Local Business News

Non-essential state agencies from Columbus to Augusta and northward will be closed Monday due to the winter weather advisory.

The winners in Gainesville's annual Arbor Day Art & Essay Contests have been announced as well as plans for this year's Arbor Day celebration.

The Braselton Planning Commission is scheduled to consider plans for a residential development and a warehouse-distribution facility later this month.

Hall County residents are being reminded that they have from now until April 1 to close the books on a number of tax-related matters, including filing for homestead exemptions.

​With the health care world continuing to expand in Gainesville and Hall County, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will officially recognize those efforts next month.

The Greater Hall Chamber’s Business EXPO is February 15 at the Gainesville Civic Center with the Annual Business Luncheon, more interactive exhibits and an expanded Taste of Gainesville at Business After Hours.

Continuing a January tradition, Goodwill of North Georgia will host a series of job fairs starting Monday, Jan. 8 and continuing throughout the week.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is accepting applications from high school seniors for the Sawnee Foundation Youth Scholarship program.

Two people from Hall County are on this year's Georgia Trend list of the "100 Most Influential Georgians."

Beazer Homes has purchased 42 acres in Cumming for a 55+ active-adult community.