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Business news from around Northeast Georgia

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;...

Habersham Chamber “Expo”ses community to area businesses

In an effort to promote economic growth in Northeast Georgia, the Habersham Chamber of Commerce held its 2nd annual Business Expo. The August 16...

Habersham Chamber Business Expo scheduled August 16

Local businesses will have the chance to pitch their products and services and consumers can learn what's available in Habersham during the 2nd Annual...

Windstream to offer 1-Gig internet speeds in some parts of North Georgia

Windstream today announced it is expanding its 1-Gig Internet service to provide some residents and small businesses in North Georgia with ultra-fast Internet speed. 1-Gig...

Windstream completes first stage of 100 Mbps cable upgrades in North Georgia

Company says more than 67,000 households across 14 communities to benefit from faster internet speeds Today Windstream announced it has completed the first stage of...

Cornelia Burger King makeover underway

A total renovation of the Burger King building and grounds is underway. The business, located on Highway 441 North in Cornelia, is scheduled to re-open...

Collins introduces FILM Act to encourage U.S. productions

Proposed bill would grant domestic filmmakers up to $20 million in tax write-offs  (WASHINGTON—) - Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) Tuesday introduced the Facilitating Investments in...

Mountain Valley Community Bank to merge with The Piedmont Bank

(Peachtree Corners) - Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. the holding company of The Piedmont Bank, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan...

North Main Credit Union open house March 14-16

Formerly Ethicon Credit Union, North Main now serves all of Habersham County. Pictured (L-R): Melany Ward, CEO; Kendra Canup, Member Services; Alex Childers, Marketing; Hope...

NGN prepares for subscriber growth

(Clarkesville)- – NGN, a member-owned cooperative operating over 1,600 miles of fiber optic infrastructure in Northeast Georgia, has announced preparations are underway to support...

Dilday promoted to Loan Officer

First Financial Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Nathan Dilday from Farm Inspector of the Poultry Lending Division to Loan Officer...