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Retiring Georgia Senior Senator Johnny Isakson spoke of his decision to be bipartisan where his conservative principles would permit. The Senator will be succeeded by Governor Kemp’s appointment of Kelly Loeffler that was announced the day after Isakson’s address. Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy is ending its labor and delivery services this week and closing its OB/GYN office at the end of December but Mark Kimball, CEO, said they are actively recruiting physicians that will keep more healthcare needs local.