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An Illinois-based manufacturer of medical supplies says it plans to open a manufacturing plant in Douglas County, creating 141 jobs.

Construction is underway to rebuild the Zaxby's restaurant in Cleveland that was destroyed by fire in March.

University of Georgia's television station WNEG could become a part of Georgia's public television station network.

With Lake Lanier at near normal levels, one marina on the lake is expanding to accomodate heavier traffic.

Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said it plans to keep stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes.

The jobless rate in northeast Georgia increases is up two-tenths of a percent from a month ago.

Six weeks before midterm elections, House Republicans vowed to cut taxes and federal spending, repeal President Barack Obama's health care law and ban federal funding of abortion as part of a campaign manifesto designed to propel them to victory in November and a majority in the next Congress.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center has recently been granted Provisional Candidacy Accreditation as an Institutional Sponsored Center with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

The Goddard School

The departure of President Barack Obama's top economic adviser at the end of the year could provide the White House with an opportunity to revamp its economic team after the November elections, when voters are expected to take out their anxieties on Democrats.