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Georgia's weekly unemployment rate falls to two-year low

By Emily Bevard | Dec 3, 2021

The weekly unemployment rate in Georgia fell to a two-year low recently, as Atlanta saw a 2.4-point decrease in October.

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Georgia unemployment rate drops to record low

By George Willis | Dec 3, 2021

3.1% unemployment rate beats previous all-time mark first set in 1973

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Georgia's Q1 property tax revenue up 3.6 percent from previous quarter

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 3, 2021

Georgia collected $174 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2021, a 3.6 percent increase over the fourth quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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310 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending October 16

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 3, 2021

There were 310 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending October 16, a 29.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Elections analyst sides with Georgia in lawsuit against Justice Department over FOIA request

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 3, 2021

Georgia has filed a legal action asking a federal judge to enforce a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Department of Justice to see if DOJ officials conspired with what a press release calls "prominent liberal groups" before suing the state over its recently enacted election law.

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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell sees 2.9 million nonfarm payroll employees in November

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 3, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November in Georgia's Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan statistical area was 2.9 million, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Georgia Gwinnett College to host vaccine clinics in December

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

With news of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, it’s more important than ever to consider vaccination and booster shots.

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Piedmont Walton Encourages Safety During the Holidays

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

The holiday season has arrived and Piedmont Walton Hospital wants the community to think about safety when purchasing toys or other gifts for children.

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Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council on Dec 13

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council

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Christmas In Canton on Dec 10

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

Christmas In Canton

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Forsyth County 911 Center Offering Bonus Incentive Program For Communications Officers

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

The Forsyth County 911 Center is offering bonuses for current Communications Officers and offering hiring incentives for new officers to help recruit and retain top talent.

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Joyful, Merry & Bright

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

Grab your sweetheart or bring the whole family to enjoy these magical holiday displays. 'Tis the season to make memories!

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Northside Gwinnett Extended Care Center recognized as ‘Best Nursing Home’ by U.S. News

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

NGECC is an 89-bed rehabilitation center that bridges the gap between levels of care for patients who are well enough to leave the hospital, but not yet able to return home.

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Making Over Holiday Favorites: Easy Healthy Cooking Substitutions

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

There are many reasons to love the holiday season, including all the delicious foods and recipes you crave all year long.

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Newman Carnegie Library Hosts Disney Sing-A-Long Winter Movie Musical

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

Join the Newnan Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 10 am for a sing-a-long event with Disney's 2013 smash hit animated musical.

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Coding for a Better Community: UWG Brings Back Hackathon for Young Tech Enthusiasts

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

Do you or someone you know like to create or design stuff? How about using technology to build a better community?

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Board of Commissioners Meeting (Days) on December 8

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2021

Board of Commissioners Meeting (Days)

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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.8% since November 2021

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 3, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan statistical area was 2,916,800, a 1.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Georgia's miscellaneous tax revenues down 6.1% in Q1

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 2, 2021

Georgia collected $31 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2021, a 6.1 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Georgia's income tax revenue up 3.8% since Q1

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 2, 2021

Georgia collected $3.4 billion in individual income taxes during the first quarter of 2021, a 3.8 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.