Gainesville City Council on Thursday approved the refinancing of the city's water and sewer revenue bonds, which officials said would save the city approximately $2.5 million.
The IRS will be increasing its staff at its Gainesville office in the latest volley between the agency and Ninth Congressman Doug Collins (R-Gainesville).
53 counties across the state, including 13 in Northeast Georgia, are affected by the Georgia Evironmental Protection Division's Level 1 Drought Response issued Friday.
Officials with the Army Corps of Engineers confirmed Friday that the agency has issued the maximum number of dock permits allowed on Lake Lanier, and no more will be issued at this time.