🌱 Police Arrest Attack Suspect + Local Dies In Helicopter Accident

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Gainesville Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 69 Low: 41.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 65 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Gainesville:

1. The Hall County Sheriff's Office announced that it has arrested a suspect in the case of an attack on a homeless man on Mar. 8 in Gainesville. Wayne King, 42, is facing counts of aggravated battery and assault stemming from the incident, which took place at a gas station on GA 13 and the Atlanta Highway near Gaines Ferry Road. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after the attack. (WGAU)
2. A 75-year-old Gainseville pilot was found dead following a helicopter crash in Hall County. The pilot was the only one in the Ar 1 experimental helicopter when it struck powerlines and crashed on private property near the 4700 block of Clarks Bridge Road. No other injuries were reported, and both the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Hall County government officials participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new expansion at The Georgia Mountain Food Bank on Friday. The new expansion to the food bank's current facility will give the local organization more space to provide food to those in need in the county and was funded through a grant. (Hall County Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Gainesville:

Tuesday, March 28

• Garden Playtime At Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville (6:00 AM)

Wednesday, March 29

• Storybook Time At Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking to help out some new puppies or kittens, the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is asking for donations. The foundation has set up an Amazon registry for their new arrivals this spring as they seek to give them the best care they can. (Humane Society of Northeast Georgia via Facebook)
• The City of Gainesville is looking to fill some Public Work positions. Applicants can head over to the city's government page to find the available jobs, which currently includes a search for Street Maintenence Worker I. (City of Gainesville, Georgia via Facebook)
• Let's hear it for a 15-year milestone for a local plant operator. Bradley Wheelis of Flat Creek Water Reclamation Facility was recently honored for 15 years of service with the city. (City of Gainesville, Georgia via Facebook)
• This past Saturday saw Mutts on Main host its pet expo at the Hall County Animal Shelter. Click here for photos from the event. (Explore Gainesville via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all 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.