*Get ready for a weekend of food, crafts, and family fun at Lakeshore Mall, May 8-10. You’ll find more than 40 food trucks and vendors serving gourmet dishes and sweet treats, and dozens of artisans showcasing handmade jewelry, art, and crafts at Gainesville’s first FoodeesFest. More details here: https://www.foodeesfest.com/events-2/gainesville-ga
*A Georgia Lottery player won $50,000 in the March 28 Powerball drawing by matching four of the five white-ball numbers and the Powerball. The lucky ticket was purchased at QuikTrip, 5502 Highway 53 in Braselton.
*A nonpartisan political debate is planned in late April at the Gainesville Civic Center, sponsored by Hall Informed. Every local candidate, regardless of political view, has been invited to participate. Hall County candidates only. “Come out, ask your questions, and experience a good old-fashioned debate — the way it should be,” the announcement says. April 25, 10:00 a.m.