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Kennedy honored with Enterprising Achiever Award in New York City
Erin Kennedy was presented with the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW) NYC Chapter's Helen M. Garvin Enterprising Achiever award.
Showing their support
Effingham Hospital and Care Center employees celebrated National Hospital and Care Center Week by showing their support for Effingham Hospital's modernization and expansion plans.
Dakota’s ready for debut
A new restaurant is getting ready to open in Rincon and it's going to be a large one. Dakota's Grille and Spirits is opening in the former location of T-Bones on Highway 21. Restaurant manager Robert Henson said the restaurant will hold about 175 people and will feature a separate banquet room that can accommodate 50.
Power outages slated for next week
Georgia Power has scheduled its next round of outages and upgrades for next week. On Tuesday, the following areas will experience an outage beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting up to eight hours: • Clyo-Kildare Road from west of Porters Landing Road to east of Taylor Chapel Road • Includes Porters Landing Road, Dyals Landing Road, Mount Pleasant Road and Taylors Chapel Road. The alternate date will be Wednesday. On June 2, the following areas ...
Answering these five questions can help you pursue your goals
As you strive to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you may, at times, feel frustrated over events you can't influence, such as the up-and-down movements of the financial markets. Yet there is much you can control - once you determine the answers to just five key questions.
Unemployment slips to 8.3 percent for metro Savannah
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Savannah declined to 8.3 percent in April, down five-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 8.8 percent in March. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed workers in the metro area decreased to 14,618 down 806 from 15,424 in March.
Study: Deepwater ports bolstered state’s economy during recession
Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Wednesday the results of a study that confirms Georgia's deepwater ports continue to be one of the state's strongest economic engines, fostering the development of virtually every industry.
Big in small business
Springfield law firm Ratchford and Rafter was named the Effingham County Small Business of the Year at the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Summit on Tuesday.
Georgia Power plans outages, upgrades for coming week
Georgia Power's next round of outages and upgrades will take place May 24-28. The outage times will vary by customer. A door knocker will describe the specific day and duration of the outages.
State unemployment number dips
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday that the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 10.4 percent in April, down one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 10.5 percent in March. The April jobless rate was up 1.2 percentage points from 9.2 percent at this same time last year. This is the 31st consecutive month Georgia has exceeded the national rate, which is now 9.9 percent.
Ports huge boom continues in April
Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Monday that the GPA experienced 25.6 percent container growth in April and has recorded five consecutive months of double-digit growth through its ports.
Georgia Power sets outages, upgrades
Georgia Power's outages and upgrades will continue Monday, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting up to eight hours.
Well, La Dee Da
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce welcomed La Dee Da, a children's clothing and accessories shop. The store, at 201 N. Columbia Ave., opened in October and is operated by Julie Lanham and her mother Simone Curry. The store also carries many items made by local mothers such as hair bows, diaper bags by Polka Dot Lady, tutu's, diaper cakes and much more. The store, which is across from the Curiosity Shop, is open Tuesday-Friday from ...
USDA payments program deadline approaches
Pamela Poole, Executive Director of USDA's Effingham-Bryan-Chatham County Farm Service Agency reminds farmers of the approaching deadline to enroll eligible farms into the 2010 Direct and Counter Cyclical Payments Program or DCP.
Chamber to host small business summit
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd Annual Small Business Summit on May 18 from 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Conference Center in Port Wentworth.
Articles by Section - Business
State unemployment rate dips to a three-year low
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined in January to 9.2 percent, the lowest rate since March 2009 when it was 9.1 percent. That is a decline of two-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 9.4 percent in December. The jobless rate was 10.1 percent in January a year ago.
Dr. Mudano joins hospital staff as orthopaedic surgeon
Mark L. Mudano, MD, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, has joined the Effingham Health System family of providers. Dr. Mudano will begin seeing patients March 5 at Effingham Orthopaedic Services, a new specialty practice providing a wide-range of orthopaedic surgical services.
Lowe’s takes job fair to One-Stop
The Coastal Workforce Investment Board and its Effingham One-Stop Career Center were proud to see a steady turnout as the center hosted its first job fair Friday.
Metzger named EMC manager in Boro
EMC Engineering Services, Inc. announces the promotion of Alec B. Metzger, P.E., to branch manager of the Statesboro branch office.
Rafter to remain as hospital authority chairman
Rick Rafter has been re-elected as chairman of the Effingham County Hospital Authority.
Ports officials make push for harbor deepening to Congress
In testimony before Congress, Georgia Ports Authority Director of Administration Jamie McCurry pushed Wednesday the need for greater federal funding for harbor maintenance and modernization.
GPA takes steps to cut down on diesel emissions
The Georgia Ports Authority Board approved the purchase of four electric-powered rubber-tired gantry cranes (ERTG) last week, which are expected to introduce a cleaner and more efficient method of operation.
Metro Savannah jobless rate jumps to 8.8 percent
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 8.8 percent in December, up four-tenths of a percentage point from 8.4 percent in November. The jobless rate in metro Savannah in December a year ago was 9.0 percent.
GPA marks big year for 2011
Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Monday that the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick experienced record volumes in calendar year 2011 and handled 26.1 million tons of cargo, an additional 1.1 million tons, or a 4.3 percent increase.
Rincon Food Lion slated to close
SALISBURY, N.C.-Delhaize America has announced it is closing 113 Food Lion stores, including its location in Rincon.
Frozen treats fast becoming a favorite
Ed Beaty is not too keen on desserts himself, but after seeing their popularity, he's quenching the cravings of Effingham's sweet tooth folks with his frozen yogurt shop.
Brooks to serve another term on hospital authority
Ronnie H. Brooks has been re-appointed to serve as the Rincon representative on the Effingham County Hospital Authority. Authority members chose Brooks from three candidates submitted by the Rincon City Council.
HeritageBank of the South to offer stock re-buy
ALBANY-Heritage Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBOS), the holding company for HeritageBank of the South, announced that its board of directors has approved a new stock repurchase program.
After a big year, wrecker owner says ‘thanks’
It's been a good year for Greg Smithey and Smithey's Wrecker Service, so much so he couldn't wait to express his thanks to his customers.
HeritageBank of the South approves stock repurchase
ALBANY-Heritage Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBOS), the holding company for HeritageBank of the South, announced that its board of directors has approved a new stock repurchase program. The program authorizes the company to repurchase up to approximately 5 percent of its outstanding common stock, or approximately 435,000 shares.
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