*A former Gainesville resident, who spent 30 years in the funeral business here, is retiring after spending the last 16 years as Athens-Clarke County coroner. Sonny Wilson will leave office Dec. 31, having decided not to run for re-election this year. Wilson told the Athens Banner-Herald in July 2023 that he had promised his late wife he would not run, and he also cited the increased coroner calls over the years, from 120 the first year to more than 400 today. Wilson (pictured) said he was getting too old for it. He is 81.
*The Gainesville Board of Education (GBOE) is expected to adopt the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year when it meets Monday night. The calendar issue is listed under Action Items on the board’s agenda.