Local Business News

The Jackson Electric Membership Corporation’s Board of Directors has adopted a resolution honoring linemen for their hard work over the last year.

Gasoline prices in Georgia decreased slightly compared to a week ago, according to this week's fuel price report from AAA - The Auto Club Group.

The newly named Swinton A. Griffith III Deanship of the College of Business & Communication at Brenau University has been made possible through a gift of the Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation.

Tanger Outlets Commerce this past week announced Nick King has been named General Manager/Marketing Director for the retail center.

North Georgia Technical College recently named Tammy Keyes the school's 2021 Employee of the Year.

If you see smoke billowing out of Tallulah Gorge Wednesday, April 7, it's nothing to be alarmed about. Officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are conducting a controlled burn on more than 1,300 acres in an around the Gorge.

After being suspended for more than a year during the coronavirus pandemic, jury trials have resumed in the Mountain Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Habersham, Rabun and Stephens counties.

Gasoline prices in the Gainesville metro area are among the lowest in the state this week, according to Monday's fuel price report from AAA-The Auto Club Group.

Those traveling to get their COVID-19 vaccine at clinics in or near the city limits of Gainesville can take advantage of discounted WeGo rides through June.

Habersham County Commissioner Tim Stamey was recently awarded a certificate by ACCG for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy.