Tuesday July 15th, 2025 4:17PM

AP Business

Senators applaud Obama intervention in poultry, beef, pork export dispute with S. Africa
Four U.S. senators are applauding the president’s announcement that he is issuing a 60-day notice to Congress of his intent to suspend certain trade benefits for South Africa after it failed to meet a deadline to resume poultry imports from the U.S.
4:00PM ( 9 years ago )
Lula named PlanFirst community by Ga. state officials
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has designated the city of Lula as a PlanFirst Community.
12:30PM ( 9 years ago )
Lanier Tech, N. Ga. Tech receive grants to finance drivers ed
In an effort to educate young drivers, the Georgia Driver's Education Commission has provided grants totaling more than $42,000 to two local technical colleges to finance driver education courses.
11:20AM ( 9 years ago )
Gainesville man reappointed to N. Ga. Mountain Authority
Philip Wilheit, Jr., of Gainesville has been reappointed to the North Georgia Mountain Authority.
8:49AM ( 9 years ago )
State officials propose merger of Darton State, Albany State
Albany State University, a historically black university in southwest Georgia, would merge with Darton State College under a proposal by the University System of Georgia's top official.
6:20PM ( 9 years ago )
Sawyer services set for Monday
The funeral service for Gordon Sawyer - retired advertising executive, northeast Georgia historian and WDUN commentator - will be held Monday.
6:14PM ( 9 years ago )
Marketplace kicks off holiday shopping season, benefits Safe Kids
The rainy weather did not deter the excitement of Marketplace shoppers in Gainesville on Friday.
4:00PM ( 9 years ago )
OSHA: New program emphasizes worker safety in poultry plants in Ga., 3 other states
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a new Regional Emphasis Program in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi intended to prompt employers to protect poultry industry workers properly and reduce injury and illness rates.
10:00AM ( 9 years ago )
Local author, WDUN commentator Sawyer dies at 89
A familiar voice on the WDUN airwaves has been silenced. Longtime commentator Gordon Sawyer passed away Thursday at the age of 89.
3:45PM ( 9 years ago )
Cumming-Forsyth Chamber names new VP of Economic Development
Robert D. Long has been named Vice President of Economic Development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.
11:05AM ( 9 years ago )