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Gainesville's labor force was larger and the unemployment rate was slightly higher in January, according to a report from the Georgia Department of Labor.

According to information released by Gov. Brian Kemp's office Wednesday, March 10, there are now 31 cases of COVID-19 - or coronavirus - in Georgia.

Georgia gasoline prices have dropped 5-cents at the pump compared to a week ago.

The University of North Georgia Real Estate Foundation has reached an agreement to sell about 18 acres near the school's Gainesville Campus for the development of off-campus student apartments.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville made history last week as it became the first hospital in Georgia to receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in both Robotic Surgery and Hernia Surgery.

Plans for nearly 500 new homes are scheduled to be considered by Brasleton officials this month, starting with the city council on Monday.

A new “live work play” community is the future of Forsyth County. The City of Cumming will look a little different in a few years, as the City Council just approved, with conditions, rezoning 151 acres between Marketplace Blvd., Turner Road and Hwy. 400, to allow for a mixed-use community.

Fox Factory has begun hiring the 800 people company officials have said they need to staff a new plant in Gainesville.

The state of Georgia has started the year off on the right foot when it comes to the state's employment health.