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Time running out for homebuyer tax break
Members of the military can benefit from the homebuyer tax credit extension legislation, which has been extended to include sales until April 30.
Senators seek funds for harbor expansion
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., recently announced they are seeking $105 million in federal funds to continue the deepening of the Savannah Harbor to ensure the country's fastest-growing container port can accommodate large cargo carriers.
Flower Pot Nursery cuts ribbon
The Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Flower Pot Nursery on March 24.
Executive chef named at City Center
John G. Wilderman, resident of The Wilderman Group, announced the appointment of Kermit W. Griffin as executive chef at the Richmond Hill City Center. Griffin, who earned his bachelors degree in hotel resort and tourism management from the University of South Carolina, brings more than 10 years of culinary experience to the position, having started his career as a saucier/sous chef at Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia.
Dollar General expands in Midway
With the opening of a new and expanded Dollar General store in Midway, local residents now have a greater selection when it comes to shopping for groceries and other goods.
Businesses show wares, services on post
About 75 vendors sought to make a profitable match with the government during the 2010 Business and Outreach Expo held Wednesday on Fort Stewart.
Georgia joblessness at record 10.5 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Hinesville remained unchanged at 8.8 percent in February from a revised 8.8 percent in January. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed workers in the area increased to 2,890, up 34 from 2,856 in January.
Real estate agent now licensed broker
RICHMOND HILL - Century 21 Ways Station announced recently that Jolonda T. Greene received her Georgia real estate associate broker's license.
NeSmith reaches out to youth baseball
Mike Reed, general manager of NeSmith Chevrolet in Hinesville, recently announced that the dealership is partnering with the Liberty County Recreation Department and Fort Stewart to provide athletes and coaches with baseball equipment, instructional clinics, a monetary donation and an opportunity to raise an additional $10,000 through a Chevy vehicle giveaway fundraiser. The effort by NeSmith is part of the Chevy Youth Baseball initiative, a nationwide campaign that runs through July. NeSmith Chevrolet will present ...
Condo auction reflects economic woes
At least 12 Richmond Hill luxury condos are slated to hit the auction block on April 17. Businessman Gary Bellomy and his partners purchased 20 River Oaks condo units from the bank last year. He sold four, but the other 16 have followed the trend of many other properties during the downturn in the housing market. Bellomy has enlisted the help of The National Auction Group, Inc. to move the property. "River Oaks is a ...
State using federal money to spur jobs
ATLANTA - State human services officials will use more than $200 million in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as an incentive for private- and public-sector employers to hire 20,000 Georgians this summer. The department is offering huge incentives to employers under two programs, TeenWork, which seeks to hire 15,000 teens this summer, and Jobs for Georgia, which will provide incentives for employers to hire 5,000 adult workers.
Discount grocery opens in Hinesville
Since Save-A-Lot opened its doors to Hinesville residents earlier this month, store manager Fred Goings said business has been steady. The store features private-label brands in a warehouse-style setup designed to reduce costs for consumers.
Liberty panel signs onto multi-county development pact
The Liberty County Development Authority approved a motion to enter into an intergovernmental agreement that would secure a joint marketing arrangement between four counties in Coastal Georgia, allowing them to work cooperatively to pitch the benefits of the region to potential business partners.
Meet Sharon Lape, Lanier parapro of year
Editor's note: Meet Sharon Lape, who was recently named the paraprofessional of the year at Lanier Primary School for the 2010-2011 school year. Here's her story.
Job fair at Savannah Tech April 2
The Southeast Georgia Job Fair/Career Expo will be on Friday, April 2 at Savannah Technical College.
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Property transfers for May 3-7
The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, May 3-7:
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.
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.
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.
Trim your wedding costs
Weddings have always been big business, but I was shocked to see how expensive they've become in the 17 years since my wife and I got married. According to the annual Real Weddings Study, the average wedding in the U.S. now costs $28,427, and that doesn't even count the honeymoon.
Don't hurt yourself saving money
Just because the doctor prescribes a medication doesn't mean we take it.
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