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​After over a year of wrangling with the South African government, U.S. officials, including Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., are celebrating the arrival of U.S. poultry in the African nation.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) isn’t just Georgia’s #1 Hospital for the third consecutive year, it’s also among the top 10 in the nation for the second consecutive year according to a recent study by an independent healthcare quality rating service.

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday morning the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January was 5.4 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 5.5 percent in December.

The White County Chamber of Commerce and Babyland General Hospital have announced that the parade normally held as part of the Magical Easter Eggstravaganza has been cancelled as part of this year’s event.

The City of Clarkesville has issued a Boil Water Advisory for its customers in the area of North Georgia Technical College on Ga. 197.

Gainesville-based Metro Appraisals announces that David B. Griffin, MAI has been named President after a corporate restructuring.

About 25 employers will be recruiting to fill a number of jobs at the White County Career Expo on Thursday, March 10, in Cleveland.

United Way of Hall County announced Monday that Joy Griffin has been selected as the next president and chief professional officer (CPO) of United Way of Hall County, succeeding current President and CPO Jackie Wallace.

AAA reported in this week's weekly fuel report that gas prices are up this week. Still, motorists are enjoying the lowest gas prices during this time of year since 2004; the current average remains at an all-time low since January 2009.

President Barack Obama has declared that a major disaster exists in 33 Georgia counties following recent severe storms and flooding that affected the state.