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Piedmont College will offer a four-year degree in cardiovascular technology this fall, the first program of its kind in Georgia.

A German automotive parts manufacturer plans to establish its U.S. operations in Stephens County, according to a press statement from Gov. Nathan Deal's office.

Hoping to avoid an extended school year - which happened this year - the Hall County School Board has approved a 2015-16 school calendar with four built-in snow days after the first of the year.

Million-dollar pay packages are justified to retain the presidents of Georgia Tech and Georgia State, the head of the state's university system said, despite criticism the compensation is too lavish.

Athens-based St. Mary's Health Care System has acquired Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia.

Gas prices are still creeping up in some parts of the southeastern United States, according to this week’s report from AAA, but motorists are forecast to pay the lowest summer gas prices since 2009.

After Saturday, June 6, Gainesville Chick-Fil-A customers will have to wait 10 days to get their chicken fix - or drive to another franchise.

Georgia fuel inspectors are checking gas station pumps for illegal devices that are used to steal customers' financial information.

This year's annual Starlight Concert & Fireworks will be held Friday on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gainesville campus in Oakwood.