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Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), which operates the North Georgia Detention Center in Gainesville, announces the promotion of Kim White to Vice President, Correctional Programs Division, from her position as Managing Director, Inmate Programs.

U.S. builders started construction of homes in February at the second-fastest pace in 4 1/2 years, further evidence of a sustainable housing recovery.

Anti-smoking advocates and health experts hailed proposals from Mayor Michael Bloomberg that would keep cigarettes out of sight in New York City stores, while tobacco companies and smokers called it an overreach.

This was to be a roadmap for a new, more inclusive GOP: attract minority voters, support immigration reform and embrace "welcoming and inclusive" attitudes on gay rights. But minutes after unveiling the proposal on Monday, the party chairman distanced himself from it, and some conservatives and tea partyers balked.

The Habersham County Commission voted Monday night to spend $5,510 for development of traffic improvements associated with the county

The Atlanta City Council has voted to approve a financing plan to build a new stadium in downtown Atlanta.

As the Hall County School District prepares to open the STEM Magnet Academy at North Hall High School this fall, administrators have planned an information meeting for Thursday, March 21.

For what's believed to be the first time in its history, the Meals on Wheels program will be able to provide meals for every person on its lunch list.

David Crouch of Habersham County has been appointed as the new director on the Habersham EMC Board.

The price of a gallon of gas dropped again last week and the rate of decrease is expected to slow in the weeks ahead.