Although lower utility rates have been the reasoning behind the Gainesville city commission's support for the recent GREC purchase, rates are not decreasing as much as residents had hoped. In fact, customers' bills will still increase in the long run.

The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday night voted 5-2 in favor of Gainesville Regional Utilities’ $750 million purchase of the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center (GREC).

The Gainesville chapter of The First Tee heads into its third season and aims to expand and continue to impact the lives of young Gainesville residents.

"It’s not about being thin versus fat— it’s about being healthy."