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Site work has begun on the west side of Gainesville where the Achdiocese of Atlanta plans to construct a Catholic church and school.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s 6th Annual Healthcare Reform Seminar is Thursday, August 31 from 8:00 am-11:30 am at the Brenau Downtown Center.

After working almost three years for Gov. Nathan Deal, Ben Jarrard is putting his political experience to work for the University of North Georgia.

Lynn Harton has been named chief executive officer of United Community Bank, which has branches in Gainesville and Hall County and elsewhere in northeast Georgia.

Gwinnett Health System, the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, and Northside Hospital, which has operations in Forsyth County, have submitted a proposed merger agreement.

Georgia’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in over a decade.

Georgia has become a Southern dumping destination for solid wastes including coal ash, and more is on the way, according to a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

As part of a change in the city's alcohol ordinance, Gainesville has now mapped out a downtown dining district for the city.

Nurse.org has recognized Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville as one of the best hospitals for nurses to work for in Georgia.