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Good day Gainesville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are Hall County investigators being fired over Flock camera misuse?
  • Gainesville caregiver jailed after client reports missing money and jewelry
  • How a major logistics deal could affect Gainesville's warehousing hub

Also on today's calendar: Heritage Craft Class: Basket Weaving and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BREAKING NOW: Third Hall County investigator fired for misuse of Flock Safety System (nowgeorgia.com) — Hall County residents in Gainesville should know a third sheriff's investigator has been fired for repeatedly misusing the Flock Safety license-plate camera system to track someone for personal reasons. The internal audit continues, with findings being sent to state training and local solicitor authorities, and seven employees have now left the agency over the broader review.
   

• Home health care provider accused of stealing from her client (wgtjradio.com) — A 38-year-old Gainesville home health worker is jailed without bond on court warrants after investigators say she stole rings and funneled money from her 74-year-old client's bank account to a Cash App account. Deputies report recovering two pawned rings and charging her with financial transaction card fraud and theft, raising concerns about protecting vulnerable seniors in Gainesville and Hall County.
   

• M&T-Backed RTB Holdings Acquires Boost Transport (themiddlemarket.com subscription) — A Georgia logistics company that runs a warehousing facility in Gainesville has been acquired by RTB Holdings, part of the AMX transportation group. The deal folds Boost Transport's managed transportation and fulfillment services into AMX's broader trucking and brokerage network, potentially affecting how freight moves in and out of the Gainesville facility and the wider region.
   

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  • Kittens available to a good home.
    One black and white and 2 calicos. They appear to be maybe 6 weeks old, tops. If interested message me. (Nextdoor North Lake Lanier Estates)
  • My daughter is looking to rehome her cat it's a male he has his shots fixed and microchip who ever gets him she will need ur email so she can transfer the chip info into your name he come with a cat tree food and water bowl he was born Oct 8th 2025
    the reason is is rehomibg him is because she is pregnant with another baby and don't have time to give him the care he needs (Nextdoor Fair Street)
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🗞 Nearby News

Oakwood

  • Well-known to Oakwood Police, they've arrested him again (wgtjradio.com)

Flowery Branch

Braselton

  • Is Flock misuse in GA a technology or police problem? It's complicated (miamiherald.com)
  • Metabo HPT 18V Launched 5 New Nailers (toolguyd.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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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