Gainesville Times

06/19/2026

SNEAK PEEK: Don Quixote Tapas Bar is officially opening Friday, June 19, and Co-owner Ernesto Teran promises excellent food, great atmosphere and live music every night. 💃🥘🍷

Read how three men aimed to make a restaurant as legendary as Don Quixote: 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

06/19/2026

SNEAK PEEK: Don Quixote Tapas Bar in downtown Gainesville officially opens Friday, June 19, and we got a chance to check it out during the restaurant's soft opening. 💃🥘🍷

Read how three men are making a restaurant just as legendary as Don Quixote: 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

06/19/2026

A DHS spokesperson couldn’t be reached for comment.

The ICE detention center in Oakwood may be no more.

06/18/2026

Wind gusts could reach 60 mph.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Hall County until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

06/18/2026

Taqueria El Viajero, which translates to “The Traveler’s Taqueria,” is set to open soon, according to its manager. 🌮

A former food truck is moving into a permanent home in Gainesville.

06/18/2026

At East Hall, there's plenty to be excited about after multiple teams made deep playoff runs during the recently-completed school year.

In this series, The Times will speak with each athletic director in Hall County about the state of its athletic department.

06/18/2026

The rabid raccoon was identified June 16 in the Gillsville area, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

A raccoon in eastern Hall County has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions and watch for possible exposure.

06/18/2026

Investigators say the man sent eight lewd images or videos of himself to the girl using Snapchat.

A Flowery Branch man has been arrested after authorities say he sent sexually explicit images and videos of himself to an underage girl over Snapchat.

06/18/2026

The demolition permit expires Dec. 6.

A downtown Gainesville building could be torn down this year to make way for a Tempo by Hilton hotel.

06/18/2026

Attend the ribbon cutting with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and you'll score VIP access to the store a full day before doors open to the public. 🎀✂️

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