District 2 Public Health recently announced updates to its COVID testing site schedules.

A subdivision planned for Jackson Trail Rd. got approval from the Jackson County Planning Commission  June 25, but with a different rezoning than had been requested.

Hall County's government center is fully reopening to the public beginning on Monday, June 22.

The Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority will resume disconnections for non-payment of bills on July 8.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Women and Children’s Services has joined a national registry to track COVID-19 in mothers and infants. The information gathered through this registry will be used to improve the counseling of pregnant women with COVID-19, update infection control pra…

A vote recount has confirmed that Gabriel Bradford was the top vote-getter in the race for State Court Solicitor.

Two Georgia healthcare organizations and a leading healthcare software company teamed up ensure health care providers have a clear picture of people's health across the communities they serve.

Residents in northeast Georgia now have expanded access to primary care and other services at Medical Park 2, Gainesville’s newest healthcare destination. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is celebrating the completion of the three-story medical office building with two weeks of virtual…

Homeowners in Chateau Elan have won a major lawsuit to stop the redevelopment of the resort's Par 3 golf course into residential homes.

Beginning July 15, Jackson EMC will resume disconnecting service for nonpayment of bills. Members who are unable to pay their bill are asked to call Jackson EMC by July 10 to avoid disconnection.

Georgia Power is offering a special payment plan to help customers with past-due account balances accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers who enroll will be able to pay past-due balances over a six-month timeframe between October 2020 and March 2021 with no late fees.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City has recognized Georgia Power as a StormReady Supporter.

The City of Hoschton ended 2019 in the black, according to its recently released audit.

Developers of a planned residential project in West Jackson crossed another hurdle on Monday, June 15.

Northeast Georgia Health System continues to see a decrease in its COVID-19 numbers, but leaders are still urging the community to continue using precautions.

Almost 33 percent of registered voters cast a ballot during the June 9 elections in Jackson County.

The Braselton Town Council recently approved its General Fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Hall County is continuing its phased-in reopening this week.

Households that have not had heating or cooling assistance since November can apply for assistance with their home-cooling bills beginning July 1.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group now has a treatment option for children and teens who suffer from peanut allergy.

Piedmont Healthcare is participating in U.S. Food and Drug Administration's expanded access programs to treat COVID-19 through the use of convalescent plasma and nitric oxide.

Two embattled seats on the Hoschton City Council were filled with this week's elections.

Tracy Carswell and James Lawson were leading in their respective races for seats on the Hoschton City Council.

The Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation has announced eight new members to their Board of Trustees, including:

Jackson recorded its 7th COVID death over the last week, according to state data.

Taverns and breweries would be allowed in Jefferson under a proposed series of updates to the town's alcohol ordinance.

Northeast Georgia Health System announced last week that it will eliminate positions and implement furloughs due to decreased revenues amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jackson EMC has released 49 contractors to help with the anticipated power restoration efforts in Louisiana from the approaching Tropical Storm Cristobal.

Georgia Power recently announced that the typical residential customer using 1,000-kilowatt hours will receive an $11.29 credit on their June Georgia Power bill. This reflects implementation of a one-time $51.5 million credit for customers, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (…

LisaRae Jones has been named the new Hall County human resources director.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant funding for several construction projects in Gwinnett County to improve local roads and bridges. The 2020 LMIG funding has a combined total of more than $12 million.

Hall County Elections officials are reminding voters that they can cast their ballot at their precinct on Election Day, Tuesday, June 9.

Longer days and warmer weather often bring increased energy use. As temperatures rise, Jackson EMC offers the following solutions for saving energy in the summer:

Primary elections will wrap up next Tuesday, June 9, with the final day of in-person voting.

Hall County student-athletes can participate in conditioning sessions beginning June 8.

The Hall County Board of Commissioners plans to roll back the General Fund millage rate as a part of the fiscal year 2021 budget process.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners made a handful of routine appoints during a brief meeting June 1.

There have been over 2,000 COVID-19 related deaths across the state.

Hearings on a request for a large apartment project in the Braselton area were again deferred this week.

A peaceful protest is planned in downtown Braselton on Tuesday, June 2, at noon.

Early voting continues throughout the week for the General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary Election.

Georgia school and health officials have released guidelines for how schools should operate in the coming year regarding the potential impact of the COVID virus.

Like a lot of other governments across the state, the Town of Braselton is looking to cut its main budget for its upcoming fiscal year.