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𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 | Run alongside heroes at the Red & Blue 5K, part of the 2022 Georgia Police & Fire Games (GPFG) June 20-25 in Gainesville Hall County.

The event steps off at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Riverside Military Academy, located at 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville.

The 5K is open to GPFG participants, as well as members of the community. Secure your spot by registering online today: runsignup.com/redandblue5k
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𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 | Run alongside heroes at the Red & Blue 5K, part of the 2022 Georgia Police & Fire Games (GPFG) June 20-25 in Gainesville Hall County.

The event steps off at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Riverside Military Academy, located at 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville.

The 5K is open to GPFG participants, as well as members of the community. Secure your spot by registering online today: https://runsignup.com/redandblue5k

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | Enjoy tunes by King Daddy Polecats and food by the Hall County Sheriff's Office Ninja Pigs Wednesday, June 22, at PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at Tap It Growlers, located at 110 Maple St., Gainesville.

Food is FREE for participants of the Georgia Police & Fire Games and $15 for guests.

REMEMBER, due to extreme summer heat, the midweek family fun night has been canceled, which includes the Junior Toughest Firefighter Competition.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟴 𝗮.𝗺. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟴𝟬𝟭 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲.

Please continue to follow gapoliceandfiregames.com/ and @GeorgiaPoliceandFireGames on Facebook for the most current schedule, including last-minute time and/or location changes.
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Upcoming Events

Gainesville is where dragons race across water, Olympians train, history happens, bass jump and families adventure. There truly is something for everyone in Gainesville.

June 28, 2022 Baby Steps – Hall Co. Library System
Come out to the Gainesville Library on the Square for a weekly program designed for…
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June 28, 2022 Tuesday Run Club – Lanier Running
Join the Lanier Running Club and Liquid Nation Brewing at their Tuesday Run Club!
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June 29, 2022 Reading Rocket – ABG
Have a rocking good time and check out the Reading Rocket!
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June 29, 2022 Curiosity Club – Hall Co. Library System
A STEAM program for rising 2nd-5th graders!
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June 30, 2022 Little Sprouts Storytime – Hall Co. Library System
A weekly storytime especially for preschoolers!
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June 30, 2022 Thriller Thursdays! – INK
A totally PAW-some time!!
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Love Where You Live

Get your “passport” and get ready to explore Gainesville!  Passports can be found at area attractions or the Gainesville Welcome Center. Look for the Love Where You Live signs or check out updates on the FB page @ ExploreGainesville.  Once you visit 8 or more locations, come to the Welcome Center to claim your prize. Share your adventures on social media by hashtaging #LoveGLVGA. Beginning in May, attractions and events will be highlighted, there will be contests and give-aways posted on social media. Get ready for adventures and to also SEE WHY WE LOVE WHERE WE LIVE!

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From modern hotels to cozy inns, Gainesville offers lots of options to rest your head.

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