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Cheers Gainesville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what new restaurants are coming to Gainesville soon
- Why Lake Lanier tops the nation for fall color this year
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 4 Upcoming Restaurant Openings We Reported Across Metro Atlanta Last Week (Sep 7-11) (whatnow.com) — Two new restaurants are headed to Gainesville, bringing fresh options for local diners. Anaba Sushi plans an omakase-style spot with a sushi bar and outdoor element on Grove Street, while Caroline's on Main and its Caroline's All Day concept on Jesse Jewell Parkway will serve American fare from breakfast through dinner, including private dining for special events.
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• Best lake for fall foliage in the entire US is right here in Georgia (onlineathens.com) — Lake Lanier, just outside Gainesville, has been named the top lake in the entire country for fall foliage, with peak color expected around October 8. With dozens of nearby boat ramps and parks, it's an easy day trip for Gainesville residents looking for leaf-peeping, hiking, or time on the water as the shoreline turns vibrant this fall.
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📸 Around Gainesville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gainesville
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Belk, 150 Pearl Nix Pkwy, Gainesville
10:00 am
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Board of Tax Assessors Meeting →
Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
5:00 pm - B-Movie Bingo: Cool as Ice →
Blackstrap Rock Hall, 852 Main Street Southwest, Gainesville
7:00 pm - Gainesville Goes Pop →
The Arts Council, 331 Spring St SW, Gainesville
6:00 am - Homeschool Workshop: Plant Parts →
Atlanta Botanical Garden-Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville
6:00 am - Homeschool Curiosity Day: Plant Parts →
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville
9:00 am - Four-Day Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop →
Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green Street NE, Gainesville
9:00 am - Homeschool Day: SURVIVING THE WILD FRONTIER: LIVE THE FOUNDING OF GEORGIA →
Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St NE, Gainesville
10:00 am - September Homeschool Day: Founding of Georgia →
Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St NE, Gainesville
10:00 am - September 17 Rescue Hall County, Gainesville, Gainesville Industrial →
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10:00 am - Fall Garden Expo presented by Hall County Master Gardeners →
Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd, Gainesville
8:30 am - Heritage Craft Class: Beginner Crochet →
Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St NE, Gainesville
10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 26
📣 Gainesville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone.
I live in Gainesville and I'm looking for an affordable, caring vet. I'm currently unemployed, and the vet clinics I've used have been very expensive… (Nextdoor Eagle) - Looking for a personal babysitter Monday-Friday come January 16th 2027.
I have a 3 &2 year old boys I would need from 7:30-8am until 6pm. I plan on starting a business then and I'm trying to have a plan for when that time… (Nextdoor Chestnut Mountain East)
- MP EQUIPMENT, LLC posted a job opening for CNC Saw Operator in Gainesville. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr 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)
- Za'Darius Smith shines in Falcons debut (ajc.com)
Braselton
- Road Atlanta Delivers Eventful Endurance Challenge Decider (sportscar365.com)
- Mouser-Sponsored Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing Team Nears IMSA Season-End at the Racing Capital of The World (machinedesign.com)
Hoschton
- Suspect sought for road rage shooting (classiccitynews.com)
- Dominant Alabama defense pivotal in win of SEC opener (thecrimsonwhite.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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