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RAI Industrial Fabricators to build new facility in Banks County

The new plant is expected to create 30 new jobs RAI Industrial Fabricators, LLC will build a new state of the art steel fabrication facility,...

Peach State Federal Credit Union announces appointment of new board members

(LAWRENCEVILLE) – In addition to electing Dr. Keith Everson as the new Chairman of the Board in May, Peach State Federal Credit Union will...

American Woodmark Nominated for 2019 Manufacturer of the Year

(Clarkesville) — North Georgia Technical College recently nominated American Woodmark of Toccoa for the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year in the small manufacturing category...

United Community Bank Receives 10 Exceptional Customer Service Awards

(Blairsville)- United Community Bank announced Thursday it has received 10 Greenwich Excellence Awards for middle market and small business banking. Frequently rewarded for exceptional customer...

Deal: Fox Factory Holding Corp. to create up to 800 jobs in Hall County

Fox Factory Holding Corporation is making a move that will open up new jobs in Northeast Georgia. The company, which  designs and manufactures products for...

German company to create 100 jobs in Banks County

A German manufacturer is investing $45 million in a new manufacturing facility in Banks County. The plant will bring with it 100 new jobs. Gov. Nathan...

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...