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State Chamber website on election
The Georgia Chamber's Election Central webpage is live. Visitors to the site will find links to candidate information, voter resources, and key election dates.
Sales tax holiday taking a year off
ATLANTA - Back-to-school shoppers in Georgia won't get the benefit of a sales tax holiday this year.
Port authority sees 25% container growth
SAVANNAH - Georgia Ports Authority's Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced recently that the GPA experienced 25.3 percent container growth in May and has recorded six consecutive months of double-digit growth.
Bryan among targeted in forestry initiative
James E. Tillman, Sr., State Conservationist for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia today announced that 19 more south Georgia counties are in the high priority category for funding for the Southeast Forestry Initiative (SFI). The goal of the SFI is to develop, enhance or restore pine savannah habitat by the management and restoration of longleaf pine on private lands. The application period for this Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program initiative ends July 9, ...
Midway native passes bar
Alicia LaVon Mullice, a 2010 graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, completed the requirements for her degree in December 2009. She passed the February 2010 Georgia Bar examination and recently was sworn in to practice law in the state of Georgia by Liberty County Superior Court Chief Judge David Cavender. About 25 family members and friends attended the June 7 ceremony in the superior courtroom.
Bank might close; staff to stay
Officials with Savannah Bank and Bryan Bank and Trust say they don't yet know if the former First National Bank in Richmond Hill will be closing in the coming months – but it is a possibility.
News wins GPA awards
The Bryan County News won three Georgia Press Association Awards in the 2010 Better Newspaper Contest.
Time running out for USDA rural home loans
Time is running out for Georgia families who want to take advantage of more than $21 million in recovery act and regular funding to become homeowners in rural Georgia.
Pembroke area businessman honored
Clayton Homes, the nation's largest home builder, announced that Joe Belcher has been named the inaugural winner of the James L. Clayton Award.
Local banker finishes graduate school
Brad Brookshire, vice president of Bryan Bank & Trust, recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.
Know when to claim credits, deductions
Tax credits and tax deductions are two common ways people lower their income tax bills. Although similar in intention, these two tax-reduction methods have fundamental differences and are not interchangeable.
May jobless numbers down slightly
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reported Thursday that the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 10.2 percent in May, down one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 10.3 percent in April.
Kroger recalls ice cream
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin has alerted Georgians to the recall of some Kroger ice cream because it contains ingredients not listed on the label.
Property transfers for May
Bryan County Property Transfers Month of May, 2010 Richmond Hill Development, Inc. to RH Plantation, LLC, Map & Parcel Number: Portions of 054-097 and 054-096, $699,000.00. 5/3/10 James C. Barfield to Edsel Plaza, LLC, Map & Parcel Number: 053-019-03, $600,000.00. 5/3/10 Waterford Group Georgia, LLC to Joseph D. Bessent, Sr., Lot 127 The Bluffs at Richmond Hill, $45,000.00. 5/3/10 Waterford Group Georgia, LLC to Joseph D. Bessent, Sr., Lot 129 The Bluffs at Richmond Hill, ...
Jekyll Island revitalization moves forward
JEKYLL ISLAND - The Jekyll Island Authority announced recently that three companies have been selected to join the Jekyll Island beach village project. They will build two new hotels and new retail space for the island. Following a request for proposal process, the board of directors approved the recommendations made by the Jekyll Island Authority evaluation committee, and project development agreements will be finalized with each company.
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Investments don't get vacations
At long last, summer is almost here - which may mean it's time to put together your traveling plans. Still, while you and your family may enjoy going a summertime trip, there's one part of your life that should not go on vacation - and that's your investment portfolio.
Don't let your financial guard down
Some new reports say segments of the economy are springing back. Others aren't so positive.
Your financial life after graduation
To the millions of college and high school seniors who recently graduated: congratulations on a job well done. After the celebration dies down, you'll no doubt be eager to embark on life's next chapter, whether it's finding a job, preparing for college or enrolling in military or community service.
Employment law topic at seminar
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor is teaming with the State Employer Committee to offer a course on compliance challenges during an employment-law and legislative-issues update Wednesday in Morrow.
Property transfers for June 3-6
The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, June 3-6.
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