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200 years in the making: First Baptist Gainesville plans bicentennial celebrationA marble monument tucked behind the offices of First Baptist Church of Gainesville tells only part of the church's story.August 7, 2026 -
Why First Baptist Church of Gainesville is breaking the 25-year living Christmas tree traditionFor 25 years, First Baptist Church of Gainesville’s Living Christmas Tree has towered over its annual holiday celebration, with dozens of choir members filling its branches as part of a signature seasonal performance.August 6, 2026 -
Dozens of hot air balloons set to fill the sky over Lake Lanier this fall. Here are the detailsA new hot air balloon festival is set to take flight at Lanier Islands Resort this fall, bringing colorful balloon displays, family-friendly entertainment and more.August 5, 2026 -
'A place of warmth and imagination': Muralist turns Atlanta Highway underpass into immersive forestLocated adjacent to Bungalow Coffee House at 2766 Atlanta Highway, a 190-foot concrete tunnel offers pedestrians and cyclists a safe way to cross the road without halting for traffic.August 5, 2026 -
Applications open for Hall County's Master Gardener training programThe Hall County Extension Office is now accepting applications for the 2027 Master Gardener Extension Volunteer trainee class in January.August 4, 2026 -
After watching chains move in, Oakwood native opens coffee shop that lets you 'feel like home'Ellie Hayes has spent her whole life in Oakwood. Now, after watching coffee chain after coffee chain move in, the 24-year-old is giving the community something different: a coffee shop that feels like home.August 3, 2026 -
Oakwood man spins vinyl on the Square, hoping to bring dance culture back to GainesvilleOver the past 40 years, vinyl records gave way to tapes, compact discs, then digital media.August 7, 2026 -
Why Tacos Los Reyes hasn't had a kitchen re-inspection since failing with a 63Tacos Los Reyes hasn’t had a follow-up inspection since its June 11 failing score of 63 out of 100.July 29, 2026 -
From farms to menus, rising beef costs squeeze Hall CountyThe nation's cattle herd is the smallest it's been since 1951 — and Hall County is feeling it in every direction, from the dinner table to the farm.July 28, 2026 -
NGCF nearly doubles grant funding to $1 million for North Georgia nonprofitsThe North Georgia Community Foundation will award $1 million to nonprofit organizations through its 2026 Community Grant Program, nearly doubling the amount distributed during last year's grant cycle.July 22, 2026