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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...

ByoPlanet expansion to bring 250 new jobs to Athens

Governor Brian Kemp today announced that ByoPlanet® International, a leading producer of electrostatic spray technology, is investing nearly $7 million in expanding its Georgia...

Walmart unveils membership service to rival Amazon

Walmart is launching a new subscription service that combines many of its in-store and online services. At $98 per year, Walmart+ will compete with...

Peach State Federal Credit Union donates to Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia

Peach State Federal Credit Union has donated $2,000 to the Family Resource Center (FRC) of Northeast Georgia. The FRC works to create and sustain healthy...

Women Entrepreneurs: Sun, Moon and Stars

Michelle Crow spent 20 years in the medical field, where she was working "too much," was burnt out and wasn't doing what she loved....

Women Entrepreneurs: Rahab’s Rope

Rahab's Rope has been protecting women and children who are at-risk for and survivors of human trafficking in India for over 16 years. The...

What does the Federal Reserve rate cut mean to you?

The Federal Reserve yesterday announced an emergency interest-rate cut of 1 percentage point in response to financial concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The move brings...

Women Entrepreneurs: the Market on Washington

Jen Harkness opened the Market on Washington in November 2017, pursuing a dream she’d had since she was a teenager: owning a shop to...

Women Entrepreneurs: Pure and Simple Soap

Owning a business was never part of Lisa Loeffler’s plan, but after her husband’s battle with a tumor and a journey in faith, Pure...