🌱 U.S. Forest Service Seeking Input + Lanier College Wins Competition

Hello again! It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 82 Low: 63.
• Friday: Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Gainesville today:

1. The U.S. Forest Service invites the public's opinion regarding raising fees at 14 developed recreation sites. If approved, the plan would impose fees on an additional six sites currently used by visitors. The proposed fee hikes would cost visitors an extra dollar daily, while overnight camping rates would double. (Now Habersham)
2. Lanier Technical College in Gainesville is a global Fix Your Content challenge winner. The 24-hour competition aims to improve the accessibility of digital course content. Lanier Technical College was one of 85 universities and colleges participating in this challenge. (Campus Technology)
3. Following a three-vehicle wreck, a man from Clarkesville sustained critical injuries and was admitted to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Unfortunately, after a six-day struggle, he succumbed to his extensive injuries and passed away. The local coroner has confirmed the cause of death to be the result of the injuries sustained in the accident. (Now Habersham)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Gainesville:

Thursday, Jun. 1

• Garden Grooves At Atlanta Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
• Cocktails in the Garden At Atlanta Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)

Friday, Jun. 2

• Shows for Seedlings: Playtime Songs With Ms. Patty At Atlanta Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM)
• First Friday Concert Series At Historic Downtown Gainesville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Interactive Neighborhood for Kids is bringing back THRILLER THURSDAYS starting today, Jun. 1. Gather your family and get ready to meet and greet a lineup of exciting characters every Thursday this summer from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Downtown Gainesville via Facebook)
• Calling all golf pros! Chattahoochee Gold Club is seeking volunteers for the 2023 Georgia PGA Junior Tour. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here. (Explore Gainesville via Facebook)
• On the hunt for a new career? The Public Works Department is looking to hire three civil engineers. To learn more about this opportunity visit their website. (City of Gainesville, Georgia via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new 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.