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B.J. Williams
University of North Georgia holds three commencement ceremonies next week
On Dec. 16 and 17, the University of North Georgia (UNG) will host three commencement ceremonies to celebrate the students and families of the fall 2016 graduating class.
12:00PM ( 8 years ago )
Hall County Sheriff's Office conducting annual coat drive
Once again, deputies with the Hall County Sheriff's Office are collecting new or gently used coats for needy families in the area.
8:58AM ( 8 years ago )
Owner of Gold's, other department stores in Ga. and SC, dies at the age of 90
The man who owned and operated Gold's Department Store in downtown Cornelia for decades has passed away at the age of 90.
10:05AM ( 8 years ago )
State DOE releases 2016 CCRPI scores for student performance; Hall, Gainesville below state average
The Georgia Department of Education Thursday released the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), based on data from the 2015-16 school year, and statewide scores dropped from those posted a year ago.
1:02PM ( 8 years ago )
UPDATE: Southern drought relents but not over, despite recent rains
Recent showers and storms across much of the South have eased the severe drought in the region, but experts say it wasn't enough to make up for months of dry conditions before the rain finally fell.
8:43AM ( 8 years ago )
2 juveniles arrested in connection with fatal Tennessee wildfire
Authorities on Wednesday charged two juveniles in an East Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,700 buildings in an iconic tourism spot at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.
4:39AM ( 8 years ago )
UPDATE: Gainesville man dead, three others critical after Tuesday night crash on Thompson Bridge Road
A 19-year-old Gainesville man was killed and three people in the vehicle he occupied remain hospitalized after they were involved in a crash with an allegedly impaired driver.
10:13AM ( 8 years ago )
Pettit promoted to Assistant VP at Peach State Bank & Trust
Ron Quinn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peach State Bank & Trust, announced Tuesday afternoon that Steven Pettit has been promoted to Assistant Vice President.
2:13PM ( 8 years ago )
Gov. Deal: Tax revenues up for November
Georgia's net tax collections for the month of November rose 4.6 percent over November 2015, according to information released Tuesday afternoon by Gov. Nathan Deal's office.
1:24PM ( 8 years ago )
Piedmont College to hold winter graduation this Saturday
Piedmont College will hold winter Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 on the Demorest campus.
11:00AM ( 8 years ago )