*The 28th Annual Duck Derby, benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier, is almost here. It’s May 2 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park from 11:00-3:00. Adopt a rubber duck, cheer it on, and you could win $10,000. Adoption packages: Single Duck: $10, Quack Pack (6 ducks): $50; Grand Quacker (25 ducks): $150.
*Hall County Financial Services has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This is the 10th straight year the county has received the award.
*Special Red Cross blood drive scheduled in Georgia this month. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply stable as spring begins. “We’re joining forces with positive lifestyle brand Life is Good to invite donors to show the power of doing good by giving blood,” a spokeswoman says. “Those who come to give blood or platelets March 30-April 12, 2026, will get an exclusive Red Cross x Life is Good T-shirt, while supplies last.” See RedCrossBlood.org/LifeIsGood for details. Gainesville blood drives during this campaign:
4/3/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Civic Center
4/7/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Northeast Georgia Health System Inc.
4/9/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 751 Green Street NW
4/10/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Civic Center