Local businesses will have the chance to pitch their products and services and consumers can learn what’s available in Habersham during the 2nd Annual Business Expo this Wednesday, August 16th.

Windstream today announced it is expanding its 1-Gig Internet service to provide some residents and small businesses in North Georgia with ultra-fast Internet speed.

Company says more than 67,000 households across 14 communities to benefit from faster internet speeds

A total renovation of the Burger King building and grounds is underway. The business, located on Highway 441 North in Cornelia, is scheduled to re-open in about a month. (photo/Daniel Purcell)

Proposed bill would grant domestic filmmakers up to $20 million in tax write-offs 

(Peachtree Corners) – Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. the holding company of The Piedmont Bank, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Mountain Valley Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Mountain Valley Community Bank.

ASI Southeast is expanding its operations in Stephens County. The company, which makes washroom accessories, toilet partitions and lockers, is building a new $16 million manufacturing facility in Toccoa that will create 5o jobs.

Formerly Ethicon Credit Union, North Main now serves all of Habersham County. Pictured (L-R): Melany Ward, CEO; Kendra Canup, Member Services; Alex Childers, Marketing; Hope Murray, VP of Operations; Paula Kirkland, Member Services; Tammye Bentley, Member Services; and Debbie Wilson, Head Teller.

(Clarkesville)- – NGN, a member-owned cooperative operating over 1,600 miles of fiber optic infrastructure in Northeast Georgia, has announced preparations are underway to support a projected 50 percent subscriber growth through service providers, Habersham Electric Membership Corporation (HEMC), and Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation (BREMC).

First Financial Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Nathan Dilday from Farm Inspector of the Poultry Lending Division to Loan Officer of the Farm and Ranch Lending Division.