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Animal Medical Care has hired Dr. Heather Tarpley in what the firm calls a move to "to strengthen and expand the services it provides" to Gainesville and Hall County.

Will Hicks, Vice President/Investments and Branch Manager of the Stifel's Gainesville Private Client Group office, has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies.

The Hall County Sheriff's Office has issued a reminder ahead of the holiday season, reminding residents to be careful about leaving their vehicles vulnerable to thieves.

The Oakwood Planning Commission is recommending approval of plans for a medical clinic on Mundy Mill Road where Fred Moses operated a tire shop for more than 30 years.

If you happen to be in the area of Lanier Tech's Oakwood campus Tuesday afternoon, don't be alarmed if you see police activity.

AAA reported Sunday that gas prices are falling as 43.5 million Americans plan to hit the road for Thanksgiving.

The deadline for paying Hall County property taxes is quickly approaching.

For the second time in three years, the federal Mathematics and Science Partnership program is backing a partnership between the University of North Georgia and Hall and Lumpkin schools to strengthen student achievement in science, this time providing $126,494 in funding.

Brenau University’s nationally competitive cheer and dance team stepped onto a national stage of another sort recently with its appearance in Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee’s film “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.”

Ground was broken last week for a new park in Forsyth County that will include a canoe and kayak launch on the Etowah River.