Gainesville Police Department

06/01/2026

🚔🔥 THIS SATURDAY! 🔥🚔

Join the Gainesville Hall County Fraternal Order of Police Foundation for our 2nd Annual Cops & Kids Shine Showdown Car Show on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Georgia!

🏁 Vehicle Registration Begins: 7:30 AM
🚗 Car Show Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Don’t wait! Early online registration closes Friday, June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Register your vehicle today at www.fop41.com to speed up check-in!!!
This is shaping up to be an incredible family-friendly event featuring:

🎵 Great Music by Sterling with Silverstar Productions
🍔 Great Food & Food Trucks
🎟️ Raffle Prizes
🏰 Bounce Houses & Kids Activities
🚓 Public Safety Displays
🏆 Awards

Whether you drive an:
🏎️ Exotic Car
🚘 Classic Car
🚗 Antique Vehicle
🛻 Custom Truck
🏍️ Motorcycle

…or just love anything with wheels, we want to see you there!

Bring the whole family and spend the day with us while supporting the Gainesville Hall County FOP Foundation’s Cops & Kids Programs, which provide Christmas gifts, school supplies, scholarships, and other community outreach programs for local children and families.

📍 Lanier Technical College
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🌐 Register Today: www.fop41.com

See you at the Shine Showdown!

05/30/2026

05/21/2026

Come join us! ☕️

05/20/2026

𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙏- Free Chapel
McEver Road • Browns Bridge Road

Hall County graduations begin today, and will proceed through Friday at Free Chapel.

Gainesville High will close the week out with graduation at City Park.

As we welcome thousands to the area, expect travel delays.

05/18/2026

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 Class of 2026! As everyone prepares for Memorial Day weekend, please be mindful that 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 takes place this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 at City Park (898 Longstreet Circle). 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐄 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 around the areas of Green Street, Thompson Bridge Road, Glenwood Drive, Riverside Drive, Park Hill Drive, and all other side streets in the area. Expect road closures in the area around 3 PM and increased pedestrian/vehicle congestion. Gates open at 6 PM for the graduation ceremony.

05/18/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 is scheduled for 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 at 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠.
𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 in the area of 【ＧＲＥＥＮ　ＳＴＲＥＥＴ】 will be begin around 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠. Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and watch for pedestrian traffic.
For event details, visit http://www.gainesvilleamericanlegion.org/
⚠️Road Closures⚠️:
1. Thompson Bridge Rd at Enota Ave.
2. Park Hill Drive at South Enota Dr.
3. Thompson Bridge Rd and Ronnie Green Pkwy Split (in front of the Civic
Center)
4. Ronnie Green at Oaktree Dr
5. West Academy St. at Old Green St
6. E.E. Butler Pkwy. at Spring St
7. E.E. Butler Pkwy at Jesse Jewell Pkwy
8. Ronnie Green Pkwy @ Glenwood Dr
9. Thompson Bridge Rd @ Oaktree Dr
10. Spring St @ Boulevard

05/12/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Gainesville held their annual law enforcement appreciation luncheon today. Officer Jacob Collier was awarded the 2026 “John W Jacob’s Sr Memorial Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement” for GPD. Collier is one of the best in blue.

05/11/2026

The Cops & Kids Shine Showdown Car Show is a high-energy, family-friendly community event that brings together car enthusiasts, local families, and law enforcement for a great cause, supporting the Gainesville Hall County Fraternal Order of Police Foundation’s Cops & Kids Programs.

It all started in 2025 when car enthusiasts AJ Zurzolo with North Atlanta Customs and Ryan Clay with Clays Motorsports Tint & Paint Protection, both passionate about giving back to their community, approached the Foundation with the idea of hosting a car show fundraiser. Their vision was simple: combine their love for cars with a meaningful way to support local children and families, and it turned into something much bigger.

The inaugural event in 2025 was an overwhelming success. It featured great music, a dedicated kids’ fun zone with bounce houses, a wide variety of food trucks, and an impressive lineup of over 230 vehicles ranging from exotic supercars to classic antiques. The atmosphere was electric, drawing large crowds and creating a positive space where the community could interact with law enforcement in a fun and engaging way.

In just one year, the Cops & Kids Shine Showdown Car Show quickly established itself as one of the most anticipated car shows in North Georgia. Beyond the cars and entertainment, its true impact lies in the funds raised, directly supporting programs like Cops & Kids Go Back to School, Cops & Kids Christmas, scholarships, and other outreach efforts that strengthen relationships between officers and the youth they serve.

At its core, the Cops & Kids Shine Showdown is more than just a car show; it’s a community-driven event built on passion, generosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
A huge shout to all over our Sponsors!!

Underground Strength & Wellness
Texano Auto Sales
Silverstar Productions
North Atlanta Customs
Clays Motorsports Tint & Paint Protection
Jim Shorkey Gainesville Nissan
Dent Specialists
Ace Comfort
North Georgia Party Rentals
Hardy Chevrolet Inc. of Gainesville