Local Business News

The Pendergrass Flea Market, which was devastated by a fire nine years ago, is open today despite a small early morning fire today.

A $240,000 gift from the Thomas T. and Bernice F. Irvin Foundation will help fund a new home for Piedmont College’s School of Education.

The resurfacing the State Route 10 loop in Athens and a portion of Georgia 385 in Habersham County were among the projects included in the latest contract awards by the state Department of Transportation.

Vonda Greene has been appointed to the Habersham EMC Board of Directors and becomes the first woman to serve on the board.

A lane shift on Buford Highway (SR 13) that was scheduled for Tuesday will take place earlier than planned, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Gasoline prices in Georgia moved up this week, according to a fuel price report released Tuesday by AAA-the Auto Club Group.

Becky Ruffner has been named as interim director of Hall County Human Resources, filling a position that is being vacated by Bill Moats, who is leaving the county early next month.

Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company and one of the largest retailers of new and pre-owned vehicles in the United States, will locate a dealership and regional headquarters for EchoPark Automotive in Duluth

A popular agribusiness in South Hall is seeking permission from Hall County officials to expand into a year-round operation.