Local Business News

President-elect Donald Trump's tough-talking plan to rein in illegal immigration showed signs Sunday of cracking, and he also appeared to be modifying a number of other campaign promises.

Two Gainesville Middle School teachers, Sharla Gladden and Jim Bradley, were awarded Bright Ideas grants sponsored by Jackson Electric Membership Corporation for their innovative classroom projects.

The company that provides third-party and export logistic services to Kubota Manufacturing of America is expanding its operations in Hall County with a new logistics center, local business leaders said last week.

Main Street Gainesville recently recognized eight downtown merchants during a Golden Nail Appreciation Reception.

The City of Winder is getting a $9 million low-interest loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for improvements to it water system.

The Winter Exhibition opens December 1 at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville.

Two North Georgia Technical College students, Joel Nelms of Cleveland and Michael Mannion of Demorest, recently received $500 scholarships each from the Northeast Georgia Antique Auto and Truck Club.

With warmer than average temperatures conditions in North Georgia this fall, residents are spending weekends buying and selling at local garage sales even as scammers bring threats.

Straight Street Revolution Ministries, Inc. of Hall County wants to consolidate its operations and expand its outreach to include some rehabilitation homes for victims of sex trafficking, but neighbors near the proposed development say they are ready to fight the plan.

MegaPrint, a Gainesville-based sign, custom graphics and digital printing company, announces a new ownership after 30 years in business.