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Posted on: March 31, 2021

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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...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Spring St. to partially close Saturday, March 18

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 17, 2023) – Drivers should expect Spring Street between Green Street SE and E.E. Butler Parkway to be closed from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18.

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Mutts on Main returns March 25 to historic Gainesville square

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 6, 2023) – Join Main Street Gainesville for a tail-waggin’ good time Saturday, March 25, when the historic square goes to the dogs with the return of Mutts on Main in downtown Gainesville.

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Posted on: February 22, 2023

Glenwood Drive partially closed today, Feb. 22

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 22, 2023) – Glenwood Drive NE near the intersection of Memorial Drive will be partially closed to traffic until 6 p.m. today, Feb. 22.

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

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Glenwood Drive partially closed Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 16, 2023) – Glenwood Drive NE near the intersection of Memorial Drive will be partially closed to traffic from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, Feb. 18.

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

City completes Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative

Gainesville completes GEPC program

ATLANTA – The City of Gainesville was recognized as a graduate of the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative (GEPC) program by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) at the 2023 Cities United Summit. ...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Gainesville makes BRAG’s 2023 route of ‘charming GA towns’

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 6, 2023) – The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) has announced the route for its 43rd Annual Big BRAG ride June 3-10 and the results are in: the City of Gainesville will play host to roughly 1,500 cyclists this summer as ...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia announces route for Big BRAG ride

ATLANTA – The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is excited to announce the route for their annual Big BRAG ride, taking place June 3-10. Cyclists will embark on a nearly 400-mile journey across the state of Georgia, starting in Clayton on Sunda...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

Maple Street partially closed through early Tuesday evening

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 31, 2023) – Maple Street from Broad Street SW to Jesse Jewell Parkway has been closed until 6 p.m. today (Tuesday), Jan. 31, for emergency utility installation.

Those navigating the area are urged to drive carefully, and wa...

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Posted on: January 27, 2023

Broad Street to partially close Friday evening

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 27, 2023) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources will be asphalting a downtown roadway cut earlier this week to make emergency sewer repairs.

Broad Street from E.E. Butler Parkway to Henry Ward Way will close from ...

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Broad Street partially closed until further notice

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2023) – The Gainesville Department of Water Resources is working to address an emergency sewer repair needed in the area of the Hall County Courthouse.

Broad Street from E.E. Butler Parkway to Henry Ward Way will close from 6:30 ...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Prior Street NE to close on-off Jan. 13-17 for repairs

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 13, 2023) – The Gainesville Public Works Department is facilitating repairs to Prior Street NE after the road failed early Thursday evening, Jan. 12, during a severe weather event across Gainesville-Hall County.

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Posted on: January 4, 2023

Scholarship offered to poultry, agriculture majors

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2023) – The City of Gainesville is pleased to announce the application process for the 2023 Gainesville Chicken Festival Scholarship opens Jan. 15.

You may apply for this scholarship through March 1, if eligibility crite...

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Posted on: January 3, 2022

Gainesville offices closed for MLK Jr. Day: Jan. 16

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Jan. 3, 2023) – The City of Gainesville will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 16, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

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Posted on: December 21, 2022

Holly Jolly Trolley canceled Christmas week

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 21, 2022) – With wintry conditions forecast this week for Gainesville-Hall County, creating the potential for gusty winds and black ice, the Holly Jolly Trolley will not run Christmas week.

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Posted on: December 20, 2022

Chattahoochee Golf Club to close Dec. 21-27 due to wintry forecast

To prepare for wintry conditions forecast this week for Gainesville-Hall County, Chattahoochee Golf Club (CGC) will close from noon Wednesday, Dec. 21, through Tuesday, Dec. 27. The plan is to reopen CGC Wednesday, Dec. 28, weather permitting.

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Posted on: December 19, 2022

Gainesville offices closed for New Year's Day: Jan. 2, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe New Year's Day Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

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Posted on: December 8, 2022

City of Gainesville's 3rd Annual Festival of Trees underway

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 8, 2022) – Christmas is around the corner and to spread a little holiday merriment, the City of Gainesville is hosting its third annual Festival of Trees (formerly known as the Gainesville Administration Building Christmas...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Gainesville moving to once-weekly garbage collection in January

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 6, 2022) – For the first time in nearly 13 years, the City of Gainesville has modified its solid waste services, moving garbage collection from twice weekly to once weekly effective Jan. 23, 2023. Customers will also be re...

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Posted on: December 5, 2022

Gainesville offices closed Christmas: Dec. 23 + Dec. 26

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 5, 2022) – The City of Gainesville will observe the Christmas holiday Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, resulting in unavailability of the following facilities and services:

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Posted on: December 1, 2022

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...

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

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.

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Posted on: November 18, 2022

CDG names Gainesville Top 10 '22 Digital Cities Survey winner

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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.

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

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

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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 &...

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Posted on: November 12, 2022

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:

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Posted on: October 31, 2022

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.

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Posted on: October 17, 2022

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...

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Posted on: October 17, 2022

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...

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Posted on: October 15, 2022

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:

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Posted on: September 6, 2022

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...

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Posted on: August 12, 2022

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:

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Posted on: July 18, 2022

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...

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Posted on: July 8, 2022

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

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

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Posted on: June 16, 2022

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:

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Posted on: June 2, 2022

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...

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Posted on: May 26, 2022

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 ...

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Posted on: May 17, 2022

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:

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Posted on: May 10, 2022

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.

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Posted on: May 1, 2022

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...

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Posted on: April 27, 2022

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...

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Posted on: April 25, 2022

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.

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Posted on: April 19, 2022

Saturday water outage to impact 50 residences

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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...

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Posted on: April 18, 2022

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...

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Posted on: March 25, 2022

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...

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Posted on: March 8, 2022

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.

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Posted on: March 2, 2022

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 &...

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

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...

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Posted on: February 10, 2022

Zach Philyaw rises to rank of deputy fire chief

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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.

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Posted on: January 24, 2022

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.

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Posted on: January 11, 2022

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...

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Posted on: January 3, 2022

Brandon Ellis Gainesville’s new fire chief

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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 ...

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Posted on: December 25, 2021

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:

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Posted on: December 7, 2021

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:

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Posted on: December 9, 2021

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...

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Posted on: November 17, 2021

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...

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Posted on: November 16, 2021

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...

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Posted on: November 15, 2021

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:

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Posted on: November 9, 2021

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...

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Posted on: November 4, 2021

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

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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)...

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Posted on: November 3, 2021

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....

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Posted on: November 2, 2021

Brandon Ellis named Gainesville fire chief’s successor

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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...

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Posted on: November 2, 2021

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...

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Posted on: November 2, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: October 30, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: October 27, 2021

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:

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Posted on: October 26, 2021

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...

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Posted on: October 21, 2021

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...

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Posted on: October 1, 2021

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.

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Posted on: September 16, 2021

Gainesville fire chief announces year-end retirement

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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...

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Posted on: September 27, 2021

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.

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Posted on: September 30, 2021

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...

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Posted on: August 30, 2021

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...

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Posted on: September 8, 2021

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...

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Posted on: September 8, 2021

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.

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Posted on: September 7, 2021

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,...

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Posted on: August 31, 2021

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.

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Posted on: August 31, 2021

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...

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Posted on: August 27, 2021

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...

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Posted on: August 25, 2021

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...

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Posted on: August 19, 2021

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...

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Posted on: August 18, 2021

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...

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Posted on: August 17, 2021

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:

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Posted on: August 13, 2021

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.

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Posted on: August 13, 2021

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.

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Posted on: August 12, 2021

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.

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Posted on: August 9, 2021

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.

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Posted on: August 5, 2021

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.

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Posted on: July 31, 2021

Gainesville celebrates US leaders, veterans

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Posted on: July 28, 2021

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.

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Posted on: July 22, 2021

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.

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Posted on: July 15, 2021

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.

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Posted on: July 14, 2021

‘Lunch trolley’ hits Gainesville streets

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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...

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Posted on: July 12, 2021

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...

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Posted on: July 8, 2021

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.

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Posted on: June 30, 2021

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:

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Posted on: June 30, 2021

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

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Posted on: June 17, 2021

You're the Reason Scholarship recipients announced

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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...

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Posted on: June 16, 2021

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.

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Posted on: June 16, 2021

Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival Scholarship recipients announced

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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.

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Posted on: June 14, 2021

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...

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Posted on: June 10, 2021

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.

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Posted on: June 9, 2021

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.

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Posted on: June 8, 2021

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

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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.

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Posted on: June 4, 2021

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.

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Posted on: June 2, 2021

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...

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Posted on: June 1, 2021

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...

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Posted on: May 31, 2021

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...

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Posted on: May 31, 2021

Gainesville: the City departments behind its success

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Posted on: May 28, 2021

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.

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Posted on: May 27, 2021

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, ...

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Posted on: May 26, 2021

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?

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Posted on: May 25, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: May 24, 2021

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:

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Posted on: May 10, 2021

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.

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Posted on: May 22, 2021

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...

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Posted on: May 18, 2021

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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Posted on: May 17, 2021

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?

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Posted on: May 13, 2021

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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...

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Posted on: May 10, 2021

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?

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Posted on: May 6, 2021

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...

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Posted on: May 5, 2021

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...

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Posted on: May 3, 2021

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...

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Posted on: April 30, 2021

Gainesville, Georgia: 'Poultry Capital of the World'

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Posted on: April 29, 2021

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?

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Posted on: April 21, 2021

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...

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Posted on: April 27, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: April 19, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: April 13, 2021

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...

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Posted on: April 1, 2021

GET YOUR GRUB ON!

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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.

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Posted on: March 31, 2021

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...

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Posted on: March 30, 2021

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...

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Posted on: March 31, 2021

Gainesville Parks & Rec: known for quality programming, facilities

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Posted on: March 3, 2021

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.

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Posted on: March 5, 2021

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...

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Posted on: March 2, 2021

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...

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Posted on: February 26, 2021

Black History Month: Gainesville celebrates African-American leaders

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Posted on: February 25, 2021

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...

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Posted on: February 17, 2021

Gainesville, NGCF address community needs magnified by pandemic

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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...

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Posted on: February 17, 2021

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...

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Posted on: November 25, 2020

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.

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Posted on: February 10, 2021

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...

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Posted on: December 11, 2020

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.

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Posted on: February 10, 2021

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.

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Posted on: February 4, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: February 3, 2021

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.

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Posted on: February 2, 2021

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&...

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Posted on: December 25, 2020

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

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Posted on: February 1, 2021

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

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Posted on: January 25, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: January 25, 2021

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.

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Posted on: January 20, 2021

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.

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Posted on: January 4, 2021

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....

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

A DOGGONE GOOD TIME

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 6, 2023) – Join Main Street Gainesville for a tail-waggin’ good time Saturday, March 25, when the historic square goes to the dogs with the return of Mutts on Main in downtown Gainesville.

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

PET FOOD DRIVE APRIL 3-28

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 7, 2023) – Keeping pets and senior citizens together is just one of the many ways Gainesville-Hall County Meals on Wheels helps our aging neighbors feel less alone.

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

GET YOUR GRUB ON

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 23, 2023) – Been craving some fun in the sun? You’re in luck! Lake Lanier Olympic Park’s (LLOP) official 2023 event season opens in mid-April with the return of Food Truck Friday.

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

PAINT THE TOWN

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 23, 2023) – April is just around the corner, which means Main Street Gainesville’s inaugural Art Walk is only weeks away.

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

ADVENTURE AWAITS

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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.

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

CHANGES HAVE ARRIVED

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Once-weekly garbage collection at curb effective Jan. 23

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Posted on: January 4, 2023

WE GO WHERE YOU GO

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Grab a lift using WeGo, Gainesville-Hall Co.'s premier rideshare service

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Posted on: September 14, 2021

BUILDING ON SUCCESS

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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.

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Posted on: January 21, 2021

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

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