Local Business News

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.

Georgia's high consumer confidence will lead to a solid holiday season for retailers and local economies according to a report from the Georgia Retail Association (GRA).

The Gainesville Jaycees and the Young Man & Young Woman Selection Committee are seeking nominations for the 2016 awards which will be presented at the annual awards ceremony in February.

The Arts Council has released the lineup for next year's Evenings of Intimate Jazz series.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County recently received a new grant thanks to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Foundation and Amerigroup Foundation.

A new Christmas attraction is coming to Towns County and opens on Thanksgiving.