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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why this Georgia town was named one of 30 up-and-coming small town in U.S. by HGTV
Gainesville, Georgia, sits in a prime spot in north Georgia, well north of the hustle-and-bustle of Atlanta in the foothills of the Appalachians and along the northern banks of Lake Lanier. For those reasons, and a growth in jobs and wages, HGTV lists the town as one of its 30 up-and-coming small cities in America. Located about 50 miles north of Atlanta, 40 miles west of Athens and just 20 miles north of Cumming and Buford, Gainesville has a lot to offer for Georgians looking for a family-friendly area to move. HGTV highlights the poultry industry as being a major reason for the city's growth in economy. "This town of 45,000 may be a suburb of Atlanta — just 55 miles northeast of downtown — but Gainesville is more like a weekend escape thanks to its proximity to Lake Lanier," HGTV says. "This haven for outdoor enthusiasts draws in visitors for boating, fishing and paddling. Lake Lanier is also the largest lake in Georgia with nearly 700 miles of shoreline. Off the lake, you'll find boutiques, galleries and restaurants in downtown Gainesville, making it easy to stay and settle in to local life." One of the more unique things about the city is the nickname of Gainesville High School. The school calls its teams the Red Elephants and was the home of NFL QB Deshaun Watson. Population (2020): 42,296 Location: Hall County Economy: Poultry farming remains one of the city's biggest economic forces, with six of its top 10 employers being in the industry. Downtown Gainesville: The city's website calls downtown a 'vibrant area filled with history, culture and community spirit.' It offers restaurants, boutiques, greenspaces and also calls itself the 'Hospitality Capitol of the World.' A few of the other small up-and-coming cities on the list include: Georgetown, Texas Queen Creek, Arizona Buckeye, Arizona New Braunfels, Texas Fort Meyers, Florida Meridian, Idaho St. George, Utah Redding, California Bend, Oregon HGTV compared US Census Bureau data for top growth cities to include healthcare, jobs, income, outdoor activities and affordable housing. It also collaborated with the Milken Institute which put together its list of top-performing cities by looking at US cities driving economic growth, tracking qualities like jobs, wages, housing affordability and access to broadband. Ryne Dennis is the Deep South Connect Team Editor for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X @RyneDennis and email at rdennis@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: HGTV up-and-coming small cities: Why this Georgia town made the list
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
5-star linebacker decommits from USC, sets official visit to Alabama
One of the nation's premier 2026 prospects is now available once again, as highly-touted linebacker Xavier Griffin announced Wednesday afternoon that he was decommitting from the USC Trojans, re-opening his recruitment. In addition to his decommitment, Griffin has also announced four upcoming official visits in the coming weeks, one of which will be with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Griffin will visit Alabama on June 6, and alongside the Crimson Tide, the linebacker will also visit Ohio State, Texas, and Florida State between now and the end of June. Advertisement Having previously been committed to USC since July of 2024, Griffin currently ranks as the nation's No. 22 overall player in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings. A five-star prospect, Griffin is also ranked as the nation's No. 2 overall linebacker, as well as the No. 2 player in the state of Georgia where he attends Gainesville High School. At the moment, Alabama's 2026 recruiting class boasts five total commitments, three of which come from the state of Georgia. Of those three, one is also a teammate of Griffin at Gainesville High School in four-star edge rusher Jamarion Matthews. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Former USC commit Xavier Griffin schedules visit to Alabama football
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
5-star linebacker decommits from USC, sets official visit to Alabama
5-star linebacker decommits from USC, sets official visit to Alabama One of the nation's premier 2026 prospects is now available once again, as highly-touted linebacker Xavier Griffin announced Wednesday afternoon that he was decommitting from the USC Trojans, re-opening his recruitment. In addition to his decommitment, Griffin has also announced four upcoming official visits in the coming weeks, one of which will be with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Griffin will visit Alabama on June 6, and alongside the Crimson Tide, the linebacker will also visit Ohio State, Texas, and Florida State between now and the end of June. Having previously been committed to USC since July of 2024, Griffin currently ranks as the nation's No. 22 overall player in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings. A five-star prospect, Griffin is also ranked as the nation's No. 2 overall linebacker, as well as the No. 2 player in the state of Georgia where he attends Gainesville High School. At the moment, Alabama's 2026 recruiting class boasts five total commitments, three of which come from the state of Georgia. Of those three, one is also a teammate of Griffin at Gainesville High School in four-star edge rusher Jamarion Matthews. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Alachua County families invited to schools April 16 for annual Kindergarten Round-up
Incoming kindergarten families are invited to bring their children to the annual Alachua County Public Schools Kindergarten Round-Up to become familiar with the school they'll be attending in the fall. All elementary schools that serve kindergarten students will open their doors April 16 at 2:15 p.m. Children and their parents/guardians will have a chance to talk to teachers and staff, tour the campus and learn more about their school. The first day for students in the 2025-26 school year will be Aug. 11 for students at most schools. A 2025-26 calendar for Rawlings Center for the Fine Arts is still under development. The school is on a year-round academic calendar. Local news: Gainesville High School students honor civil rights trailblazer, local music legend with mural Under Florida law, children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enroll in kindergarten. Parents can begin the online registration process on April 8 for their incoming kindergarten students and any student who will be new to the district by going to Before school starts, and preferably well in advance, they also will need to provide to their child's zoned school several required documents, including a birth certificate, proof of a physical exam performed sometime within the last year, immunization records, and two proofs of residence in the parent's name. Examples of a proof of residence include a lease agreement, a property tax statement, a utility bill or other documents. Schools are open during the summer months to help families with enrollment. Families who aren't sure what school their child will be attending can visit or call the district's Office of Student Assignment at 352-955-7700. This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Alachua County families invited to annual Kindergarten Round-up
