Ken Stanford

The lineup of artists has been announced for the 14th annual John Jarrard Foundation Concert in Gainesville.

Gainesville High School sophomore Ana Kate Lloyd will be the youngest artist exhibiting work at the 4th Biennial Virginia Avery "Reflections" Juried Exhibition presented by the Atlanta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW.

A 150-unit assisted living facility is planned in New Holland which could house up to 180 residents.

First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Georgia in July were down 16.8 percent from July a year ago - with Gainesville recording one of the biggest decreases.

A Fannin County woman, who represents the 9th District on the state Department of Transportation Board, is the board's new chairman.

The City of Suwanee is seeking entries for the parade that will kick off the town's annual community festival Sept. 19.

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials has named the Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) as winner of an Award of Merit in Housing and Community Development.

Grammy winner Mike Farris & the Roseland Rhythm Revue will be in Gainesville next Friday for a concert at The Arts Council.

Gov. Nathan Deal Friday announced that 78 Georgia communities, including some in northeast Georgia, will receive $36.8 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs).

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has adopted a new county logo and slogan.