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Dunkin’ Donuts could open in Clarkesville within a year

Habersham Dunkin' Donuts lovers, rejoice! The popular coffee chain could be on its way to Clarkesville within the next year, according to Clarkesville's Planning...

Habersham Chamber announces 2022 board of directors and officers

The Habersham Chamber of Commerce has named its 2022 board of directors and appointed Harold Pickett, Georgia Power Superintendent as chairman. In addition, seven local...

Georgia Earns ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 8th Consecutive Year

Georgia has earned the “Top State for Doing Business” title for the eighth year in a row from Area Development. Governor Brian Kemp made...

Chamber kicks off this year’s Leadership Habersham Program

The next class of future community leaders recently kicked off a nine-month program as part of the Habersham Chamber of Commerce Leadership Habersham/Youth Leadership...

The Oaks – Scenic View earns national accreditation

The Oaks - Scenic View in Baldwin has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Nursing Care Center Accreditation. To become accredited,...

Thurmond named HEMC VP Member/Community Relations

Habersham EMC has named Tommy Thurmond as its Vice President of Member and Community Relations. A Habersham County native, Thurmond has more than twenty years...

UCBI expands financial advisory services

United Community Banks, Inc. is expanding its Advisory Services division. UCBI, headquartered in Blairsville, announced this week it has acquired FinTrust Capital Partners, LLC...

United Community Bank donates to United Way

United Community Bank recently donated $2,500 to Habersham County United Way. The money will directly impact local agencies that meet critical food needs in the...

Peach State Federal Credit Union launches C.A.R.E.S. Foundation

Peach State Federal Credit Union has launched a foundation to help improve the lives of those living in its service area. The Peach State FCU...

‘Love Local’ tic-tac-toe contest ends Feb. 26

Throughout the month of February, residents are encouraged to “show the love” to Habersham County businesses with the "Love Local” Tic-Tac-Toe Contest hosted by...

United Community Bank in Habersham promotes Sheila Ramsey, Kim Reed

CORNELIA - Tim Ash, President of Habersham County for United Community Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of two Habersham County natives. Sheila...

HALLCO Community Credit reveals name change

HALLCO Community Credit Union is observing its fiftieth anniversary this year with a name change. The longtime North Georgia financial services institution is being...