Local Business News

​Staff members for the Gainesville-based district of the Georgia Department of Transportation plan to begin working out of a new office building on Jesse Jewell Parkway on or before the first of the year.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton announces the appointment of Cindy Danner as chief nursing officer.

Willis Investment Counsel has confirmed as the presenting sponsor for the 2018 GALA Fine Art Auction at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville, and tickets go on sale Jan. 2..

State Rep. Tommy Barr (R-Lawrenceville), whose district includes a portion of Hall County, has been named chairman of the House Code Revision Committee.

First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Georgia decreased in November in Gainesville and most of the state when compared to a year ago.

Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 1.8 million Ram trucks mainly in North America because they can be shifted out of park without the driver’s foot on the brake or possibly without the key in the ignition.

North Georgia Technical College is offering new GED class times and locations beginning in January.

'Tis the season to spend with family and friends, and this year Americans are traveling in record numbers, according to AAA.

Peach State Federal Credit Union has made a $50,000 donation to Piedmont College benefitting the Dr. Robert H. Wainberg Natural Sciences Research Fund.

Hall County's administrative offices, courts and community centers will be closed Dec. 22-Dec. 25 for the Christmas holidays, as well as Jan. 1 for the New Year's holiday.