Local Business News

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for January totaled $2.53 billion, for an increase of $175.6 million over January 2020, according to numbers released Tuesday by Gov. Brian Kemp's office.

A longtime administrator with the Gainesville City School System has been named the new President and CEO of Elachee Nature Science Center.

Gasoline prices continue to rise across Georgia, and AAA experts say the increasing prices will likely continue through the end of the month.

Officials with the City of Suwanee are looking for new projects for the city's Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.

The City of Suwanee has named a new police chief and a new city clerk following the recent retirements of two 20+ year city employees.

Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. has been awarded federal funds under The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 38.

Chestatee High School in Hall County was recently recognized by the College Board for achieving high female representation in its AP Computer Science Principles class.

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.