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So, if a rapid transit bus service was available for trips from Hall County to Atlanta, would residents use it?

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Hall County's general obligation bond rating from Aa3 to Aa2, citing "the county's strengthened reserve position following several years of operating surpluses, driven by conservative budgeting management."

The Hall County Government is encouraging residents to take to social media to show support for local law enforcement.

The number of first-time claims for unemployment insurance benefits increased in Georgia by 14 percent last month compared to October.

Academy Sports surprised a number of students at a Gainesville school Friday with new bicycles.

The Flowery Branch City Council is expected to take a final vote early next month on annexation of eleven acres on Thurmon Tanner Parkway where a business expansion is planned.

Hall County's administrative offices, courts and community centers will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 for the Christmas holidays, as well as Jan. 1 for the New Year's holiday.

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday morning that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November was 5.6 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 5.7 percent in October.

Atlanta officials say the city's ``Peach Drop'' will continue this year.

Georgia Power Company this week presented C.W. Davis Middle School and Ethan Shirley with a $1,000 New Teacher Assistance grant.