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The University of North Georgia's Cottrell MBA program, offered on the Dahlonege and Gainesville campuses, has been ranked as the fifth-best public, part-time MBA program in Georgia by U.S. News and World Report.

The deadline to file for homestead exemptions, personal property reports, agriculture covenants and taxpayer returns of real property with the Hall County Board of Assessors Office is Monday.

The statewide unemployment rate for February declined by two-tenths of a point, while Georgia set new record highs for people employed and size of the state labor force

The Forsyth County Arts Alliance (FCAA), a volunteer based organization in Forsyth County whose mission is to enrich the arts in Forsyth County through strategic support and financial stewardship, is pleased to announce and welcome four new members to their Board of Directors.

Gas prices have declined 14 of the last 16 days, according to Sunday's fuel price report from AAA.

Members of the Colonel William Candler Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution attended the Georgia State Society Conference last weekend and brought home several awards.

With the growth of the labor force and an increase in new layoffs, regional and area unemployment rates increased in Georgia for the month of January.

The latest report from AAA shows the falling price of oil dragged gas prices lower last week.

So, what's next for Hall County when it comes to retail and entertainment and living space?

Financial services firm Edward Jones, which has an office in Gainesville, ranks No. 5 on the 2017 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list in its 18th appearance on the prestigious list, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.