Business News

The U.S. economy expanded modestly in June and early July, but growth and hiring slowed in several parts of the country. The key findings of the Federal Reserve survey echoed the gloomier outlook that Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered to Congress this week.

A new sign of recovery in the housing market and strong earnings reports from big companies are sending stocks higher for a second day.

Leader of the nation's major defense contractors warned on Wednesday of job layoffs and disruptions in manufacturing if Congress fails to agree on an alternative to automatic budget cuts.

Gainesville State College (GSC) is one of ten Georgia public colleges and universities included in the SunTrust Scholars Program.

U.S. builders broke ground on the most new homes and apartments in nearly four years last month, the latest evidence that the housing market is recovering.

After a nationwide search, Brenau University has named Dr. Sandra L. Leslie dean of the College of Education. Dr. Leslie will oversee undergraduate and graduate programs for teachers and school administrators on campuses and online.

Gwinnett County commissioners have voted to keep property tax rates steady for another year

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently welcomed four new doctors.

Hasty Pope partner Jonathan Pope has been named to the State Bar of Georgia Bench and Bar Committee.

Publix Super Markets has teamed up with United Way of Hall County to collect school supplies through the School Tools for Cool Kids program.