Local/State News

Concrete has long been respected as one of the more difficult aspects of commercial construction, but is also seen by many as among the more dirty.

Downtown Homer bustled with activity Friday night and Saturday as the 46th-annual Homer Holiday Festival ushered in the long weekend.

Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to serve as Chair of the Senate Study Committee on Evaluating the School Year Calendar of Georgia Public Schools.

A closing ceremony "After Party" is planned in conjunction with the Dragon Boat World Championships later this month in Gainesville.

A new report shows the number of people employed by logistics services firms in Hall County grew by 2,900 over the past three years.

The administration of Truett McConnell University recently honored nine employees for years of service during employee orientation. Among the honorees was Dr. Emir Caner, who has served as president of the school for ten years.

The Gainesville City School System's Nutrition Department hosted its annual “Aw Shucks Day" at Enota MI Academy on August 24.

High-schoolers hoping to fish competitively in college are invited to the first National Collegiate / High School Angler Challenge.

The Greater Hall Chamber’s 2nd Annual Small Business Resource Fair is Tuesday, September 11, 7:45-10am, at the Business Incubator at Brenau University, Featherbone Communiversity.

In a 3-2 vote, and over concerns voiced by nearby residents, Gwinnett County commissioners this week approved a 32-lot townhome neighborhood along Cross Road near the Mall of Georgia.