Local Business News

Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to serve as Chair of the Senate Study Committee on Evaluating the School Year Calendar of Georgia Public Schools.

The administration of Truett McConnell University recently honored nine employees for years of service during employee orientation. Among the honorees was Dr. Emir Caner, who has served as president of the school for ten years.

A new report shows the number of people employed by logistics services firms in Hall County grew by 2,900 over the past three years.

In a 3-2 vote, and over concerns voiced by nearby residents, Gwinnett County commissioners this week approved a 32-lot townhome neighborhood along Cross Road near the Mall of Georgia.

The Greater Hall Chamber’s 2nd Annual Small Business Resource Fair is Tuesday, September 11, 7:45-10am, at the Business Incubator at Brenau University, Featherbone Communiversity.

The Medical Center Foundation recently thanked its donors and volunteers by celebrating the accomplishments of its inaugural fundraising campaign to benefit Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton.

Georgia Mountain Food Bank recently received a $5,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce has begun accepting nominations for this year's Business Beautification Awards.

Gainesville=based SpeciCare, which provides living tissue tumor storage. announces the additions of Bob Martin, Pat deGrouchy and Chris Knowles to the company’s executive leadership team.

Young Harris College has installed three electric car charging stations on the campus.