Local Business News

The North Georgia Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Philanthropy Awards which include the Woodrow Stewart Leadership in Philanthropy Award and the Gus Whalen Young Philanthropist Award.

​Habitat for Humanity of Hall County re-dedicated thier ReStore Friday morning with a ribbon cutting after a move to their former location on Murphy Boulevard.

While the fiscal year that just ended in Hall County was strong, business leaders anticipate FY 2017 may be even better.

A plan to annex and rezone a 6.32-acre parcel of land in Gainesville's New Holland area moves forward, but with with several conditions.

Gainesville-based BGW Dental Group will break ground on its newest location in Braselton Saturday.

A fire at a meat processing plant in Tennessee has disrupted supply for a Gainesville-based meat production company.

Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy and Firefighter Ross Jackson got more than they expected when they heard an explosion while standing outside the fire department Tuesday morning.

Sugar Hill City Council has made it 14 consecutive years without an increase in the millage rate, opting this year to keep it at 3.80 mills.

Oakwood City Council members unanimously approved the first reading of a motion picture and music permits ordinance among other things at their meeting Monday.

The Clarkesville City Council has cleared the way for restaurants in the city to sell package beer or wine in their establishments if they obtain the proper license.