🌱 New Traffic Lane To Ease Congestion + 3D, 4D, HD Ultrasound Studio

Morning, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Gainesville Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 67 Low: 43.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 66 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Gainesville today:

1. The Georgia Department of Transportation has converted a right-turn-only lane into a left and right-turn lane to ease congestion. The new lane sits on the southbound exit ramp at Exit 12 from Spout Springs Road to I-985, offering relief to motorists who were experiencing backups, especially during rush hour. The lane is part of the overall Spout Springs Road improvements, which included widening the road from two to four lanes between I-985 and Union Circle, with the second phase of the project – widening Spout Springs from Union Circle to Gwinnett County – still in the works, but without identified funding yet. (The Times)
2. Flourish Ultrasound Studio, located in the Hunt Tower in Gainesville, offers elective 2D, 3D, 4D, and HD prenatal ultrasound technology for expectant mothers. Owner and experienced ultrasound technician Sybil Norwood provides the services, but they do not replace medical, diagnostic ultrasounds performed at a doctor's office. The studio is the first of its kind in Gainesville, and ultrasounds are not currently covered by insurance as they are elective. (The Times)
3. Kelley Robertson, the chief assistant district attorney in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of B.E. Roberts III in the Hall County State Court. Robertson previously served as an assistant district attorney and as a staff attorney under Judge Kathlene Gosselin, and is active in her community, serving on the boards of the Gateway Domestic Violence Center, the Rape Response non-profit, and the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. (Access WDUN)

Today and tomorrow in Gainesville:

Saturday, March 4

• Gainesville Theatre Alliance Presents: John & Jen At Ed Cabell Theatre (7:30 PM)

Sunday, March 5

• Organ Concert: Herbert Buffington At Grace Church (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Take a look at these cute puppies the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia just got in! If you're interested in adopting, you can click here. (Humane Society of Northeast Georgia via Facebook)
• Andrew Boyd from North Hall Middle School is being congratulated for winning the Regional Spelling Bee, and he will now advance to the state Bee competition on Mar. 17 at Georgia State University. (Hall County School District via Facebook)
• Save the date: Downtown Gainesville's First Friday Concert Series will be back this spring! Beginning May 5, the town will host concerts every first Friday of the month through September. See who's on the docket this summer at the link! (Downtown Gainesville via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you soon for another update.

— 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.