News & Brews Hall County

Grab your favorite brew and take a sip while hosts Shannon Casas & Stacey Smith guide you through what's happening in Hall County, Georgia. This is News & Brews. Each episode features the top 5 local stories of the week plus an interview with a Times journalist who takes you behind the scenes of a major or upcoming story, giving you the context, clarity and inside scoop you won’t get anywhere else.Join us as we spill the tea. ☕

News & Brews Hall County is a news podcast hosted by Gainesville Times, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gainesville Times hosts News & Brews Hall County, a news show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #26

  Sept. 15, 2025: Juvenile Court under the microscope

  Sep 15, 202512 minS0

  <p>Reporter Nick Watson joins us to discuss an audit being performed in Hall County's juvenile court and a lawsuit filed by an attorney who works in juvenile court. Plus, learn about a new hospice facility now under construction in North Hall and the departure of Good News at Noon homeless shelter’s executive director.  </p><p>Read the top 3 stories.   </p><p>Today will be our last episode for a while. If you’ve enjoyed News & Brews or have other thoughts on Times podcasts, please let us know at podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com.   </p><p>Sign up to get News Alerts in y...

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  Episode #25

  Sept. 8, 2025: A moratorium on high-density housing

  Sep 8, 202515 minS0

  <p>Hall leaders hit the pause button that will slow high-density growth like apartments and even some subdivisions in Hall County for at least six months. On this episode, we break down what that means, how it will work and discuss the bigger picture of growth in Hall County. </p><p>Plus, learn about a middle-of-the-night text message that spiraled into death threats and felony charges against a teen girl. Also, residents united against a gas station project in South Hall. </p><p>Read the top stories. </p><p>Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any...

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  Episode #24

  Sept. 1, 2025: Behind the headlines: The DOJ investigation involving Dr. Grunch

  Sep 1, 202511 minS0

  <p>Local neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch, a renowned doctor and social media influencer, is named in an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. On this episode, hear from the reporter who broke the story, what we know so far and peek behind the scenes at the work that goes into reporting a case like this. </p><p>Latest story on investigation </p><p>Our values </p><p>The Top 3 stories last week: A new Kroger, a proposed $1.2 billion data center and a new location for a children’s museum. </p><p>Read the top 3 stories.        </p><p>Sign up to get News...

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  Episode #23

  Aug. 25, 2025: Local high schools, ranked

  Aug 25, 202514 minS0

  <p>The Top 3 stories last week: Tracking down rumors about new Trader Joe’s locations, why the city of Flowery Branch is buying land and how homeless people could get jobs with Hall County thanks to a new partnership. Plus, we talk with reporter Ben Anderson about recently published rankings of local high schools.</p><p>Read the top 3 stories.      </p><p>Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any of our other newsletters. </p><p>If you're not a subscriber, check out our plans so you have full access to local news in Gainesville and Hall County. <...

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  Episode #22

  Aug. 18, 2025: A sneak peek of Taken Too Soon

  Aug 18, 202517 minS0

  <p>The Top 3 stories last week: A new seafood restaurant, a family's story of the crash that killed their loved one, plus news about a discount store opening. </p><p>Read the top 3 stories.      </p><p>Taken Too Soon: The Holly Fox Strickland Story</p><p>Sign up to get News Alerts in your inbox or any of our other newsletters. </p><p>If you're not a subscriber, check out our plans so you have full access to local news in Gainesville and Hall County. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p>Lucky Goat Coffee Co.</p><p>Wake Up Your...

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