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The Senate on Monday confirmed former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to be agriculture secretary in President Donald Trump's administration as the farming industry looks to Washington for help amid a downturn in the market.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is again enrolling qualified members in a new program called "Smart Savers," specifically designed for members who have a Wi-Fi enabled programmable thermostat(s).

A Gainesville-based organization that provides transportation for seniors and visually impaired adults is in need of a "serviceable car in good working order."

The annual Spring Chicken Festival will be held in downtown Gainesville Saturday from 10:00-4:00.

With Gainesville leading the way, eight of the 14 metropolitan areas in the state reported a decreased in first-time claims for unemployment insurance in March, compared to February.

AffordableCollegesOnline.org recently named Brenau University one of the nation’s best colleges for online learning.

The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors recently awarded $112,450 in grants, including $68,450 to agencies serving Hall County residents.

Three seniors from Hall County are among 183 students honored as 2017 Georgia Scholars.

The North Georgia Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for projects funded through its Community Impact Fund.

The Hall County Farmers Market will open May 9 and the White County market will open May 13.