🌱 Gainesville Man Sells Four Kilos Of Meth + First Annual WaterFest

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Gainesville Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer. High: 77 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Gainesville:

1. Undercover DEA agents have stuck federal drug charges on a Gainesville man. According to officials, undercover agents purchased methamphetamine and fentanyl from Ernesto Esparza, a resident of Gainesville. He's accused of selling four kilos of meth and more than 100 fentanyl pills. (WGAU)
2. The first-annual WaterFest is coming up, so make sure to mark your calendars. Community members are welcome to join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper for its first annual WaterFest on the Midland Greenway from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Apr. 22. Attendees will see a rotation of local talent playing live music while enjoying fun, food, and drinks. (Downtown Gainesville via Facebook)
3. Looking for something to do in Gainesville this week? From Spring Break to the Easter holiday, there are plenty of activities for the whole family to participate in this week, including trivia nights, live music, theatre, and workout classes. Get out in nature, make a craft, or sing your heart out at our town's exciting events and activities, from Monday to Sunday. (Explore Gainesville via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Gainesville:

Tuesday, April 4

• Garden Playtime At Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE (6:00 AM)
• Judith Surowiec: Moments in Time At Brenau University (10:00 AM)
• Georgia Poetry Circuit Poetry Reading with Courtney Faye Taylor At Brenau University (11:00 AM)

Wednesday, April 5

• Mommy and Me Nature Program At Elachee Nature Science Center (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Prospective homeowners: have you seen the newest properties for sale in the Gainesville area? Five homes just hit the market, including a single-family home for $314,000 and a luxurious mansion with five beds and seven baths for $3.9 million. (Gainesville Patch)
• The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia invites you to meet Gator. Gator, a small young male pup, enjoys spending time outside lounging around. While at first, he seems to be a bundle of energy, he calms down quickly and enjoys relaxing right next to you for the rest of the day. Visit Gator during normal adoption hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00-6:00 p.m. (Humane Society of Northeast Georgia via Facebook)
• The Paul E. Bolding American Legion just announced the date for its 19th Annual Memorial Day Parade — May 29. If you'd like to participate, you can visit the organization's Facebook page for parade application details. (Downtown Gainesville via Facebook)

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— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.