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Fall Fest returns on Oct. 24 from 7 - 10 p.m. at the UNG Gainesville Student Center.

Fall Fest Returns Oct. 24

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor October 17, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s annual Fall Fest returns on Oct. 24 from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Gainesville Student Center. Hosted by Nighthawk Entertainment, this annual event gives students a break...

The first set of stories are told at the Blackstrap Rock Hall, where Nicole and Ryan Cadaver walk you through old town Gainesville.

A Toast to the Ghost

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Local legends and stories are passed down about ghosts in the Gainesville community, leaving behind unique tales for each spirit. The first tale starts in Blackstrap Rock Hall where many bands go to...

Quintin Crumpler poses with his wife Candace Crumpler, right after the GOAT By James King show.

Atlanta Fashion Highlighted at 2024 Fashion Week

Giselle Mesquital, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Atlanta Fashion Week, created by marketing executive Angela Watts, returned to showcase the 2024 Fall/Winter collections from Atlanta and out-of-state designers. This year's shows were scheduled on 2 separate...

David Howard Thornton returns to the "Terrifier" trilogy as Art the Clown.

“Terrifier 3” Brings Horror to Another Level

Zach Sexton, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

"Terrifier 3" kicked off the scare this Halloween season on Oct. 11 nationwide. The premiere night was a success as countless theater locations across the state were sold out in anticipation of the horror...

Dame Maggie Smith passed away early morning on Friday, Sept. 27.

‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Dies at 89

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Dame Maggie Smith, the two-time Oscar winning actress known for her charm and wit by many, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, just two months shy of her 90th birthday. Smith’s two sons, Chris Larkin...

Pierce auditorium transformed into the Piggsylvania Courthouse before the show.

The Musical: “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs”

Dallas Stephenson, Staff writer October 5, 2024

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance has come together with Brenau University to put on the musical “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” showing Oct. 5 - Oct. 12. There will also be an ice cream social...

MSA's Hispanic Heritage Month had a tabling event before the event began.

UNG Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events aimed at honoring the culture, history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The month-long...

Atlanta Motorspeedway served as the backdrop for a thrilling overtime finish.

Thrilling Overtime Finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Robert Bradley, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Atlanta Motor Speedway was the place to be on Sept. 8 for one of the most exhilarating events of the 2024 NASCAR season, hosting a crucial Playoff race that left fans on the edge of their seats. As drivers...

The new Bob and Wanda Swoszowski Auditorium, viewed from the control booth.

Georgia Film Festival Celebrates in New Auditorium

Colin McCollough and Chaz Mullis September 17, 2024

Sept. 12 marked the first day of the 2o24 Georgia Film Festival. Running from the Sept. 12 - 14, this year’s festival showed 43 films from many different sources on the University of North Georgia's...

James Earl Jones passed on Sept. 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY.

James Earl Jones Passes Away At Age 93

Gavin Martin, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

James Earl Jones, renowned American actor most known for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars, died at age 93.   The news comes out of Duchess County, NY where Jones’ agent Barry McPherson says he passed...

Rapper Rich Homie Quan Passes Away at Age 33

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

Famous Atlanta music artist Dequantes Devontay Lamar, better known by his stage name Rich Homie Quan, passed away on Thursday, Sep. 5, at 33 years old. The rapper was found unresponsive in his Fulton...

Netflix has announced the introduction of an ad supported subscription tier, marketing a departure from its long-standing commitment to ad free streaming. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Netflix Introduces Ad Supported Model

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

Starting Sept. 24, Netflix has announced the introduction of an ad supported subscription tier, marketing a departure from its long-standing commitment to ad free streaming. This decision, driven by increasing...

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