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Gainesville megachurch’s 498-acre retreat proposal heads to final vote

The filming location for the former TV show "Monarch" in South Hall could be turned into a religious retreat. - photo by Jeff Gill

02112025 RETREAT 1.jpg — The filming location for the former TV show "Monarch" in South Hall could be turned into a religious retreat. - photo by Jeff Gill

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The Times

Published: Mar 25, 2025, 4:32 PM

Gainesville megachurch Free Chapel’s proposal to turn a former TV filming site into a retreat is set for final approval this week.

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