Local Business News

Three northeast Georgia cities - Cornelia, Commerce, and Toccoa - have been designated Rural Zones by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden is issuing one last reminder to property owners who have yet to pay their 2017 property taxes.

National produce distributor PRO*ACT has opened voting for its farm grant program, and Hall County's Jaemor Farm and White County's Humble Vine Farm are among the competitors.

Plans for a medical office building in Gainesville and a 194-lot subdivision in West Hall are among proposals recently recommended for approval by the city and county planning staffs.

Lanier Technical College will be promoting its new Marine Technology Program next week at the Atlanta Boat Show.

The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded $72,300 in grants to organizations during its December meeting, including $52,500 to organizations serving Hall County.

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia has announced that Summer Andersen, DVM, will be joining its staff as an Associate Veterinarian in March.

Château Élan Winery & Resort has been sold to an affiliate of Greenwich, Connecticut-based real estate investment firm, Wheelock Street Capital.

Gainesville and Hall County administrative offices will be closed Monday and garbage/recycling pickups altered and certain other functions halted for the day.