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Business news from around Northeast Georgia

Deal: Georgia was home to a record 455 film and television projects in FY...

Productions generated $9.5 billion for Georgia’s economy Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated a total economic impact of...

Midtown Grill: An unexpected journey

Midtown Grill owners Preston Bowen and Andrew Kelley opened the doors Thursday to their new location in Clarkesville. The popular burger joint is now located...

Zaxby’s prepares to open new store in Clarkesville

Construction nearing a close on the new Southern Bank Drive Zaxby’s  Construction is nearing completion on the new Zaxby’s in Clarkesville. The restaurant is relocating...

Deal: GE Appliances to create 100 jobs in Jackson County

Manufacturer of household appliances to invest $55 million in Commerce distribution center Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday that GE Appliances, a manufacturer of household appliances,...

UGA uncorks North Georgia’s ripening wine industry

Vineyards are popping up all over North Georgia and they're having a significant impact on the local and state economies (ATHENS) – Georgia’s wine industry...

Unicoi Outfitters named Orvis Dealer of the Year

L-R: Jim Long, Jimmy Harris (co-owner), Jackson Dockery, Jake Darling (manager), David Dockery (co-owner), Wes McElroy (Assistant Manager), and Lee Hiers. (Asheville, North Carolina)-  Unicoi...

Peach State FCU expands into Toccoa

Peach State Federal Credit Union continues its expansion. Peach State recently acquired DOCO Credit Union in Toccoa. Expansion plans In a news release, Peach State says it...

HEMC to hold Member Dialogue Session Tuesday

Habersham Electric Membership Corporation will hold its second in a series of Member Dialogue Sessions on Tuesday, March 6. The session is scheduled from...

NGN Connect buys HEMC Wireless

Habersham Electric Membership Corporation (HEMC) is getting out of the wireless internet business. NGN Connect recently bought back the wireless customer base and assets...

Atlanta on short(er) list for Amazon HQ2 headquarters

Atlanta is still in the running to become home to Amazon's massive second headquarters known as HQ2. The online retail giant unveiled its list of...

HEMC distributes capital credit checks

For the 31st consecutive year, Habersham EMC (HEMC) members received capital credit checks in late November. Since 1987, HEMC has returned more than $14 million...

Southeast FCU members approve merger with Peach State FCU

The decision to merge was made during a meeting in Cornelia on Nov. 1, 2017. Pictured L-R: Marshall Boutwell, President/CEO of Peach State FCU;...