Saturday August 23rd, 2025 1:37AM

Local Business News

$1M Georgia Lottery ticket sold in Winder
A Winder convenience store recently sold a Georgia Lottery Billionaire Club ticket worth $1 million.
10:00PM ( 7 years ago )
Gainesville organization recognized by Small Business Administration
At the recent 2018 Southeastern Small Business Leaders Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, Gainesville-based Small Business Access Partners was presented with the Certified Development Company of the Year Award.
2:00PM ( 7 years ago )
Gainesville: Academy of Innovation celebrates Jim Walters Day
Academy of Innovation recently celebrated “Jim Walters Day" to thank the Gainesville businessman and philanthropist for his gift to the school, which made it possible to outfit five classrooms with Smart Board technology.
10:00AM ( 7 years ago )
University of North Georgia-run film festival debuts new name; Gainesville campus will host it
Various panel presentations and workshops are on tap during the three-day Georgia Film Festival in May at University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus.
6:00AM ( 7 years ago )
Fire damages Gainesville salvage yard
An investigation continues into a fire at a Gainesville salvage yard, although investigators said it appears the fire was sparked by "misuse of an ignition source."
6:00AM ( 7 years ago )
Sugartopia receives sign grant from Cornelia Downtown Development Authority
The Cornelia Downtown Development Authority announces that Sugartopia received a sign grant when it relocated to 188 North Main Street and expanded.
6:15PM ( 7 years ago )
Gainesville lawyers fund social justice endowment at Brenau University
Attorneys Phillip and Lydia Sartain have established an endowment at Brenau University in Gainesville to explore and establish academic programs for addressing social justice issues and practices.
11:03AM ( 7 years ago )
Gwinnett County hosts event for potential vendors
Businesses interested in having Gwinnett County Government as a customer are invited to attend the 12th Annual Supplier Symposium on April 26.
3:02PM ( 7 years ago )
Maddox receives Lifetime Achievement Award from national group
Elton Maddox, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board for Wayne Farms LLC, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from NFPDA
12:12PM ( 7 years ago )
Legacy Link to host input meeting for state Plan on Aging
Public hearings are being held across the state to gather input for the next Plan on Aging for the State of Georgia
9:00AM ( 7 years ago )