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State Representative Matt Dubnik of Gainesville has been named Chairman of the House Education Committee by the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments.

Gwinnett County Public Schools will resume in-person instruction for students whose families selected that option Monday, Jan. 25. Virtual students will attend classes online as usual.

Georgia's labor commissioner said December showed some promising job growth across the state, and the state unemployment rate dropped a bit, as well.

Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler has donated her final Senate paycheck to the Capitol Police Memorial Fund in honor of fallen U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood.

Georgia gasoline prices jumped seven cents in the last week, according to this week's fuel price report from AAA-The Auto Club Group.

Registration for the 2021 Georgia Police & Fire Games, to be hosted by the City of Gainesville this summer, is now open.

Because of a continued surge in COVID-19 cases in the area, a number of Hall County government facilities will be open by appointment only until further notice.

After beginning the new semester in a virtual format this week, Lanier Technical College will begin normal class operations next week.

Former Georgia State Senator John Wilkinson has been named the new president of North Georgia Technical College.

Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.16 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is six cents more than a week ago.