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It’s Friday, Gainesville! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Tallulah Falls book drive for NICU families, Tommy Clufetos rock tribute, and live pro wrestling + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Playing with heart in action: Tallulah Falls School middle school girls basketball team collected 100+ children’s books for NICU families at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, and the effort was shared online before Christmas — see how they gave back.
Water quality fixes considered: Hall County lawmakers Dubnik and Echols held a hearing on taste and odor in Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee, weighing treatment options as Gainesville officials point to seasonal turnover and funding — get details on fixes and funding.
Stronger pathways for student veterans: On February 19, Brenau University and A New Veteran announced a partnership to boost support for North Georgia’s military community, with campus programs and benefits navigation planned — learn how veterans benefit.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Time to treat your walls: Purple House Gallery pairs a sharp, curated mix of work from working artists with thoughtful custom framing, so you can actually love what you see every day and hang it without panic. Art you want to live with, frames that fit, all handled with calm, good taste.
Backyard glow-up, anyone: Georgia Elite Fence & Deck turns napkin sketches into sturdy, good-looking decks that make you want to be outside. Based in Gainesville, this local crew handles everything from design to build with clear communication and solid craftsmanship, so your next cookout finally has a proper stage.
Local catch, big flavor: From just-shucked oysters and grilled grouper to ready-to-cook fillets on ice, Gainesville Seafood Market & Eatery brings the coast closer. Stop in, choose a plate, or snag tonight’s dinner to-go, and make your week easy with bright, briny flavor without the long drive.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🐟 Lenten Fish Fry • Pescado Frito @ St. Michael Catholic Church | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Every Friday in Lent, skip the stove and let the Knights handle dinner. Fried or baked fish, shrimp, slaw, fries, hushpuppies, cobbler, and a drink, dine in or takeout. $10 adults, $5 kids, and the proceeds actually do some good around here.
🎶 Live Music @ Cork It Gainesville | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Craving a mellow set with your Malbec? Cork It is hosting Sammy Shepard for live tunes that pair nicely with a pour, a chat, and the relief of not yelling over a blender. Expect cozy chairs, good sound, and an early-enough exit.
🤼 Stars, Stripes, & Slams 9 – Live Pro Wrestling @ American Legion Post 7 | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Whether you grew up hollering at Saturday wrestling or just want an excuse to boo, Stars, Stripes, & Slams 9 storms American Legion Post 7. Belts on the line, rivalries ready to pop, and a rowdy, family crowd. Grab tickets before your loudest neighbor does.
👫 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness – Gainesville GA | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Weekend vibes call for quality time, and they’re picking up your friend’s tab every weekend. Show this at the front desk and their $15 guest fee disappears, like your motivation on Monday. Must be 18+, club rules apply, and bring someone worth the freebie.
🌿 Special Discovery Saturday: Great Green Get Together @ Elachee Nature Science Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Spring’s showing off, so head to the Discovery Dome for a Great Green Get-Together that’s more chlorophyll than clover. Hands-on activities, crafty bits, and immersive dome shows keep the kids curious, you smugly educational, and everyone wearing green without resorting to novelty shamrock socks.
🧵 Leather Crafting @ Quinlan Visual Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Time to upgrade from that tired mall belt. Join skilled artisan Tom Slavicek for a hands-on leather workshop where you craft a bag or a belt, no experience needed, just coffee and curiosity. Multiple dates through the year, no excuses, sign up here: https://www.quinlanartscenter.org/leather-working-workshops.html
🤘 East Coast Riot! Student Showcase @ Blackstrap Rock Hall | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Bring your inner roadie and your outside voice for an afternoon where Let There Be Rock students plug in, turn up, and absolutely go for it. Not a recital, a rock show, with classic bangers, modern hits, and ten-dollar, all-ages bragging rights. Home by dinner.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Gainesville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 63°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 72°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
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