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Lanier Islands will be recruiting seasonal workers for the spring and summer Saturday.

The remaining 185 stores of Hancock Fabrics will be closing, bringing an end to the fabrics and crafts retailer that was founded in Tupelo, Miss., in 1957.

Tom Ormond has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of North Georgia.

ReStore, the thrift store operated by Habitat for Humanity of Hall County, will move to a new location in early May.

The two-day plant sale opened its doors at 8:30 a.m. Friday and will go until 5 p.m. and will be open 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday at the Chicopee Agricultural Center.

A retired pediatrician who cared for generations in Hall County has become only the fourth person to receive an award recognizing local physicians for their service to the medical profession as well as outstanding dedication, selflessness, generosity, philanthropy and service to the community.

Roger Sulhoff, co-founder of Private Client Advisory, Inc. announces that veteran financial advisor Richard Young has joined the practice, effective immediately.

The national average climbed above the $2 benchmark last week for the first time in 83 days. Sunday's average price was $2.04 per gallon.

Brenau University's executive-in-residence, Bruce Burch, has one of his songs, written 20 years ago, included in a new album by country music legend Loretta Lynn.

The Gainesville Housing Authority is moving ahead with plans to redevelop the site of the current Green Hunter Homes on Atlanta Street