Gainesville Flight

06/05/2026

🍗🔥 Whistle Q - Flowery Branch's chef spent YEARS ranking fast food chicken sandwiches before building one he says can beat Chick-fil-A. So we sent our life reporter, Adriana Cascio, to Flowery Branch to put the CFA Killa to the ultimate test — fried chicken, thick-sliced pickles and a house-made spicy BBQ aioli. 😤 Is it worth the hype? Watch to find out.

Read what other's had to say about the CFA Killa: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/food-drink/whistle-q-in-flowery-branch-made-a-sandwich-to-beat-chick-fil-a-we-asked-customers-if-it-delivered/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND

06/05/2026

🍗🔥 Chef Craig Tabor spent years ranking fast food chicken sandwiches — now he's made one he thinks can beat Chick-fil-A. We asked customers what they thought of Whistle Q - Flowery Branch's new CFA Killa.

Did it deliver? Find out: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/food-drink/whistle-q-in-flowery-branch-made-a-sandwich-to-beat-chick-fil-a-we-asked-customers-if-it-delivered/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND

06/05/2026

Live music every night. Tapas. A full bar. And a dining room named after Don Quixote's one true love. 🍷⚔️ Don Quixote Tapas Bar is bringing something Gainesville has never seen before — and the story behind it is as bold as the menu.

Meet the trio behind Gainesville’s newest tapas bar: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/food-drink/don-quixote-tapas-bar-brings-live-music-spanish-tapas-and-a-decade-long-dream-to-downtown-gainesville/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND

06/03/2026

Gainesville's Inked Pig is permanently closing mid-July after seven years on Main Street, but co-owner Andrew Elliott isn't done with the restaurant industry. 🍖🍺 His new ‘upscale sports bar’ opens just two blocks away later this year.

After months of consideration, co-owner Andrew Elliott decided the Inked Pig restaurant didn’t just have to leave Main Street — it had to close.

06/03/2026

Gainesville's newest thrift destination opens this month with 24,000 sq. ft. of secondhand finds, prices up to 70% off and new racks hitting the floor every 15 minutes. 🛍️

America's Thrift is bringing more than 24,000 square feet of secondhand clothing, furniture and home goods to Gainesville later this month.

06/02/2026

Hall County's Master Gardener Class of 2026 just transformed a plain garden outside the UGA Extension Office into a free, public showcase featuring 16 unique garden beds — and the themes do not disappoint. 🌱🌻🪴

The Hall County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is letting its newest gardeners plant roots with an inaugural competition showcasing their creativity.

06/02/2026

Dad deserves a real celebration this year 🎉👔 Five Gainesville-area restaurants are pulling out all the stops for Father's Day on June 21 — steakhouse cuts, Italian feasts and even French crepes 🥐✨

Father's Day is the perfect excuse to skip the cooking and treat Dad to a meal he'll actually remember.

06/02/2026

Insects by the restrooms 🪰 unapproved water filters 💧 and no managerial control ❌ and other violations were reported during last week's health inspections.

The following are among the food service establishments inspected by the Hall County Environmental Health Department.

06/02/2026

Saturday, June 6, marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day.

Community members will gather in downtown Gainesville on Saturday for a silent vigil honoring World War II veterans and calling attention to the importance of protecting democratic freedoms.

06/01/2026

Three of our picks are completely free. 👨‍🌾🎤🏮

From rowing competitions and dance shows to free immersive art and garden concerts, there's plenty of events in and around Hall County to add to your calendar this week. Here are our top picks.