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Michael Wheeler, Hall County Extension Coordinator, recently received the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents.

A childhood classic, a George and Ira Gershwin musical and a Grecian tale of tragedy and triumph are just a few of the theatrical productions the Gainesville Theatre Alliance has in store for the 2017-18 season.

The North Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received a donation to start the Savage Innovator Award.

With a few days already under their belt, most schools in northeast Georgia are settling in for the new year, and, as they do, colleges and universities in the area are gearing up for a new academic year.

The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $95,075 in grants to organizations during its July meeting, including $52,300 to organizations serving Hall County.

The Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, INK, is gearing up for its 15th birthday party August 26.

Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has announced $141.5 million in federal funding for a new Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory Campus at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens.

​Forsyth County authorities have a new online presence in the form of a recently updated website with new user tools.

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation and the Cumming-Forsyth CountyChamber of Commerce are preparing for the 15th annual Play at the Park Family Fun Festival.

Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon) will hold a two-day Rural Georgia Study Committee meeting in Dahlonega August 8 and 9.