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ID theft risk increase in tax season

ATHENS - Like many other phishing scams, identity thieves may try to take advantage of Americans filing their taxes by sending fake emails, texts or social media postings supposedly from the Internal Revenue Service.

February 03, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Avoid 'Groundhog Day' investing

Groundhog Day is almost here. For most of its history - which, according to some reports, dates back to the first celebration in 1886 or 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pa. - Groundhog Day held little significance for most Americans.

February 02, 2013 | For Laura Evans Special to the News | Business


Scraping from shoe can help lawns

It has been another warm winter. At least this year, we got some rain and have a water deficit of less than half an inch so far in January.

February 01, 2013 | By Don Gardner Extension Agent | Business


Avoid tax refund identity fraud

Many people file their income tax returns as early in the year as possible. Some are eager to claim their tax refund right away, while others are simply following their New Year's resolution not to procrastinate until midnight, April 15.

January 31, 2013 | By Jason Alderman Columnist | Business


Southeastern Bank gets new VP here

Linda Bowers has been appointed as senior vice president and commercial lender in Southeastern Bank's Richmond Hill office.

January 31, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Former center director gets newjob

Former Richmond Hill City Center Director Andrea Powers has been appointed general manager of a conference center in Shelby, N.C.

January 31, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Area jobless rate up

The Georgia Department of Labor announced last week that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 8.2 percent in December, up 0.5 percent from 7.7 percent in November.

January 31, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


RE/MAX Results getting new agent

Agent Kassie Peterson of Richmond Hill has joined the staff of RE/MAX Results. The office Peterson works out of serves Newnan, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Fayetteville, Sharpsburg and other surrounding areas. She will serve the greater Savannah area as well. "We are optimistic for an upswing in the real estate market for 2013," owner Kelley Kesterson said. "…and we are excited to have Kassie's first-hand experience with the U.S. military in order to best serve ...

January 30, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Deli moves

Jen and Fred Shimalla cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of Uptown Deli's new location in the Speir Brogdon Building off Highway 17 in Richmond Hill.

January 30, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


New business heads for Station Exchange

A building that has sat empty in Richmond Hill will have new tenants as early as the end of the summer.

January 30, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Business


Georgia Power looking for ways to cut coal

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Power is looking at ways to reduce its reliance on coal for producing electricity, and hints about its plans could be released this week.

January 29, 2013 | Associated Press | Business


Be cautious of ID theft during tax time

ATHENS - Like many other phishing scams, identity thieves may try to take advantage of Americans filing their taxes by sending fake emails, texts or social media postings supposedly from the Internal Revenue Service.

January 27, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Spine & Sports earns government contract

Effingham Rehab Services Inc., conducting business under Spine & Sport, an outpatient orthopedic and sports-medicine company, recently announced that it has been certified to supply physical therapy services to the federal government.

January 27, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Help your kids avoid student-debt burden

It's not so easy being a college kid these days. The job market for recent graduates has been shaky while, at the same time, students are leaving school with more debt than ever before. If you have children who will someday be attending college, should you be worried?

January 25, 2013 | For Laura Evans Special to the News | Business


Joint port board cancels meeting

SAVANNAH - Port officials from Georgia and South Carolina have canceled their January meeting on the states' troubled plans to build a jointly owned port terminal on the Savannah River.

January 24, 2013 | Associated Press | Business


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Property transfers for May 9-17

The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, May 9-17:

May 22, 2013 | | Business


Plantation Lumber hosts Business After Hours

The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will have its next Business After Hours from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Plantation Lumber and Hardware, 10829 Ford Ave.

May 22, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Large landowners can cut taxes

Landowners in Georgia may have a chance to cut their income taxes in half.

May 19, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Bone up on college savings plans

Another school year is drawing to a close - so if you have young children, they're one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day. Your kids can do so by developing good study habits.

May 18, 2013 | For Laura Evans Special to the News | Business


Property transfers for May 3-7

The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, May 3-7:

May 16, 2013 | Staff report | Business


Career fair Thursday in Savannah

The Georgia Department of Labor's Savannah Career Center, the GDOL's Veterans Services Division and Savannah Technical College will sponsor the annual Southeast Georgia Career Expo on Thursday in Savannah.

May 13, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


International group now over Army lodging

One of the world's largest hotel companies now is managing 76 Army lodging hotels on 39 installations, including Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, according to Arthur Holst, vice president of operations for Intercontinental Hotels Group.

May 13, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Business


State revenue up 13% in April

Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday that Georgia's net tax collections for April 2013 totaled $1.73 billion, an increase of $201 million, or 13.2 percent, compared to April 2012.

May 10, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


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