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The unemployment rate for the Gainesville metro area increased in June, but other factors in the monthly jobs report are more promising, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.

Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped another tenth of a percentage point to reach four percent in June, according to the latest report from the Georgia Department of Labor.

Reversing a trend seen over the past few weeks, Georgia gasoline prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are paying an average price of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

The May jobs report for the Gainesville metro was a mixed bag, according to Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler.

A Forsyth County man has been named the new director of sales at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Alpharetta North - Halcyon.

The Mall of Georgia is hosting a job fair this weekend.

With the coronavirus pandemic loosening its grip a bit on Georgia, the unemployment picture continues to improve statewide, and that includes the Gainesville metro area.

Georgia gas stations are still recovering from surging demand last week following the interruption in service to the Colonial Pipeline.

The owners of Yonah Mountain Vineyards held a ceremonial ribbon cutting this week for The Pavilion, a 1,670 square-foot outdoor addition that will seat 200 guests.

Georgia gasoline prices surged six cents a gallon over the past week, according to AAA-The Auto Club South, but so far the security breach at Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline has not factored into the increase.