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Morris Bank to merge with Pinnacle 

Morris Bank has announced that it will merge with Pinnacle Bank. 

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State commissioner announces plan to streamline Department of Labor

Georgia Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes has announced sweeping changes to the state Department of Labor to streamline access to unemployment benefits and connect workers to in-demand jobs. 

UGA Archway helping develop plan to promote Mega Site

With the help of two recently released studies through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the authority hopes to solicit assistance to pre-develop the site or even attract investment from a large employer.   

Labor chief: ‘Strong local strategies’ key to labor market growth

Understanding local labor needs, now and in the future, and partnerships between civic and business leaders and the education system will be key to sustainable growth in the state's job market, Georgia's labor chief says.

State Community Health board holds meeting in Dublin

The Georgia Board of Community Health approved a waiver program renewal and rate increases for the Babies Can't Wait program at its October meeting, held last week in the McGrath Keen Center.

Authority lands $2 million for Ga. 257 site

It is the second round of funding from the state's OneGeorgia Authority Rural Site Development Initiative.

U.S. Veterans Affairs secretary visits VA

United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins toured the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center on Monday, handing out peer recognitions to five employees and discussing what he wants to see happening at that facility.

Defendants plead guilty in RICO case, canceling May trial

The five remaining defendants who were arrested last year for conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act pleaded guilty in Superior Court Monday.

Development Authority picks Griggs as new president
Big Lots announces store closings 

Big Lots, Inc. has announced that it is preparing to close the remainder of stores across the country.  The discount retailer operates 39 outlets in Georgia, including its Dublin location. 

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