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Location of Legendary Local Bar Slated For New Use

photo courtesy musicisentropy. By Caitlyn Finnegan Once a mecca for avid fans of rock ‘n’ roll, the cinderblock building that formerly housed Dub’s restaurant and bar on NW 13th Street is getting a new lineup. Notorious for its rowdy crowds and cheap beer, the bar was opened by James “Dub” Thomas in 1964 and remained...
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No Room for Water Wars: Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Project Hits Milestone

As demand for water increases, making sure there is enough to go around is serious business. Battles over water rights in states like Georgia and Tennessee are being heard in courts across the country, and in the case of Texas and Oklahoma, all the way in the Supreme Court. Gainesville is hoping to take a...
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Innovative, Sustainable Local Design Recognized by City Beautification Awards

Photo courtesy Hugo Cruz Recent efforts from Gainesville businesses to improve the town aesthetic have not gone unnoticed; more than 25 businesses were recognized on April 24 with a City Beautification Award during the annual award ceremony at the Thomas Center. The annual City Beautification Awards recognize aesthetic projects in a variety of design categories....

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