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Dollar General faces penalties for Georgia store issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General faces nearly $1.3 million in penalties after government inspectors visited three of the chain's stores in Georgia earlier...

Smith’s Soda Shop celebrates 75 years in business

One of Cleveland’s oldest family-run businesses was recognized by the Cleveland City Council Monday. Smith’s Soda Shop was established in 1947 by Lee Smith and...

Alto’s McDuffie named operations manager for Rabun and Towns counties

Kinetic has named Taylor McDuffie of Alto operations manager for Rabun and Towns counties. “We’re excited to see Taylor step into this important position,” says...

State Labor Commissioner: ‘Additional workers will be scarce’

Pointing to a new record low unemployment rate, Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler on Thursday signaled the state's tight labor market is not likely...

Sutton Tire celebrates 75 years in business

At a time when businesses frequently come and go, it's rare to find one that's been operating for three-quarters of a century. But come...

Habersham Chamber and Latin American Chamber of Commerce to host social media workshop

The Habersham Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce is hosting a social media marketing strategy workshop for businesses...

La Cámara De Habersham y La Cámara De Comercio Latino Americana ofreceran un taller...

La Cámara de Comercio de Habersham, en asociación con la Cámara de Comercio de Latino Americana, están organizando un taller de estrategia de mercadotecnia...

New businesses opening soon in Cornelia and Clarkesville

The sign is up, and so is the anticipation among shoppers as TJ Maxx prepares to open its doors in Cornelia. The national off-price...

NGTC Spring Job Fairs Open to the Community

North Georgia Technical College will host job fairs at its Blairsville, Clarkesville, and Currahee campuses next month, and the public is invited to attend. The...

MyGeorgia Credit Union donates thousands to local United Ways

MyGeorgia Credit Union recently donated to the Habersham and Hall County United Ways. Each agency received $2,700 as part of the credit union's commitment...

Walden to lead Windstream operations in Habersham

Windstream has named Jonathan Walden as its new manager of operations in Habersham County. "We’re excited to bring Jonathan Walden into a local operations role...

Peach State FCU members and staff donate to Toys For Tots

Peach State Federal Credit Union recently held its annual toy drive in support of the Toys For Tots organization. Every year, members and staff...