Tuesday August 26th, 2025 12:42AM

Local Business News

AAA: COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact gas prices
As Gov. Brian Kemp ordered Georgians to shelter in place for 10 days, gasoline prices continued their drop at the pump compared to a week ago.
7:05AM ( 5 years ago )
Pinnacle Bank acquires Southern Bank & Trust branches
All Southern Bank & Trust branches in North Georgia are now part of Pinnacle Financial Corporation, the parent holding company of Pinnacle Bank.
11:00AM ( 5 years ago )
Mullins named new District Engineer for GDOT's Northeast Region
The Georgia Department of Transportation has named Kelvin Mullins as the new District Engineer for the Northeast Region of Georgia.
11:59AM ( 5 years ago )
AAA: Georgia gas prices drop to $1.85 a gallon
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, demand for gasoline drops, since travel is limited - and that is translating to lower gas prices.
5:06AM ( 5 years ago )
Hall Co.: Deadline approaching for certain property-, tax-related obligations
With all the attention give the coronavirus, this may have slipped up on you: the April 1 deadline for Hall County property owners to file for Homestead Exemption and a number of other property- and tax-related matters.
3:00PM ( 5 years ago )
North Ga. Tech scraps spring break, postpones graduation
Spring break has been scrapped at North Georgia Technical College and graduation has been postponed as the school continues to grapple with fallout from the pandemic.
10:00AM ( 5 years ago )
As virus spreads, so does gloomy outlook for Georgia budget
Deaths and the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Georgia continued to increase Saturday, even as lawmakers tried to grapple with what the pandemic will mean for state finances.
8:39AM ( 5 years ago )
Jackson EMC now suspending service disconnections through April 13
In response to the continued spread of COVID-19, Jackson EMC is keeping its drive-thru only service and continuing the suspension of disconnection for nonpayment through April 13.
3:00PM ( 5 years ago )
Hall Co. building inspections continue with added safety measures
In an effort to provide the highest level of service to the development community while balancing the public health concerns of COVID-19, the Hall County Building Inspections Division will continue to operate near full capacity with some minor modifications.
10:00AM ( 5 years ago )
Gainesville Theatre Alliance celebrates 40 years; longtime director retiring
Gainesville Theatre Alliance, which started as a theatrical experiment between a public college and private university, is celebrating its 40th year this year and saying "goodbye" to its longtime director.
5:00AM ( 5 years ago )