Ken Stanford

National produce distributor PRO*ACT has opened voting for its farm grant program, and Hall County's Jaemor Farm and White County's Humble Vine Farm are among the competitors.

Two students from northeast Georgia have been offered admission to a U.S. military academy following their nomination by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.).

A spokesman for Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is questioning the credibility of Georgia Sen. David Perdue who says President Donald Trump did not refer to African countries using a vulgarity during a closed-door meeting.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow has named Winder native Heather Standard as its chief nursing officer.

Plans for a medical office building in Gainesville and a 194-lot subdivision in West Hall are among proposals recently recommended for approval by the city and county planning staffs.

Gainesville High School and the Gainesville City School District have been named to the 8th annual AP (Advanced Placement) District Honor Roll. The Forsyth County School System also made the list.

Lanier Technical College will be promoting its new Marine Technology Program next week at the Atlanta Boat Show.

The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded $72,300 in grants to organizations during its December meeting, including $52,500 to organizations serving Hall County.

Two members of the Georgia General Assembly from Gwinnett County and one from Habersham County have been named floor leaders for Gov. Nathan Deal - and Hall County's Butch Miller has been formally elected to the number two position in the state Senate