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Also on today's calendar: Full Service Dog Trainer Course | October 12, 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. HCSO: Domestic incident began in Sardis Rd. area & continued from jail (wgtjradio.com) — A Gainesville man is being held without bond in Hall County Jail after deputies say he repeatedly assaulted a woman in the Sardis Road area and choked her unconscious twice while a toddler was present. Authorities say the violence continued with harassing calls from jail, and the victim required hospital treatment. Charges include aggravated assault, child cruelty, and false imprisonment.
2. GPOD on the Road: Exploring Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville (finegardening.com) — If you're looking for a nearby day trip, this piece spotlights the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Gainesville location, with fall berries, bog plants, and even a dragon sculpture to discover. A visiting gardener shares photos and impressions, and readers are invited to submit their own garden pictures and stories for possible publication.
3. UNG's Second Annual Hunger and Homelessness Week: What It Is and What Students Can Do (ungvanguard.org) — UNG students at the Gainesville campus can join "Grocery Games" during the university's second Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, learning about food insecurity in a hands-on way. Organizers are seeking proposals for additional programs across all campuses, aiming to connect students with resources and service opportunities as local data show rising concerns about affording food in Hall and nearby counties.
4. Governor Brian Kemp Suspends Gas Tax Through October (921wlhr.com) — Drivers in Gainesville are paying among the highest gas prices in Georgia, even as Governor Brian Kemp suspends the state motor fuel tax through October 29 to offer some relief. The order also eases truck weight limits to lower shipping costs, while AAA shares practical tips to help you stretch each tank a bit further.
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