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McDonald's Worker Fired For Refusing To Serve Deputies

A McDonald's worker in Gainesville has been fired after refusing to serve law enforcement officers.

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On Monday, someone using their personal Facebook account posted a comment saying that an employee of the restaurant, at Jesse Jewell Parkway and Limestone Parkway, had refused service to uniformed officers, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office. >>> Read more.

Georgia Film Industry Worth $7 Billion to State

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Georgia's film and TV industry generated more than $7 billion for the state's economy in fiscal 2016, according to new figures released by Gov. Nathan Deal.

The 245 feature film and television productions shot in Georgia represent $2.02 billion in direct spending in the state. >>> Read more.

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