Local Business News

The December unemployment report for the Gainesville metro area showed an increase in the jobless rate, an increase in first-time unemployment claims and a reduction in employed residents.

Hall-Dawson CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has announced Chris Hollifield has been elected the new board chair to support the organization's work to advocate on behalf of children in foster care in Hall and Dawson Counties.

Gasoline prices increased in Georgia again this past week, although the increase was much more moderate than in recent weeks.

Travelers who plan to use Browns Bridge Road (SR 369) over Lake Lanier at the Forsyth-Hall County line next week may run into some delays.

The new Fire Station 13 will be located next to the planned Suwanee Town Center on Main park project.

Applications for various scholarships from Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) are now open to Jackson County high school graduates.

State Representative Matt Dubnik of Gainesville has been named Chairman of the House Education Committee by the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments.

Gwinnett County Public Schools will resume in-person instruction for students whose families selected that option Monday, Jan. 25. Virtual students will attend classes online as usual.

Georgia's labor commissioner said December showed some promising job growth across the state, and the state unemployment rate dropped a bit, as well.

Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler has donated her final Senate paycheck to the Capitol Police Memorial Fund in honor of fallen U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood.