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Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.2 percent in September, an all-time low for Georgia dipping below the rate of 3.3 percent in January 2020. The number of employed rose above 5 million for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic and the number of unemployed was reported at the lowest level since June […]

It’s that time of year when motorists need to be especially watchful for deer crossing the road or in the road. According to Charlie Killmaster, Georgia Department of Wildlife deer biologist, this is a peak time for deer movement. “Motorists should be alert and pay close attention to roadsides as we are nearing the annual peak time of year for […]

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has awarded the City of Lavonia a Rural Zone designation for 2022. Communities in rural zone areas are encouraged to develop strategies and share information about the benefits to businesses and investors, including the program’s three tax incentives: • Job Tax Credit, which offers $2,000 per new full-time equivalent job created • Investment Credit, […]

District II Public Health is waiting for approval from the CDC before offering booster doses of the Moderna and J&J vaccines. District II spokeswoman Natasha Young tells WLHR News, they expect the approval to come today or early next week. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now approved the Moderna and J&J booster vaccines for certain segments of the […]

Some members of the Franklin County community now have a better understanding of what it takes to attract new business and industry. Several dozen citizens attended the Economic Summit designed for the public Wednesday at the Carnesville Community Center. The morning session covered several topics including assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the County, defining the population, how companies find […]