B.J. Williams

Small retail businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are hoping to get a boost during the holiday shopping season.

Georgia's Labor Commissioner had some promising news for the Gainesville-Hall County metro in his monthly unemployment report.

As Hall County elections workers tackle a machine recount of votes from the Nov. 3 General Election, they have also put the finishing touches on an early voting plan for the Jan. 5 runoff races.

Hall County jury trials have been canceled for next week because of rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the county.

James (Jim) Keller Syfan, III has been appointed to serve on the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority.

Hall County has released more details on a Dec. 5 community meeting about traffic changes at the busy intersection of Gaines Mill Road and Athens Highway.

An Atlanta man has been charged with marijuana trafficking after he was arrested during a traffic stop in Tallulah Falls over the weekend.

Most Hall County offices and services will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Thanksgiving table may be a little less crowded this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but by most accounts Georgians still plan to celebrate the holiday with a good holiday meal.

Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, a drop of a penny from last week.