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In today's newsletter:

  • How a bomb threat disrupted care at Gainesville's main hospital today
  • Why two Gainesville lawyers drew a crowd at Georgia's high court
  • Which Gainesville spots appear in Zach Braff's new crime drama?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Garden Expo presented by Hall County Master Gardeners and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NGMC Gainesville cancels appointments as police investigate bomb threat (wsbtv.com) — Police are investigating a bomb threat near Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, prompting safety sweeps and the cancellation of all appointments at the hospital and Longstreet Clinic's Gainesville location today. Emergency care remains available through 911 while officers and K-9 units secure the area. Residents should monitor trusted local outlets for updates on when normal operations resume.
   

• Top PI Lawyers Gathered for Supreme Court Hearing on RICO Claim Against Case Runners (law.com) — Two Gainesville trial attorneys, Matt Cook and Shane Lazenby, were at the center of a closely watched Georgia Supreme Court hearing over whether "case runners" can face civil RICO claims. Top plaintiffs' lawyers from across the state packed the courtroom, arguing that shielding case runners could entrench unethical practices in personal injury litigation.
   

• Zach Braff Stars In New Crime Drama Based On True Maryland Story (thebaynet.com) — A new crime drama starring Zach Braff was filmed in Gainesville even though its story is set in Hagerstown, Maryland. Local readers may spot familiar streets when "Clean Hands" is released October 16 in select theaters and on digital platforms, after earlier festival and Maryland premieres.
   

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  • Hola !!!
    Busco niñera para fines de semana dependiendo si me toca un turno de 8 a 9 horas. Ella tiene 13 años tiene que ser cuido en su casa. Quotas… (Nextdoor Eagle)
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  • Americold Logistics posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Associate in Gainesville. Apply here.
  • Lincoln Electric posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gainesville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flowery Branch

  • Sept. 23 – Georgia Lottery reports a Hinesville lottery player gets $3M on Scratch Off ticket (savannahbusinessjournal.com)
  • How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons' return (ajc.com)

Braselton

  • A giant East Asian spider is hitching rides on cars out of Georgia into neighbouring states (morningoverview.com)

Ok Gainesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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