Business News

Officials with the Town of Mt. Airy are awaiting information from Norfolk Southern before making a decision about whether to accept a wooden bridge over the railroad.

Last month's winter storm on the Gulf Coast continues to get the blame for rising gasoline prices across the South, including a six-cent price hike in Georgia this week.

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. plans to build a $70-million pet food ingredient plant near Interstate 85 in Franklin County.

A man known by most of the Gainesville community as "Big Jim" died at his home Monday night at the age of 83.

In just one week, Georgia gasoline prices jumped 18-cents a gallon, according to fuel price analysts. The blame goes to frigid weather along the Gulf Coast.

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to continue a widening project on Interstate 85 through Jackson and Banks counties and is seeking public comments through March 9 on the project.

Banks County officials are working with development partners to ensure safe travel near a new industrial center being constructed on Ga. 59 outside Banks Crossing.

AAA-The Auto Club South said in its weekly report Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Drivers accustomed to speeding through Banks County on U.S. 441/Ga. 15 on school days soon should take note of new measures in place to improve safety of those traveling near the county’s schools.

The Cleveland City Council has taken action that could lead to the creation of a building authority for the city.