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The Del Taco in Gainesville has closed — along with all other Georgia stores. Here’s what we know.Del Taco has shuttered its Gainesville location at 1198 Dawsonville Highway along with 10 other Georgia storefronts.February 20, 2026 -
Ivester Foundation funding supports 13 new Lanier Tech scholarsThirteen students have been named Tim McDonald Scholars for Lanier Technical College’s Spring 2026 semester, earning tuition-based scholarships awarded based on grade point average, academic progress and county of residence.February 18, 2026 -
Humane Society takes in 15 cats after Toccoa hoarding caseThe Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is providing emergency shelter and medical care for 15 cats rescued during a large-scale hoarding intervention in Toccoa.February 17, 2026 -
Petition to save Johnny B’s tops 3,700 signatures after UNG purchaseAfter it was announced that the University of North Georgia had purchased Johnny B’s — a longtime pizza restaurant and bar in Dahlonega — Jeremy Sharp and Jesse White launched a petition in an effort to stop the proposed redevelopment.February 16, 2026 -
Even as dementia steals memories, their 65-year love still bloomsDavid Wall, 89, hid a small white box and a bundle of daffodils from his lawn on a high shelf inside the New Horizons – Limestone Greenhouse, easily concealed by rows of growing plant buds inside colorful plastic cups.February 14, 2026 -
This YMCA program in Hall County just got a major boost from the Atlanta FalconsThe Georgia Mountains YMCA recently received a $50,000 grant from the Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund.February 11, 2026 -
Oak Ridge Boys return to Gainesville. Here are the detailsThe Oak Ridge Boys will be returning to Gainesville after two years, bringing back their best country hits and boot-kicking tunes.February 9, 2026 -
Lanier Islands Resort wedding venue recognized with these two awardsLanier Islands Resort in Buford has earned national recognition as a premier wedding destination.February 6, 2026 -
United Way’s United We Run 5K returns to Gainesville. Here are the detailsUnited Way of Hall County announced its United We Run 5K Walk & Run, designed for everyone from competitive runners to families and friends looking for a fun day out.February 5, 2026 -
Two Gainesville museums join Super Museum Sunday with free admissionTwo Gainesville museums, along with 130 other historic sites, will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum, promoting accessibility and historic resources to families across the state.February 5, 2026