Local Business News

The new Convocation Center at the University of North Georgia has landed an award for the company that built it.

The Hall County Board of Commissioners Monday is expected to consider applying for a $700,000 federal grant to be used in the development of Athens Street Park.

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s Board of Directors has seven new members effective July 1.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Cancer Services has earned Three-Year Accreditation with Gold-Level Commendation – the highest level of accreditation possible – from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

The Hall County Planning Commission is scheduled to hear plans for 235 new homes in North Hall when it meets July 16.

Billy Rogers, a longtime Gainesville attorney and civic leader, died Wednesday following an extended illness.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday. July 10th for Ray Burch, a Gainesville man well-known in local and state poultry circles.

Georgia Department of Corrections Commissioner Gregory Dozier has announced the assignment of Carmon Edwards to Deputy Warden of Administration at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto, effective July 1.

The last day on the job for Childs was Friday.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School broke ground recently on a new Community Dining Hall that will serve students, faculty and the community starting next spring.