Ken Stanford

The Arts Council's 2017 Summer MusicFest will feature the Joe Gransden Big Band featuring guest vocalist Annie Sellick, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Northwinds Symphonic Band, a Patriotic Pops Concert, Back in Time, and Riverstreet.

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will temporarily darken portions of north Georgia, and the University of North Georgia has events planned in advance to help viewers have a safe and educational experience.

Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers and community members will unite May 12 for the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life for Hall County.

Lake Lanier will host the Georgia BASS Nation State Classic October 25–28 at Laurel Park.

The grand prize winner in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier annual Rubber Duck Derby took home $10,000 with a single purchase of a five-dollar chance at the prize.

Hall County Government is hosting an open house May 18 to give members of the public a chance to review Hall County Forward, the county's comprehensive plan.

Kirsten Winquist, a voice of Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville on SIrius XM, told the members of the 2017 Brenau University Women’s College graduating class Friday to be willing to “do the grunt work” to build the life they want.

The ‘Beat the Heat’ Summer Fan program sponsored by the Gainesville-Hall County Senior Life Center got underway Friday.

Cristian Ramos, a communications major at the University of North Georgia, has been selected as a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow, a national award that recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership and problem-solving abilities within their communities.

Authorities say a possible tornado demolished one business and damaged several others in a town near Georgia's coast.