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Look out for these ‘Happy Rocks’ placed around Gainesville by community members with special needs

Randy Owens, co-founder of Randy and Friends, helped place 100 hand-painted rocks around downtown Gainesville to brighten people's spirits on April 21, 2021. - photo by Kelsey Podo

04242021 ROCKS 1.jpeg — Randy Owens, co-founder of Randy and Friends, helped place 100 hand-painted rocks around downtown Gainesville to brighten people's spirits on April 21, 2021. - photo by Kelsey Podo

If you happen upon a stone that makes you smile while you're out in Gainesville, you’ve probably found a “Happy Rock.”