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Business news from around Northeast Georgia

Michaels to open store in Cornelia

Good news for hobbyists and DIYers in Northeast Georgia: The largest arts and crafts retailer in North America is opening a store in Cornelia. Michaels...

North Main Credit Union members approve merger

North Main Credit Union is merging with Georgia United Credit Union. North Main's members approved the merger on June 29. The regulatory merger took...

North Main Credit Union members to vote on proposed merger

Another credit union merger is in the works in Northeast Georgia. North Main Credit Union announced this week its intention to merge with Georgia United...

NoFo Brew Co. to purchase Tantrum Brewing

Independent Georgia brewery NoFo Brew Co will soon open a new location in Cleveland following the announcement that it is acquiring the assets of...

Meissner Corporation to create 1,700 jobs in Athens-Clarke County

Meissner Corporation, an industry leader in advanced microfiltration and therapeutic manufacturing systems, today announced plans to open a plant in Northeast Georgia. The company will...

Clarkesville’s Brookshire named Kinetic retail sales area manager over four states

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Misty Brookshire of Clarkesville has been named Georgia, Florida, Ohio and New York retail sales area manager for fiber-broadband provider Kinetic. “We’re...

Georgia’s U.S. senators, governor trumpet major expansion by solar panel maker QCells

(GA Recorder) — Solar panel manufacturer Qcells plans to expand its Dalton plant – again – and build a new facility in Cartersville, which...

Fenders Diner named a ‘Best of Georgia’ winner

The Georgia Business Journal has named Fenders Diner of Cornelia as one of its 2022 Best of Georgia winners. The winners were selected through...

Two South Carolina credit unions to merge with Peach State

Peach State Federal Credit Union is expanding. The Lawrenceville-based credit union is merging with operations in Pickens and Abbeville, South Carolina. Members of Pickens Federal...

Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers are turning online for Cyber Monday to score more discounts on...

Dunkin’ Cornelia to host soft opening at noon

The long-awaited arrival of Dunkin' Donuts in Cornelia is here. The newly built store in the Habersham Village Shopping Center hosted a soft opening...

New professional network hopes to make ‘Impact’ on ATL film industry

When someone hears names of Hollywood mainstays like Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, they probably think of Howard's extensive directing career or Grazer's tenure...