Local Business News

First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Gainesville were down 10 percent in May, compared to a year ago, and nearly 10 percent statewide.

GE Appliances will create 100 jobs and invest $55 million in a new Southeast Region Appliance Distribution Center in Commerce.

The Medical Center Foundation has a new president and chief development officer following the retirement of its longtime president and CDO.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville has reached an economic milestone.

VDL Groep, an international industrial and manufacturing company, will create 110 jobs and invest $17 million in Hall County

Gov. Nathan Deal has announced $28 million in funding for local airports around the state, following the discontinuation of the local jet fuel sales tax collection by the state Department of Revenue.

A public input meeting will be held on June 20 to kick-off the public input process for the review of Forsyth County’s tree ordinance, regulations pertaining to mass grading and an incentives program for low impact stormwater design.

Wayne Farms LLC is supporting the new Jackson County Multi-Use Agricultural Facility with a $100,000 Platinum Sponsorship.

The City of Dawsonville has secured land for a proposed Farmer’s Market adjacent to the City Hall/ Georgia Racing Hall of Fame complex.

Four residents of Gainesville, Clarkesville, and Braselton have been named to state boards by Gov. Nathan Deal.