Commerce News

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce has narrowed its field of applicants to three for the position of president and has asked each to prepare a "strategic plan" for the organization.

Rev. Charles Hardy, 87, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Miles Lenord and Bessie Jane Bennett Hardy.

Commerce police arrested a Commerce High School student last Friday after she made repeated threats to "blow up graduation" and commit other acts of violence following a dispute with a former boyfriend.

Small Business Week in Columbus continues Wednesday with “boot camp” sessions on contracting and social media, with the half-day event taking place at Columbus State University’s Cunningham Center, 3100 Gentian Blvd.

Driving through downtown Commerce will get a lot more challenging starting Monday.

The NHRA announced on Tuesday that Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson and the Elite Motorsports Pro Stock team were fined and penalized for committing rules infractions during last weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga.

It's cap and gown time for high school seniors. Graduation ceremonies are coming up at the four area high schools.

Big Time Products executives snip the ribbon to formally open their new 317,000-square-foot warehouse in Shannon.

The Development Authority of Floyd County went behind closed doors Monday evening to talk about possible acquisition of land for future development.

Raphael D. Barnett peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013, surrounded by his family.

Free, confidential HIV testing is available starting at 4 p.m. at Pathways at 122 Gordon Commercial Drive.

U.S. Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson were presented with the Friend of Farm Bureau Award in recognition of their support of agriculture during the 112th Congress.

An interactive course on maximizing retail business will be held at the Madison-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, 115 E. Jefferson St., Madison, on May 28, June 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Driving through downtown Commerce will get a lot more challenging starting Monday, May 20.

Both area businesses and individuals were honored at Thursday night's 105th Annual Meeting and Gala for the Great Hall Chamber of Commerce at the Chattahoochee Country Club.

COMMERCE, Ga. - NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series teams will return to Atlanta Dragway this weekend for the completion of the rain-delayed Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals.

BURGLARY CHARGED: On April 28, a deputy was dispatched to Allen Road, Commerce, for a 911 hang up call.

At the first meeting of the Jackson County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax V Citizens Advisory Committee on May 1, the group discussed the SPLOST money spent by each town and the county.

S.A. Long, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Northridge Medical Center in Commerce.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Commerce man stemming from a home invasion case last month.