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SNEAK PEEK: Don Quixote Tapas Bar in downtown Gainesville officially opens Friday, June 19, and we got a chance to check it out during the restaurant's soft opening. 💃🥘🍷

Read how three men are making a restaurant just as legendary as Don Quixote: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/food-drink/don-quixote-tapas-bar-brings-live-music-spanish-tapas-and-a-decade-long-dream-to-downtown-gainesville/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND

A DHS spokesperson couldn’t be reached for comment.

ICE detention center in Oakwood may not happen. Here’s what we know The ICE detention center in Oakwood may be no more.

Wind gusts could reach 60 mph.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Hall County The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Hall County until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Taqueria El Viajero, which translates to “The Traveler’s Taqueria,” is set to open soon, according to its manager. 🌮

Taqueria El Viajero trading food truck for brick-and-mortar restaurant in Gainesville A former food truck is moving into a permanent home in Gainesville.

At East Hall, there's plenty to be excited about after multiple teams made deep playoff runs during the recently-completed school year.

The Big Picture: Inside East Hall High athletics with Adam Rich In this series, The Times will speak with each athletic director in Hall County about the state of its athletic department.

The rabid raccoon was identified June 16 in the Gillsville area, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Hall County A raccoon in eastern Hall County has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions and watch for possible exposure.

Investigators say the man sent eight lewd images or videos of himself to the girl using Snapchat.

Flowery Branch man charged with sending explicit photos, videos to underage girl over Snapchat A Flowery Branch man has been arrested after authorities say he sent sexually explicit images and videos of himself to an underage girl over Snapchat.

The demolition permit expires Dec. 6.

Demo could make way for new eight-story hotel in downtown Gainesville A downtown Gainesville building could be torn down this year to make way for a Tempo by Hilton hotel.

Attend the ribbon cutting with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and you'll score VIP access to the store a full day before doors open to the public. 🎀✂️

Update: America's Thrift postpones grand opening in Gainesville. Here are the details America's Thrift is bringing more than 24,000 square feet of secondhand clothing, furniture and home goods to Gainesville later this month.