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Goodwill of North Georgia to host local hiring events

Goodwill of North Georgia is wrapping up the first month of 2024 with its "New Year New Job" program. The free service provides job...

Peach State FCU and Toys for Tots unite in holiday spirit

Peach State Federal Credit Union’s annual toy drive in support of the Toys for Tots program was a success, the credit union's foundation says. Every...

Retailers pare back their seasonal hiring to prepare for ho-hum holidays

(GA Recorder) — Black Friday shoppers may notice longer lines and fewer retail associates in some of their favorite stores than in past holiday...

Alabaster’s Tea Bar encourages and uplifts

It is a destination of warmth and positivity, not to mention delicious food and an atmosphere that celebrates every person who walks through the...

HEMC celebrates six-year safety record

Habersham EMC is celebrating its sixth consecutive year with no lost time accidents. The local electric cooperative issued a press release heralding the workplace...

Small businesses warned, Google to begin deleting ‘inactive’ accounts in December

If you have a Google account that has not been used in the last two years, you may find it deleted as soon as...

Huffman appointed district chair of Georgia Funeral Director’s Association

Whitfield Funeral Home Director and General Manager Everett Huffman has been appointed to serve this year as a district chair for the Georgia Funeral...

CJ Foodville to build $47M bakery and food processing plant in Gainesville

CJ Foodville Corporation will invest more than $47 million in a new bakery and food processing plant in Gainesville. The facility will create an...

‘Fearlessly Fundraising’ seminar for small businesses

If you're a business owner wondering, "Where can I get financing?" Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger may have your answer. Raffensperger is hosting...

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...