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The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in August

In its annual ranking of universities and colleges, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of North Georgia 24th among public regional universities in the South.

Laura Lasseter of Flowery Branch, who is attending graduate school at the University of Georgia, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by Valeant Dermatology.

North Georgia Technical College welcomed three new members to the board of directors at a recent meeting.

The 13th Annual Art in the Square Festival will be held next weekend in downtown Gainesville

The Medical Center Auxiliary will host two Getting Older and Better Workshops beginning Friday, one in Gainesville and one in Braselton.

The Quinlan Visual Arts Center Mini Gallery, located in the Regions Center in downtown Gainesville, is featuring the work of local artist Linda Tilden.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its Fall 2016 Business Beautification Awards of Excellence.

Sonya M. Smith of Clarkesville is joining the Advancement Team at Tallulah Falls School as the new Executive Director for Advancement.

Gov. Nathan Deal says Sentury Tire, the fifth-largest and fastest-growing tire manufacturer in China, will create more than 1,000 jobs and invest $530 million in a car and light truck tire manufacturing operation in LaGrange.