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Upon the entrance of the Mule Camp Market, multiple signs were present advertising the 30th anniversary of the festival.

Jaycees Hosted 30th Mule Camp Market

Meredith Seymour, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

From Oct. 11-13, Jaycees hosted their annual Mule Camp Market at the Midland Greenway marking the 30th anniversary of the festival. Jaycees is a nonprofit organization that provides men from their early...

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...

UNG's new Runners Club is hosting a "Spooktacular" 5k on Oct. 30.

Run for Your Lives at UNG’s “Spooktacular” 5k

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the University of North Georgia’s new runners club will be hosting a “Spooktacular” Halloween 5k. This event will be from 5 - 7 p.m. on the Gainesville campus’ track. The...

The salsa making contest will take place on Thursday Oct. 17.

Salsa Making Competition to Be Hosted on Gainesville Campus

Hannah Lakhamraju, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Nighthawks Entertainment and the Latino Student Association will be hosting a salsa making competition on Thursday Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Robinson Ballroom on the Gainesville campus.  Elias...

Join UNG at the Halloween Drag Show to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month With A Halloween Drag Show

Shelby Maples, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

The University of North Georgia is hosting its annual Drag Show to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. The event is hosted by the Multicultural Student Affairs and co-hosted by the Spectrum Alliance of...

The new Whataburger is coming to Oakwood.

Whataburger is Coming to Town

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

A new Whataburger under construction in Oakwood is near the University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus. This Texas-based fast-food chain is known for its burgers, fries and shakes; providing another...

 Auxiliary Services at the University of North Georgia hosted “Name–That–Shuttle events on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 to encourage students to suggest new names for UNG shuttle services.

UNG Shuttle Needs A New Name

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s shuttle services are set to get a rebrand in 2025.  UNG Auxillary Services hosted  “Name-That-Shuttle” events on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses throughout...

UNG hosts a LifeSouth Blood Drive on the Gainesville campus on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UNG Gainesville Hosts Blood Drive During State-Wide Blood Shortages

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor September 24, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus will host a LifeSouth Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 30. Organized by the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness, the LifeSouth bloodmobile will...

The Georgia State Patrol Department of Public Safety brought its mobile driving simulator to the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus on Sept. 16.

Driving a Mile in Their Shoes: GSP Offers Driving Safety Simulation

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Students at the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus learned about the dangers of distracted driving with a simulation provided by the Georgia State Patrol Department of Public Safety.  In...

UNG Gainesville Fútbol Club players huddle together in a show of unity and preparation for their match against UNG Oconee.

University of North Georgia’s Fútbol Club Kicks Off New Season

Dallas Stephenson, Staff writer September 20, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus is set to play this Sunday Sept. 22, as it hosts the inaugural game of its Fútbol Club at 2 p.m. on the field behind the Nesbitt building. This event...

The new Chick-fil-A Oakwood building on Mundy Mill Road has opened.

Chick-fil-A Oakwood Opens New Location

David Waters, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Chick-fil-A Oakwood, only a mile down Mundy Mill Road from University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus, shut its doors in the Publix shopping center for good and moved to its new location across the...

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...

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