Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: What UNG’s new Gainesville poultry center means for local students and jobs.

And check out Join the Symphony Orchestra of North Georgia! on the Gainesville Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday August 18th Patch AM
Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Gainesville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Gainesville PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

  • What UNG's new Gainesville poultry center means for local students and jobs.
  • How are Gainesville schools changing recess and practice in this heat?
  • How will Gainesville's new Cirkla plant reshape local jobs and industry?

Also on today's calendar: Join the Symphony Orchestra of North Georgia! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Partnership invests in UNG poultry students (poultryproducer.com) — A new $1.95 million poultry instructional complex is coming to UNG's Gainesville Campus, strengthening Gainesville-Hall County's role as a global poultry hub and creating more hands-on training for local students. Funded entirely by industry partners, the 3,000-square-foot facility will open before the 2027–28 year, linking Gainesville-area companies and future workers in science, business, and agriculture.
   

2. HCSD, GCSS taking extra precautions with outdoor student activities (wgtjradio.com) — Gainesville and Hall County schools are adjusting outdoor activities like recess, football, and band practice because of persistent heat and frequent advisories. Both districts are closely monitoring Wet Globe Bulb readings and following Georgia High School Association heat guidelines, shifting practices under pavilions or indoors and shortening afternoon outdoor time when necessary.
   

3. Gov. Kemp: New plant to bring 140 new jobs to Hall Co. (wgtjradio.com) — A new Cirkla food-packaging plant is coming to the Gainesville 85 Business Center, bringing about 140 jobs and a $5 million investment to Hall County over the next three years. The North American manufacturing headquarters will use advanced, sustainable molded‑fiber technology and was drawn here by Gainesville's workforce, supply chain, and access to the new Inland Port.
   

4. HCSO: Gville woman loses part of lip during assault (wgtjradio.com) — A Gainesville man is jailed in Hall County after deputies say a domestic assault on Rose Petal Street left a 51-year-old woman missing part of her lower lip. Investigators report he allegedly bit her during an argument, then burned clothing in a backyard fire pit before being arrested nearby and charged with aggravated battery and tampering with evidence.
   

5. Gainesville woman killed in North Hall crash (nowgeorgia.com) — A 28-year-old Gainesville woman died after her car left Yellow Creek Road in North Hall County, hit two trees, and caught fire. Witnesses pulled her from the vehicle, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators say speed and lack of a seat belt were factors as they continue reviewing the crash.
   

📸 Around Gainesville

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Gainesville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Gainesville Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: he's back with his family now!!
    Found this guy this morning off Flat Creek Road. If you know him or think you might please let me know. He'll be with us until we locate owners. Also… (Nextdoor Eagle)
  • HE WAS FOUND SAFE!!!
    ATTENTION: MISSING DOG - WENT MISSING IN THE LAST COUPLE OF HOURS!!!! HAS A DOG DIAPER ON (Nextdoor Gaines Mill)
  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Facilities Porter I - Brenau University-Facilities in Gainesville. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gainesville here.

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Gainesville