About The times. (Gainesville, Ga.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (March 6, 2024)
2A Midweek Edition-March 6-7, 2024 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia I gainesvilletimes.com WEATHER EVENTS Gainesville 5-Day Forecast #AccuWeather VisitAccuWeather.com TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Morning rain; Mainly clear cloudy HIGH: 66° LOW: 48° RFT: 65° I RFT: 48° Mostly cloudy; warm 73750° u-Mwmm Cooler with rain 61750° RFT: 60741° A shower and Partly sunny; t-storm breezy 56743° 57736° msMSEmwMKmm Precip chance: Precip chance: Precip chance: Precip chance: Precip chance: Precip chance: 70% 5% 5% 90% 90% 5% RFT: The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on eight weather factors. Almanac | Regional Weather Statistics for Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Monday Temperature High/low 72°55° Normal high/low 59737° Record high 80° in 1992 Record low Precipitation (in inches) 7° in 1943 Monday 0.00 Month to date 1.59 Normal month to date Year to date 0.80 15.38 Normal year to date 11.42 Record for date 4.17 in 1966 Air Quality Today Good Moderate Unhealthy l«nSh,l Hazard ““ s 50 100 150 200 300 Main Offender: Ozone Source: Environmental Protection Agency Pollen Yesterday Trees 0 o u 0 o 0 o”o Grass i n n n f i i absent Weeds i i i o . ° “ 0 0 Low Mod. High Verjj Main Offender: Trees Source: National Allergy Bureau Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Morganton 63/44 Turners 65/48 Tocco. -: 66 g 6 O Cornelia 64/46 ' O Commerce @ p, nl , lsvllle ; 'i 29 - V( 66/47 Roswell 67/48 O Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2024 City Today Hi Lo W Tomorrow Hi Lo W Albany 78 53 pc 76 55 pc Atlanta 68 52 r 74 55 c Augusta 72 49 r 74 48 pc Brunswick 77 58 r 70 60 s Chattanooga 70 50 r 71 52 c City Today Hi Lo W Tomorrow Hi Lo W Columbus 75 52 pc 75 56 pc Dalton 68 48 r 72 47 pc Greenville 63 49 r 75 50 pc Macon 73 49 r 76 51 pc Savannah 77 54 r 78 55 pc UV Index 9 a.m. Noon 3 p.m. 6 p.m. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num ber, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. Lake Levels Lake data in feet as of 7 a.m. yesterday Lake Full Pool Present Level 24 hr Change Lake Lanier 1071.0 1071.19 -0.07 Allatoona Lake 840.0 836.60 -0.13 Burton Lake 1865.0 1862.73 -0.10 Clark’s Hill Lake 330.0 330.07 +0.18 Hartwell Lake 660.0 661.12 -0.07 Russell Lake 480.0 474.38 -0.23 West Point Lake 635.0 630.15 -0.11 Sun and Moon Sunrise today 6:57 a.m. Sunset tonight 6:36 p.m. Moonrise today 4:34 a.m. Moonset today 2:18 p.m. New First Full Last Mar10 Mar 16 Mar 25 Apr 1 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice THANKYOU FOR READING FULL ACCESS WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Our local news team, the largest in Northeast Georgia, works each day to bring you honestly local news delivered in several different platforms. Subscribers can tailor their preferences for reading the day’s news, whether that’s the traditional print edition or a combination of online formats. Print Traditional print editions are currently published Wednesday and Friday for delivery by mail. EPaper This platform offers the traditional look of a newspaper page but available on your tablet or other device. Editions are published Tuesday through Saturday, with two of those being replicas of the print edition. Access at gainesvilletimes.com/ epaper. Website Always stay up to date with us at gainesvilletimes.com. Newsletters Sign upatgainesvilletimes.com/ newsletters to receive email newsletters. Daybreak: A daily morning roundup of the same local news you get in the paper Refresh: An afternoon update of news happening each weekday Flight: A weekly guide to fun, food and family in Northeast Georgia Branch Out: A weekly update curating news out of South Hall County Extra Points: Latest local sports news, delivered twice weekly App A sleek experience on your cellphone that also offers notifications so you learn the biggest news quickly. Learn more at gainesvilletimes.com/app. Social media [j/gainesvilletimes @gtimes fQj @gtimesnews ABOUT US AND OUR VALUES The public has a right to know, and The Times is dedicated to that principle and the “continued enlightenment and freedom of the people of North Georgia,” as engraved outside our building. The pursuit of truth is a fundamental principle of journalism. But the truth is not always apparent or known immediately. A professional journalist’s role is to report as completely and impartially as possible verifiable facts so readers can, based on their own knowledge and experience, determine what they believe to be the truth. That is often an ongoing pursuit as journalists work to uncover stories and follow those stories wherever they lead, regardless of preconceived ideas. The news they report is separate from the opinions shared in the pages of The Times, which include those by its editorial board, columnists, political cartoonists and readers who submit letters to the editor. The presentation of both news and opinions is designed to educate, entertain and foster community conversation. Readers are encouraged to challenge and sharpen their perceptions based on that presentation. And we encourage readers to do the same for us, offering news tips, criticisms and questions. As your honestly local news source, we serve our readers first. Find us on these platforms or reach out to our newsroom at news@gainesvilletimes. com or 770-718-3435. (the (Times gainesvilletimes.com A Metro Market Media Publication © 2024, Vol. 77, No. 46 Midweek Edition-March 6-7,2024 HOW TO REACH US 345 Green St. N.W., Gainesville, GA 30501 P.0. Box 838, Gainesville, GA 30503 (770) 532-1234 Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Drive thru open: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Publisher Stephanie Woody swoody@forsythnews.com Group Editor Nate McCullough nmccullough@gainesvilletimes.com Advertising Sales Mgr Jessica Shirley jessicashirley@gainesvilletimes.com Editor John Chambliss jchambliss@gainesvilletimes.com Director of Audience Shannon Casas scasas@gainesvilletimes.com Controller Susan Andrews sandrews@gainesvilletimes.com TALK TO AN EDITOR, REPORT AN ERROR If you spot an error, we want to correct it immediately. We also want your news tips and feature ideas. Call: (770) 718-3435 or (770) 532-1234, Ext. 3435 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to midnight, Mon.-Fri.; 2:00 p.m. to midnight, Sat. & Sun. e-mail: news@gainesvilletimes.com TO PLACE AN AD Classified: (770) 535-1199 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. E-mail: classifieds@gainesvilletimes.com Display: (770) 532-1234, ext. 6380 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. E-mail: displayads@gainesvilletimes.com SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE HOME DELIVERY Subscribe by phone or online: (770) 532-2222 or (770) 532-1234. Ext. 2222 Hours: 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. SUBSCRIPTION RATES INCLUDING TAX: Midweek and Weekend Print Mail Delivery (defcered throu^i USPS on Wed and Sat in Hal Canty) All print subscriptions include unlimited access to our website, our apps and the ePaper - the digital replica of the print edition. 3 months - $54.84 6 months - $109.66 1 year - $219.35 EZ Pay - $17.02/month All charges plus applicable sales tax are pay able in advance. The publisher reserves the hght to change rates during the term of the subscription. Notice of a rate change may be made by mail to the subscriber, in the news paper or other means. Rate changes may be implemented by changing the duration of the subscriptions. Second class postage paid at Gainesville. GA. Postmaster: Send address changes to: P.0. Box 838, Gainesville. GA 30503. Periodical p paid: USPS 212-860 Delivery problems call (770) 532-2222 SINGLE COPY The Times is available at retail stores, newspaper racks and at The Times for $2.00 Midweek Edition and $2.00 Weekend Edition For our digital subscription offerings, go to gainesvillebmes.com/subscribe Inspired by Nature: The Works of James R. Darnell Art Exhibit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through April 19. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. 770-534-2787, julie@theartscouncil.net. Free. Boot Barn Hall Blind draws on Wednesday and Sundays. 6:30 to 10 p.m. March 6,10. Boot Barn Hall (Gainesville), 312 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville. Family Frolics. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 6. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976. $0 - $10. Homeschool Workshop: What is Soil?. 10 a.m. to noon March 6. Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. $10. An Evening with the Experts: An Art Collec tor and Investor Event. 7 to 9 p.m. March 7. The Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. 770-534-2787, julie@ theartscouncil.net. Free. Hall Health Expo. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7. Frances Meadows, 1545 Community way, Gainesville. 70-535-6371, gracereed@gaines- villetimes.com. Free. Caffeine and Octane Lanier Raceway. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8. Caffeine and Octane's Lanier Raceway, 5301 Winder Highway, Bra- selton. Sitting up with the Dead. 10 a.m. to 10 p. m. March 8. Gainesville Branch Library, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-532-3311 ext. 4011. $15. Early Blooms: Witch Hazel and Spring Ephem- erals (WalkingTour). 10 a.m. to noon March 9. Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. $29 - $34. Pop up Fossil Exhibit with the Paleontology Association of Georgia. 1 to 3 p.m. March 9. The Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, info@negahc.org. Free. United Way of Hall County’s 75th Anniversary Gala. 6 to 10 p.m. March 9. The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-536-1121, kellison@ unitedwayofhallcounty.org. $75. 17th Year Church Anniversary. 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10. Cornerstone of Faith Minis tries, 3 First St., Gainesville. 470-556-5666, cornerstoneoffaith@gmail.com. Free. Lula Cobb Memorial Car Show. 2 to 6 p.m. March 10. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 272 W Academy St. NW, Gainesville. ONGOING Card workshop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Satur- Publish your event Don’t see your event here? Organizers can go to gainesvilletimes.com/ calendar and submit their events for publication online and in print. Click the “+Add event” button at the top right and follow the prompts to add information and a photo. Events publish at the editors’ discretion. See more Go to gainesvilletimes.com/calendar for the full interactive calendar of events throughout the region. days of the month. Hall County Library System, Gainesville branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gaines ville. 770-532-3311 ext. 4011, gkoecher@ hallcountylibrary.org. Discovery Saturday. 10a.m.to3 p.m.Satur days. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville. 770-535-1976. $0- $10. Gentle Yoga. 11:30a.m.to 12:30 p.m.second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Blackshear Place Branch Library, 2927 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville. 770-337-1572, dl9345@bell- south.net. Free. Georgia Cross Stitchers. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. second Saturdays of the month. Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-532-3311 ext. 4011; gkoecher@hallcountylibrary.org. Free. Hip Hop Class Wednesdays. 4-5 p.m. (3rd to 5th Graders) through May 15. Gainesville Bal let Company, 971 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. 770-866-5353, info@gbcdance.com. $88. Inspired by Nature: The Works of James R. Darnell Art Exhibit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through April 18. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. 770-534-2787, julie@theartscouncil.net. Free. LEGO Club. 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. North Hall Tech Center, 4175 Nopone Rd. Suite B, Gainesville. 770-532-3311. Music Bingo. 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. NoFo Brew Co. Gainesville, 434 High St. SW, Gaines ville, topher@nofobrew.co. Free. Northeast Georgia Writers. 1-3 p.m. first Wednesdays of the month. Gainesville Down town Library, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. talltaleswriter@gmail.com. Free. Trivia Night. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. NoFo Brew Co Gainesville, 434 High St. SW, Gainesville, topher@nofobrew.co. Free. TODAY IN HISTORY Associated Press Walter Cronkite talks on the phone at his office March 6, 1981, prior to his final newscast as CBS anchorman in New York City. Behind him is a framed Mickey Mouse cartoon and his Emmy award. On this date: In 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell as Mexican forces led by General Antonio Lo pez de Santa Anna stormed the fortress after a 13-day siege; the battle claimed the lives of all the Texan defenders, nearly 200 strong, including William Travis, James Bowie and Davy Crockett. In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Dred Scott v. Sandford, ruled 7-2 that Scott, a slave, was not an American citizen and there fore could not sue for his freedom in federal court. In 1912, Oreo sandwich cookies were first introduced by the National Biscuit Co. In 1933, a national bank holiday declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed at calming panicked depositors, went into effect. In 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World Warll. In 1970, a bomb being built inside a Green wich Village townhouse in New York by the radical Weathermen accidentally went off, destroying the houseand killing three group members. In 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off for the last time as principal anchorman of “The CBS Evening News.” In 1998, the Army honored three Ameri cans who'd risked their lives and turned their weapons on fellow soldiers to stop the slaughter of Vietnamese villagers at My Lai in 1968. In 2002, Independent Counsel Robert Ray issued his final report in which he wrote that former President Bill Clinton could have been indicted and probably would have been con victed inthe scandal involvingformerWhite House intern Monica Lewinsky. In 2016, former first lady Nancy Reagan died in Los Angeles at age 94. In 2022, a second attempt to evacuate Ukrai nians from the besieged city of Mariupol col lapsed as Russian attacks made it impossible to create a humanitarian corridor. ENTERTAINMENT Singapore PM secures exclusive Swift deal MELBOURNE, Australia — Taylor Swift stole the show at an Asian summit Tuesday when Singapore's leader was prompted to defend his tiny country's exclusive concert deal with the singer. Singapore is a key member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a 10-nation bloc known as ASEAN. Its three-day summit was expected to focus on member Myanmar's humanitarian cri sis and conflicts in the South China Sea. Instead, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was grilled on the summit's sidelines about a lucrative and exclusive deal his city-state struck with Swift that prevents the singer from taking her Eras Tour to any other stop in Southeast Asia. Swift is performing six concerts from Celebrity birthdays Former FBI and CIA director William Webster is 100. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan is 98. Former Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond, R-Mo., is 85. Actor-writer Joanna Miles is 84. Actor Ben Murphy is 82. Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is 80. Rock musician Hugh Grundy (The Zombies) is 79. Rock singer- musician David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) is 78. Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is 52. Rapper/producer Tyler, the Creator is 33. March 2 to 9 in Singapore, and some Southeast Asian neighbors complain that the Singapore deal deprives them of the tourism boom her concerts bring to hosts. The Singaporean leader confirmed Tuesday that Swift was provided with “certain incentives'' in exchange for making Singapore her only Southeast Asian destination on her Eras Tour. Associated Press
