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<a href="december/gordon-state-college-pumped-130-million-into-regional-economy-during-fy-17.html" title="Gordon State College Pumped $130 Million into Regional Economy During FY 17">Gordon State College Pumped $130 Million into Regional Economy During FY 17</a> — Tuesday, December 04, 2018
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