gainesvill...

Brandon Ellis Gainesville’s new fire chief

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 3, 2022) – It’s official: the City of Gainesville has a new chief to lead the Gainesville Fire Department (GFD).

Former Gainesville Fire Capt. Brandon Ellis, of Clermont, assumed the chief’s role Jan. 1 ...

Gainesville offices closed New Year's Eve: Dec. 31

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 25, 2021) – The City of Gainesville will observe the New Year's holiday Friday, Dec. 31, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

• Gain...

New website launched for Highlands to Islands Trail

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 18, 2021) – Users of the Highlands to Islands Trail have a new and improved way to keep up with the latest news and events related to the trail network.

On Friday, Dec. 17, the new website was unveiled to the publi...

Gainesville offices closed Christmas: Dec. 23-24

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 7, 2021) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Christmas holiday Thursday, Dec. 23-Friday, Dec. 24, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at t...

Main Street Money easy way to give the gift of local

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 9, 2021) – With Christmas around the corner, Main Street Gainesville is reminding visitors to the historic downtown square of yet another way they can support small businesses.

Through Main Street Money, anyone can give the...

Water outage Nov. 18 to impact 250-plus customers

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Water main improvements is on the Gainesville Department of Water Resources' to-do list, which will result in temporary water service interruptions from approximately 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, f...

Christmas on Green Street set Dec. 5 in downtown Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 16, 2021) – Christmas will come early in 2021, just as it does every year for the City of Gainesville.

Brought to you by Main Street Gainesville, Christmas on Green Street 2021 is slated for 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, along h...

Gainesville offices closed Thanksgiving: Nov. 25-26

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 15, 2021) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov. 25-Friday, Nov. 26, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those ...

UNG to host ‘22 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 9, 2021) – It’s official: The University of North Georgia (UNG) – supported by the City of Gainesville, Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance and Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) – will host the 2022 NCAA Division II W...

Gainesville HR director named ‘HR Professional of the Year 2021’ by SHRM Georgia State Council

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 4, 2021) – The City of Gainesville is proud to recognize Administrative Services/Human Resources Director Janeann Allison, who was recently named “HR Professional of the Year 2021” by the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)...

Some Flowery Branch customers to experience water outage

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (Nov. 3, 2021) – Some City of Gainesville water customers in the Flowery Branch area will experience an interruption in service Thursday, Nov. 4.

Customers on the following streets will see the outage from approximately 8 a.m....

Brandon Ellis named Gainesville fire chief’s successor

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 2, 2021) – The City of Gainesville has decided who will fill the shoes of Gainesville Fire Chief Jerome Yarbrough upon his retirement Dec. 31.

Gainesville Fire Capt. Brandon Ellis, of Clermont, will assume the role of chief Jan. 1, 2...

DWR: Water main break reported in Gainesville

UPDATE (5:45 p.m. Nov. 2) – Service has now been restored.Customers impacted are under a boil water advisory until further notice.GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 2, 2021) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) is working to resto...

Water outage Nov. 2 to impact 100 customers

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 2, 2021) – Water main improvements is on the Gainesville Department of Water Resources' to-do list, which will result in temporary water service interruptions from approximately 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, for ...

Flock to Gainesville for fall leaf watching

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the 11th installment in a series, which will be ...

Gainesville offices closed Veterans Day: Thursday, Nov. 11

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Oct. 27, 2021) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Veterans Day holiday Thursday, Nov. 11, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

• Gainesvil...

Water outage Oct. 26 to impact 110 customers

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Oct. 26, 2021) – Water main improvements is on the Gainesville Department of Water Resources' to-do list, which will result in temporary water service interruptions from approximately 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, fo...

DWR: Water main break reported in Flowery Branch

UPDATE (6 p.m. Oct. 21, 2021) – The break has been repaired and service restored.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (Oct. 21, 2021) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) is working to restore water to approximately 250 customers follo...

Gainesville to offer FREE WeGo rides to Community Vaccine Day event

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Oct. 1, 2021) – The City of Gainesville is once again partnering with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, plus dozens of other organizations, to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Community Vaccine Day, a ...

Gainesville fire chief announces year-end retirement

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2021) – Longtime Gainesville Fire Chief Jerome Yarbrough has announced he will retire Dec. 31.

Chief Yarbrough has served the City 37 faithful years in different capacities with the Gainesville Fire Department (GFD), l...

DWR: Water outage in Gaines Ferry Road/Sunset Court area

UPDATE (12:25 p.m. Sept. 27): Water has been restored. A boil water advisory has been issued for impacted customers until Gainesville Water Resources can confirm the water is safe to drink.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 27, 2021) – To allow for repair ...

Fall in love with Gainesville event season

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the tenth installment in a series, which will be...

2040 Comp Plan: City updating 20-year blueprint for growth

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 30, 2021) – Gainesville’s future is bright, and City leadership wants to have an updated roadmap to steer the community in the right direction.

That roadmap is Gainesville’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, whic...

Union Circle customers to experience water outage

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2021) – Customers on Union Circle from Spout Springs Road to Rushing Creek Way (The Park at Chestnut Mountain), plus all side streets, will experience a water service interruption until approximately 4 p.m. today, Sept...

Union Circle customers under boil water advisory

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2021) – Customers on Union Circle from Spout Springs Road to Union Church Road, plus all side streets, are under a boil water advisory following a water service interruption.

The Gainesville Department of Water Resource...

Water outage Sept. 8-9 to impact 50 customers

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 7, 2021) – Fire hydrant replacement and maintenance is on the Gainesville Department of Water Resources' to-do list, which will result in water service interruptions from approximately 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday,...

Forrest Avenue partially closed due to sinkhole

UPDATE: The road has been reopened.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 31, 2021) – Forrest Avenue between Green and Bradford streets is now closed pending repair of a sinkhole, confirmed the Gainesville Department of Water Resources.

Motorists should plan for...

Lake Lanier: Gainesville's crown jewel

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the ninth installment in a series, which will be...

DWR: Christopher Drive to close Aug. 29-30

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 27, 2021) – Christopher Drive between Thompson Bridge Road and Longview Drive will close over the weekend to allow for work by the Gainesville Department of Water Resources.

The closure, intended to avoid interruptions duri...

Gainesville Farmers Market set Aug. 27 on historic downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 25, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, Aug. 27, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts an...

6 qualify for seats on Gainesville City Council, BOE

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 19, 2021) – Several candidates have qualified for seats on the Gainesville City Council and Gainesville City Board of Education (BOE). The Gainesville City Clerk's Office released the information Thursday after th...

Gainesville awarded for excellence in financial reporting

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 18, 2021) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Gainesville for its comprehensive annual financial r...

Gainesville offices closed Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 6

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 17, 2021) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 6, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

• Gainesville Ad...

Qualifying set Aug. 16-18 for City council, Gainesville City BOE

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 13, 2021) – Qualifying for seats on the Gainesville City Council and Gainesville City Board of Education (BOE) is slated daily from Monday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Seats up for election Nov. 2 on the City council include the mayo...

DWR: Glenwood Drive partially closed for work

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 13, 2021) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources has closed Glenwood Drive from Morningside Drive to Memorial Drive until 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 13.

The closure will allow crews to install a water main valve.

Those n...

Gainesville Farmers Market set Aug. 13 on historic downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 12, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, Aug. 13, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts an...

Food Truck Friday returns Aug. 13 to Lake Lanier Olympic Park

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 9, 2021) – The 2021 season of Food Truck Friday continues this week, Aug. 13, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Come hungry from 5-9 p.m. and indulge in a generous lineup of food, beverage and dessert trucks, plus live entertain...

Gainesville Farmers Market set Aug. 6 ahead of First Friday concert

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 5, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, Aug. 6, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts and ...

Gainesville celebrates US leaders, veterans

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the eighth installment in a series, which will b...

Gainesville Farmers Market set July 30 on downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (July 29, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, July 30, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts and live mus...

Gainesville Farmers Market set July 23 on downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (July 22, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, July 23, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts an...

Gainesville Farmers Market set July 16 on downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (July 15, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, July 16, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts an...

‘Lunch trolley’ hits Gainesville streets

UPDATE: The Gainesville Summer Lunch Trolley service has ended for the season. Check back in 2022 for its return!

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (July 14, 2021) – The City of Gainesville is proud to announce the soft launch of a lunchtime trolley service utili...

Beach Bash 2021 a ‘shore thing’ for July 16 at Lake Lanier

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (July 12, 2021) – Gainesville may be hundreds of miles from the ocean, but the City is gearing up to ride the wave that is Beach Bash 2021.

Beach Bash is slated for 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 16, on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier a...

Gainesville Farmers Market set July 9 on downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (July 8, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, July 9, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts and ...

Fourth of July: Gainesville offices closed Monday, July 5

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 30, 2021) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Fourth of July holiday Monday, July 5, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

• Gainesvil...

Attractions, landmarks abound in 'Hospitality Capital of the World'

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the seventh installment in a series, which will ...

You're the Reason Scholarship recipients announced

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 17, 2021) – The City of Gainesville has announced the 2021 recipients of You’re the Reason Scholarship funds.

The seven winners were announced Tuesday, June 15, by Mayor Danny Dunagan during the regular m...

Gainesville Farmers Market set June 18 on downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 16, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, June 18, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts an...

Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival Scholarship recipients announced

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 16, 2021) – Before loved ones and City of Gainesville leadership, among others, a handful of North Georgia students were recognized Tuesday, June 15, as recipients of 2021 Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival Scholarship funds.

The th...

Gainesville, community partners to offer free COVID-19 vaccines

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 14, 2020) – Gainesville-Hall County residents and visitors 18 and over won’t have to travel far to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Moderna-brand vaccines will be administered free of charge from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Ju...

Gainesville Farmers Market returns June 11 to downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 10, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns Friday, June 11, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts an...

Food Truck Friday returns June 11 to Lake Lanier Olympic Park

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 9, 2021) – The 2021 season of Food Truck Friday continues this week, June 11, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Come hungry from 5-9 p.m. and indulge in a generous lineup of food, beverage and dessert trucks, plus live entertain...

‘Downtown Get-Around’ gets rolling June 9 in downtown

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 8, 2021) – The City of Gainesville is putting rubber to the road in its latest effort to encourage visitors to downtown amid construction.

Known as the “Downtown Get-Around”, the eight-person club car wi...

Gainesville Farmers Market returns today to downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 4, 2021) – The Gainesville Farmers Market returns today, June 4, to the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts and l...

Main Street Gainesville receives 2021 national accreditation

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 2, 2021) – Main Street Gainesville has been designated as an accredited Main Street™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accred...

First Friday concert slated June 4

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 1, 2021) – This Friday, June 4, Main Street Gainesville is bringing back to downtown Gainesville the First Fridays concert series.

“Having the historic downtown buildings filled with all of our favorite small businesses just feels li...

DWR set for downtown water outage June 2

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 31, 2021) – So the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) can perform system maintenance, water service will be interrupted from approximately 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, for some customers in downtown Gainesv...

Gainesville: the City departments behind its success

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the sixth installment in a series, which will be...

Gainesville Farmers Market kicks off 2021 season May 28

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 28, 2021) – Just in time for summer, the Gainesville Farmers Market returns for the 2021 season Friday, May 28, on the historic square in downtown Gainesville.

For the 13th year, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy ...

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report now available

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 27, 2020) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources has made available the latest Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report became available on the City’s website, gainesville.org, Thursday, ...

Final Blue Sky concert set May 26 on downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 26, 2021) – What elevates a warm, sunny afternoon spent shopping or dining on the historic square in downtown Gainesville? How about live music?

“Downtown Gainesville has carried a vibrant arts and performance cult...

West Academy, Green streets closed until late May

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 25, 2021) – The Gainesville Public Works Department is reminding the motoring public of the following road closures currently in effect and lasting through late May. Both closures have enabled crews to perform utility work ...

Gainesville offices closed Memorial Day: Monday, May 31

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 24, 2021) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 31, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

All administrative offices, including those at the:

• Gainesville ...

Public hearings set for Gainesville Connection, Dial-A-Ride elimination

The Gainesville Connection staff has scheduled public hearings to receive public comment about the proposed closures of Dial-A-Ride vanpool service and Gainesville Connection fixed-route bus service. If approved, the changes will take effect June 30.

Propo...

Lake Life Festival set Saturday at Lake Lanier Olympic Park

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 22, 2021) – Experience lake life at the inaugural Lake Life Festival, slated for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, May 22, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Lake Lanier Olympic Park is gathering all the fun activities and experiences Lake Lan...

West Academy, Green streets to close until late May

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 18, 2021) – The Gainesville Public Works Department has announced the following road closures taking effect this week and lasting through late May. Both closures will enable crews to perform utility work in the area.

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Blue Sky Concert Series returns May 19 to downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 17, 2021) – What elevates a warm, sunny afternoon spent shopping or dining on the historic square in downtown Gainesville? How about live music?

“Downtown Gainesville has carried a vibrant arts and performance cult...

GET YOUR GRUB ON!

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 13, 2021) – The 2021 season of Food Truck Friday continues this week, May 14, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Come hungry from 5-9 p.m. and indulge in a generous lineup of food, beverage and dessert trucks, plus live entertainm...

Blue Sky Concert Series returns May 12 to downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 10, 2021) – What elevates a warm, sunny afternoon spent shopping or dining on the historic square in downtown Gainesville? How about live music?

“Downtown Gainesville has carried a vibrant arts and performance cult...

DWR: Street closure, water outage set overnight Monday

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 6, 2021) – Historic Green Street, starting next week, will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes as the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues maintenance on the City's underground water system...

Main Street Gainesville: First Fridays returning May 7

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 5, 2021) – Starting this Friday, May 7, Main Street Gainesville is bringing back to downtown Gainesville the First Fridays concert series.

“Having the historic downtown buildings filled with all of our favorite sma...

Safe Kids Day set Saturday, May 8

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 3, 2021) – In recognition of Safe Kids Day, the Gainesville Fire Department is gearing up to host several safety-related activities Saturday, May 8, at station No. 1.

Activities are slated from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will includ...

Gainesville, Georgia: 'Poultry Capital of the World'

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the fifth installment in a series, which will be featured ...

Blue Sky Concert Series returns May 5 to downtown square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 29, 2021) – What elevates a warm, sunny afternoon spent shopping or dining on the historic square in downtown Gainesville? How about live music?

“Downtown Gainesville has carried a vibrant arts and performance culture throughout its...

Mayor Dunagan delivers 2021 State of the City Address

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 21, 2021) – At the Tuesday, April 20, regular meeting of the Gainesville City Council, Mayor Danny Dunagan delivered the 2021 State of the City Address highlighting accomplishments from “one of the biggest and b...

GWR to release 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report May 30

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 27, 2021) – Gainesville Water Resources is on track to release Sunday, May 30, the 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which contains results from 2020 testing of the City of Gainesville’s drinking water ...

MotoAmerica Kickoff Party races to Gainesville April 29

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 19, 2021) – Mark your calendars: the MotoAmerica Kickoff Party is slated for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 29, on the historic square in downtown Gainesville. The party will precede the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta event ...

DWR set for weekend water outage

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 13, 2021) – So the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) can perform system maintenance, specifically valve replacement, water service will be interrupted from approximately 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 17, for some cust...

GET YOUR GRUB ON!

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 1, 2021) – Still hungry? Get ready for a second helping of Food Truck Friday next week, April 9, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

After a successful season opener in March, City of Gainesville organizers are excited to welcome...

Gainesville extends $1 WeGo rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 31, 2021) – To further support the coronavirus vaccination effort in Gainesville-Hall County, the City of Gainesville will continue offering discounted WeGo rides ($1 from $3) through June for those traveling to get the v...

Moody's upgrades Gainesville's GOULT to Aa1; outlook stable

NEW YORK (March 30, 2021) – Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the City of Gainesville's general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) bond rating to Aa1 from Aa2, issued through the Gainesville Redevelopment Authority. The City has approximately $5.6 mill...

Green Street SE closed through March 19

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 10, 2021) – Effective immediately, Green Street S.E. – located between Washington and Spring streets – will be closed until March 19 to allow for utility work, announced the Gainesville Public Works De...

Gainesville Parks & Rec: known for quality programming, facilities

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the fourth installment in a series, which will b...

2021 Food Truck Friday season returns March 12

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 3, 2021) – Been craving some fun in the sun? You’re in luck! The City of Gainesville’s 2021 event season opens in mid-March with the return of Food Truck Friday.

The latest five-course serving of Food T...

DWR: Water outage set Monday in South Hall

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 5, 2021) – So the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) can complete water main improvements, water service will be interrupted from approximately 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, March 8, for some customers in the souther...

Midweek water outage planned near Civic Center

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 2, 2021) – To allow for the installation of water main valves, water service will be interrupted from approximately 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, for some customers in the area of the Gainesville Civic Center, the...

Black History Month: Gainesville celebrates African-American leaders

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the third installment in a series, which will be featured ...

McEver Road: Water service interrupted Thursday

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 25, 2021) – Water service will be interrupted from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, for customers on McEver Road between Stephens Road/Old Flowery Branch Road and Oakwood Road, the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) ann...

Parker Street partially closed through Sunday

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 19, 2021) – Starting Saturday, Feb. 20, Parker Street between Gordon and East avenues will be closed to traffic through Sunday, Feb. 21, announced the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR).

The DWR stated the clos...

Gainesville, NGCF address community needs magnified by pandemic

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 17, 2021) – As the fight against COVID-19 persists, the City of Gainesville and North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) have partnered together to help those adversely impacted by the pandemic, whether due to illness, loss of empl...

Cottrell to Invest $125 Million in Gainesville, Hall County Expansion

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Cottrell, an industry leader in manufacturing and assembling over-the-road car haulers and equipment, will establish a second manufacturing facility in Gainesville. This will serve as the company’s...

Gainesville to operate on 2-hour delay Tuesday

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 15, 2021) – With rain and below-freezing temperatures creating the potential for black ice, the City of Gainesville will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Feb. 16, to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

All city administrativ...

City phones offline pending work; inbound calls to be restored

UPDATE (10:50 a.m. Feb. 2): The City phone system is back online.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 2, 2021) -- The City of Gainesville IT Department, with the assistance of its communications provider, is currently performing maintenance on City phone lines today, F...

Main Street Money latest way to give the gift of local

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 25, 2020) – With Small Business Saturday around the corner, Main Street Gainesville is rolling out yet another way visitors to the historic downtown square can support small businesses in and around the area.

Through Main S...

hALL in partners seek to spread awareness, deepen campaign’s reach

HALL COUNTY, Ga. (Nov. 17, 2020) – Since the campaign launched in early October, more than 260 pledges representing dozens of businesses and organizations have signed up in support of the hALL in initiative, which seeks to stop the spread of COVID-19 in G...

New WeGo vanpool service launching Dec. 14

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 11, 2020) – The City of Gainesville will launch next week a new vanpool operation – WeGo – serving residents and visitors traveling within city limits.

“It’s easy, quick, safe and affordable,” Gainesville-Hall County Community Servic...

Public encouraged to take hALL IN pledge against COVID-19

HALL COUNTY, Ga. (Oct. 2, 2020) – Local governments and community leaders in Gainesville-Hall County are encouraging everyone to be hALL in when it comes to the fight against COVID-19.

A collaborative effort by local governments, community leaders and key ...

WeGo offering $1 rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 4, 2021) – Have a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, but no ride? Consider WeGo, the City of Gainesville’s new vanpool service.

In February and March, WeGo will offer $1 fares (reduced from $3) to riders traveling ...

DWR to test system, intermittent water outages expected

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 3, 2021) – Some City of Gainesville customers will experience temporary water outages Thursday, Feb. 4, as the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) tests its system.

Water supplied to Brenau University and 25-30 ...

Parker Street partially closed through Saturday

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 3, 2021) – Starting Wednesday, Feb. 3, Parker Street between Gordon and East avenues will be closed to traffic through Saturday, Feb. 6, announced the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR).

The DWR stated the clos...

Scholarship offered to poultry, agriculture majors

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 2, 2021) – The City of Gainesville is pleased to announce the opening of the Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival Scholarship.

You may apply for this scholarship through March 1, if eligibility criteria is met. Below you&...

Did you know? Read up on Gainesville’s beloved ho-ho-holiday history

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the first installment in a series, which will be...

Gainesville triumphed through tragedy before earning reputation as popular Northeast GA destination

Editor’s Note: To celebrate the City of Gainesville turning 200 years old on Nov. 30, 2021, Gainesville Georgia Government is sharing interesting highlights from its centuries-old history. This is the second installment in a series, which will b...

Red & Blue 5K open to public

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2021) – Ever wonder what it’d feel like to run alongside your heroes? Now’s your chance!

As part of the 2021 Georgia Police & Fire Games, hosted by the City of Gainesville June 20-26, the public ...

Grove Street partially closed through Friday

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2021) – Starting today, Jan. 25, Grove Street between Parker and Banks streets will be closed to traffic through Friday, Jan. 29, the Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced.

The DWR stated the closure...

Broad Street closed between Prior, Spring streets

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 20, 2021) – To assist Longstreet Clinic personnel in administering COVID-19 vaccines and drive-thru tests, the City of Gainesville has addressed a distraction that could impede progress.

The Gainesville City Council voted u...

Municipal court announces January schedule changes

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 1, 2021) – To ensure everyone’s safety during the pandemic, and in the event COVID-19 cases rise after the holidays, Gainesville Municipal Court has rescheduled court dates planned the first week in January 2021....

CHRISTMAS ON GREEN STREET 2022

Experience the holiday magic Dec. 4 in historic Gainesville

WHAT A RE-LEAF

Curbside leaf collection service resumes Oct. 3-Jan. 27, 2023

HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY

For residents, visitors seeking oohs, ahhs this holiday season

BUILDING ON SUCCESS

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sep. 14, 2021) – All you need to do is take a drive around town or a stroll around the square to see just how fast the City of Gainesville is growing.

Many don't realize just how integral the Gainesville Community and Economic Development...

ADVENTURE AWAITS

GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY (July 6, 2022) – A new video highlighting the Highlands to Islands Trail has been released, touting the trail system’s existing network of trails and the impact the trail system has on the community as a whole.

T...

BOOK WEGO

Request a ride from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday

Entertain your inner sleuth

Discover historical facts along Main Street Gainesville’s self-guided walking tour

Skate Park

Gainesville has one of the most popular skate parks in the state.

Neighborhood Parks

Intown parks make City living fun with something for everyone.

Greenways

Take a stroll or bike ride through one of the City's greenways.

Lake Parks

Find easy access to Lake Lanier and spend the day at the park.

Become a Sports Fest Vendor

Share what your organization does, any leagues or upcoming tournaments, classes or summer camps.

LSA Sharks Shootout

Register your team now

Georgia Foothills Festival

Volleyball teams register now for this 11U-18U Club Divisions Tournament

Register Now for Spring Sports

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 8, 2021) – Registration is now open for Gainesville Parks and Recreation's spring youth leagues.  

Youth baseball offers leagues for ages 5 to 14 and softball leagues ages 7 to 12. Registration ends Januar...

Spring Baseball & Softball

Registration is now open. Ages 5 - 16.

Food Truck Friday

The season kicks off March 11, 2022

Explore Public Art

Take a stroll and walk off those holiday meals while hunting for art around the community.