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As recent applications for unemployment have skyrocketed in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Labor released metro and regional jobs reports for February, knowing that March will likely look very different.

Customers of Sawnee Electric will see a change on their April bill, and some may be surprised to discover it will be in the customer’s favor. Sawnee EMC announced on Thursday, March 26th that they have approved a refund to all members who received electric service in 2019.

Construction activity for the I-85 widening project in North Georgia will mean a single-lane closure this weekend in Barrow and Jackson counties, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

With Americans staying at home with the spread of COVID-19, gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago.

The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded $77,500 in grants during its February meeting, including $35,000 to organizations serving Hall County.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's second class of resident physicians was named Friday.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce added 80 new members during its recent membership drive.

Michele Shirley has been named Vice President for Administrative Services at North Georgia Technical College.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler released more January employment numbers Thursday, saying the 13-county Georgia Mountains region set another labor force record.