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Brenau University and Anhui Business College recently signed a contract that will result in about 30 Chinese students each year completing undergraduate degrees in business administration on the Gainesville, Georgia, campus.

United Community Banks announces the appointment of Jefferson L. Harralson as executive vice president and chief financial officer of both the parent company and its banking subsidiary, United Community Bank.

Gainesville Eye Associates has added Dr. Stephen Ellison to its optometry staff.

Celebrating its spring commencement Friday and Saturday, 139-year-old Brenau University passed a major milestone in its history: It conferred more advanced graduate degrees than undergraduate diplomas.

A public safety job fair will be held in Winder May 11.

The Arts Council's 2017 Summer MusicFest will feature the Joe Gransden Big Band featuring guest vocalist Annie Sellick, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Northwinds Symphonic Band, a Patriotic Pops Concert, Back in Time, and Riverstreet.

Lake Lanier will host the Georgia BASS Nation State Classic October 25–28 at Laurel Park.

Hall County Government is hosting an open house May 18 to give members of the public a chance to review Hall County Forward, the county's comprehensive plan.

A Mill Creek High School student has taken home the top honor is the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia's 10th Congressional District.

The Flowery Branch City Council has given second approval to a rezoning that will allow for some design changes to a planned addition to the Sterling on the Lake subdivision.