Thursday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The mark a Gville man reportedly left on a child's face after slapping him (wgtjradio.com) — A 24-year-old Gainesville man has been charged with first-degree child cruelty after a teacher noticed a handprint-shaped bruise on a 5-year-old boy's face at school and alerted authorities. Hall County investigators say the injury happened at the child's home during discipline the previous day; the suspect was jailed Friday and released on a $3,500 bond Saturday.
• Panthers Travel to Sunshine State Showdown (georgiastatesports.com) — Georgia State football's road game at UCF on Saturday, Sept. 19, will be carried locally on WGTJ-FM 97.5 in Gainesville, giving fans an easy way to follow the Panthers' first out-of-state test. Coming off a 2-0 start with a powerful offense and stingy defense, the team hopes to keep its momentum rolling in a nationally watched matchup.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Apparently, you CAN teach an old dog some new tricks. At the age of 64, I'm going for my Masters of Computer Science (with a concentration in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data) at LSU This is the… (Nextdoor North Lake Lanier Estates)
Some friends had their bank account hacked. They did not have online monitoring so it went on for 2 weeks before they knew. There were daily checks cashed totaling a few $thousand. Their… (Nextdoor Chestnut Mountain East)
State of Georiga posted a job opening for LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADJUNCT HISTORY INSTRUCTOR-Different Campus Locations Available in Gainesville. Apply here.
Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group posted a job opening for Parts Advisor in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gainesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flowery Branch
Georgia man already under investigation arrested after gun found, drugs being used near infant (wsbtv.com)
Braselton
Georgia Officer Fired Over Flock Camera Misuse: What Suncoast Drivers Should Know – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com)
Champions honored at Porsche Sprint Challenge North America awards (porsche.com)
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