Ken Stanford

The newest jewel in the University of North Georgia crown of buildings, the Convocation Center on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus, is the setting for three commencement ceremonies for graduates from all UNG campuses on May 4-5.

The Cornelia Downtown Development Authority announces that Sugartopia received a sign grant when it relocated to 188 North Main Street and expanded.

Six students in the Hall County School System have been selected as finalists or alternates for this summer's Governor’s Honors Program.

The Gainesville Police Department will host a Community Cookout Saturday at St. John Baptist Church.

The Gainesville Police Department is hosting the nationally recognized CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training program this week.

The Jackson County Correctional Institution has been singled-out by two groups for special recognition.

Americans Helping Americans recently recognized Ann Fleming of Caring Hands Ministries with an International Day of Women announcement on its website www.helpingamericans.org.

A political forum later this month will feature the two Democratic candidates for the state House seat now held by Republican Emory Dunahoo.

Resurfacing of Georgia 211 is scheduled to begin Monday night, according to the state Department of Transportation.