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Farmers market seeks vendors
The Hinesville Downtown Farmers' Market, coming up to its fourth season, is accepting vendor applications for 2013.
Online sellers should collect sales tax
ATLANTA - The Georgia Retail Association - the trade group that advocates for retail businesses in the state - recently reported that some remote sellers are not complying with a new state law that requires them to collect sales taxes.
Foreclosures down in 2012 across country
LOS ANGELES - Lenders took possession of fewer U.S. homes in 2012 than a year earlier, as the pace of new homes entering the path to foreclosure slowed and banks increasingly opted to allow troubled borrowers to sell their homes for less than what they owed on their mortgage.
State to impose fee on Lifeline phones
ATLANTA - The Georgia Public Service Commission has voted to impose fees on cellphones being offered through the Lifeline program after it was targeted in widespread fraud and abuse allegations.
Property transfers for Jan. 4-11
The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, Jan. 4-11:
Zaxby's warns of possible fraud
ATHENS - A Georgia-based restaurant firm says suspicious computer files have been found at some of its locations, prompting it to warn customers about the potential for fraud.
Keep funeral costs affordable
Anyone who's put a loved one to rest knows that death is not cheap. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average adult funeral cost $6,560 in 2009 (their most current data). That doesn't include such common add-ons as a cemetery plot, headstone, flowers, obituaries and limousine, which can add thousands to the bill.
Port dredging suit negotiations progress
CHARLESTON - The two sides in a federal lawsuit over the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel say progress is being made toward reaching a settlement.
Avoid investment mistakes
As an investor, how can you avoid making mistakes? It's not always easy, because investing can be full of potential pitfalls. But if you know what the most common mistakes are at different stages of an investor's life, you may have a better chance of avoiding these costly errors.
Gas prices expected to drop this year
NEW YORK - At least gasoline should cost you less in 2013. Hamburger, health care and taxes are all set to take a bigger bite out of the family budget this year. But drivers' annual gas bills are expected to drop for the first time in four years. Forecasters say ample oil supplies and weak U.S. demand will keep a lid on prices. The lows will be lower and the highs won't be so high ...
Ga. Power’s request to shut down would close three plants
ATLANTA - Georgia Power said Monday that it will ask state regulators for approval to shut down three coal- or oil-fired power plants and sharply reduce operations at a fourth, a move that would affect about 480 employees.
Annual RHBC Chamber meeting, dinner set
The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and dinner banquet at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Richmond Hill City Center. The event will feature Bryan County Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul T. Brooksher as the keynote speaker.
Property transfers for Dec. 26-Jan. 3
The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, Dec. 26-Jan. 3:
GM creating 1,000 jobs near Atlanta
DETROIT - A General Motors spokesman says the company is planning to open an information technology center in suburban Atlanta and is looking to create about 1,000 jobs in the area.
Parker’s donates $10k in gas cards to Memorial Hospital
Parker's recently donated $10,000 in gas cards to Memorial Health Foundation to help defray the cost for patients and their families to travel to Memorial University Medical Center for chemotherapy, radiation treatment or neonatal care.
Articles by Section - Business
Fenn to leave Development Authority
The Development Authority of Bryan County will soon be on the lookout for a new executive director.
After Hours set for Firefly Lighting
The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce's next Business After Hours will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Firefly Lighting and Design, 459 Edsel Drive.
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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