Local Business News

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.

Thomas F. Lowry, RFC, CRPC of Georgia Wealth Advisors, LLC recently completed his semiannual training from America’s IRA Experts with Ed Slott and Company, LLC in Coronado, California.

Brenau University’s School of Nursing was dedicated earlier this week in memory of long-time New Holland/Gainesville resident Mary Inez Grindle.

The Bradford apartments and HomeStar Financial Corporation's Gym of '36 have been named winners of this year's Business Beautification Awards by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.