Local Business News

Gina Rider has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Peach State Banks & Trust.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the draft of the county's Comprehensive Plan Dec. 1 and will, after the hearing, consider sending the document to state and regional officials for their review.

Gov. Nathan Deal has named three northeast Georgians - one from Gainesville and one each from Cleveland and Cumming - to state boards.

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday morning the unemployment rate in the Northeast Georgia region in October was 4.8 percent, down five-tenths of a percentage point from 5.3 percent in September.

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.