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Odyssey Hospice earns Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Odyssey Hospice has earned the Joint Commission's Goal Seal of Approval. Odyssey Hospice received the accreditation award after The Joint Commission found that it had demonstrated compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for home care organizations. The unannounced on-site survey occurred in June 2010. "In becoming accredited, Odyssey Hospice was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission ...
Snyder joins Coastal Concrete’s team
Coastal Concrete, a leading commercial and residential concrete company headquartered in Rincon, recently hired Ronnie Snyder as technical services manager. In his new position, Snyder is responsible for complicated concrete mix design, quality control and quality assurance as well as internal and external technical training. Snyder is a National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Certified Concrete Professional and Certified Concrete Technologist. Before joining Coastal Concrete, he worked at The Euclid Chemical Company in Charlotte, N.C. "Ronnie is an ...
GSU seminar to cover how to manage workplace stress
When did work - and life - get so stressful? From front-office receptionist to line-foreman, no one in modern America has a stress-free work life. On Aug. 3, Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Center offers a 2-hour, skills-packed seminar for the overwhelmed, the over-busy, and anyone else needing help with workplace issues. "Work Smarter: Managing Stress in the Workplace" will run 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education building on campus in Statesboro. Space is limited, so registration ...
GSU seminar to cover how to manage workplace stress
When did work - and life - get so stressful? From front-office receptionist to line-foreman, no one in modern America has a stress-free work life. On Aug. 3, Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Center offers a 2-hour, skills-packed seminar for the overwhelmed, the over-busy, and anyone else needing help with workplace issues. "Work Smarter: Managing Stress in the Workplace" will run 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education building on campus in Statesboro. Space is limited, so registration ...
Kia supplier lands near West Point
Seoul, Korea-based manufacturer Hanil E-Hwa will locate a new manufacturing facility in LaGrange in Troup County, investing $8.45 million and creating 173 jobs over the next three years, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced. Hanil E-Hwa is one of a growing number of Kia suppliers locating in the west Georgia region near the automotive manufacturer's Georgia operation. "Kia suppliers like Hanil E-Hwa continue to strengthen the recovering economy in west Georgia and throughout the state," Perdue said. "I ...
Delegation takes to the skies for aerospace industry
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue is leading a delegation of Georgia community and business leaders on a business mission to the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in the United Kingdom to promote Georgia's advantages for the aerospace industry. "Georgia's specialized training programs in aerospace are providing the state a deep pool of skilled workers in this industry," Perdue said. "Our highly-skilled workforce is just one of Georgia's strategic assets for this flourishing sector that we'll showcase to ...
Ken’s anxious to open in Guyton
As eager as Guyton area residents are for Ken's IGA to open its doors, the store's owner is just as anxious.
Howe named Coldwell Banker agent of the month
Alicia Howe is Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty's agent of the month for June. She has shown outstanding performance and community activities throughout the month, according to the firm, and they added they are pleased to have her on their team. Howe can be reached at 272-8183. Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty is located at 5805 Highway 21South Rincon and can be reached at 826-0927. Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty has been an affiliate of the Coldwell Banker System for 10 ...
Southern Designs and Signs makes the cut
Store manager Shane Fulcher, Sharon Mason and Corey Conaway cut the ribbon to Effingham newest graphics specialists, Southern Designs and Signs at their grand opening Thursday morning. Rincon City Manager Michael Phillips (left) gave his blessing with a catalog in hand, as owner Terry Proctor watched from the sidelines. Located in the building in front of the YMCA on Patriot Road, they offer school uniforms, signs, corporate wear, business materials and more.
OSHA, Imperial Sugar settle on $6M in fines
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Wednesday it has resolved litigation with Imperial Sugar Co. stemming from the February 2008 explosion at its Port Wentworth plant and subsequently discovered safety and health violations at the company's Gramercy, La., facility. "The 2008 explosion took the lives of 14 people and seriously injured dozens of others. Clearly, health and safety must become this company's top priority," said Secretary of Labor ...
Coastal Bank decides not to participate in Reg-E opt-in
SAVANNAH-The Coastal Bank, a leading community bank headquartered in Savannah, recently announced that it is eliminating overdraft fees for non-recurring electronic transactions on all consumer accounts now that Reg-E mandatory compliance rules are in effect. Regulation E prohibits financial institutions from charging consumers fees for paying overdrafts on automated teller machine (ATM) and one-time debit card transactions unless a consumer opts into an overdraft service for these electronic transactions. The Coastal Bank is the first local ...
Kangeter joins Coldwell Banker
Caroline Kangeter has joined Coldwell Banker, Intercoastal Realty as a new sales associate. The office is at 5805 Highway 21 South in Rincon. "We are excited to welcome Caroline to our team as a new sales associate. Coldwell Banker will only benefit from the excitement and energy she joins us with," said James Presnell, broker. Kangeter has lived in the area for more than 30 years. She knows Effingham, Bryan, and Chatham counties extensively. She can ...
EPA grant will repower GPA cranes
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has been awarded a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant in conjunction with the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. The $2.72 million award will repower GPA-owned equipment with higher tier engines that reduce air emissions. "When we officially adopted the Environmental Policy last year, the GPA made a commitment to do everything it could to conduct port operations in an environmentally sensitive and responsible manner," said GPA ...
Poitevint takes helm of GPA board of directors
SAVANNAH-The Board of Directors of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) today elected Alec L. Poitevint II of Bainbridge to serve as chairman of the Board. Poitevint was first appointed to the Board of Directors in July 2007 by Gov. Sonny Perdue and previously served as vice chairman. He is the chairman and president of Southeastern Minerals, Inc. and its affiliated companies headquartered in Bainbridge. Poitevint will follow Stephen S. Green, who has served as GPA's Chairman ...
Container traffic booming at Georgia Ports Authority
SAVANNAH-Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Monday that the GPA experienced 25.3-percent container growth in May and has recorded six consecutive months of double-digit growth. "May was the sixth busiest month ever recorded for container throughput and continued the string of double-digit growth experienced since last December," Foltz said. "The growth experienced in the second half of this fiscal year continues to signal improved economic recovery, retail inventory re-stocking and ongoing strength ...
Articles by Section - Business
Sister doctors add to hospital’s offering of women’s services
Women in Effingham County are in for a double treat with the arrival of Dr. Maryanna Barrett and Dr. Maria Paasch.
Jobless rate falls in state, county
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah declined to 7.7 percent in November, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 7.9 percent in October. The rate was 8.4 percent in November 2011.
Parker’s opens doors to Rincon location
Parker's has opened a new state-of-the-art convenience store in Rincon in response to customer demand.
State unemployment rate falls to 8.5 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 8.5 percent in November, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.7 percent in October. The rate was 9.5 percent in November a year ago.
Sale of state bonds nets historic low rates
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that the state successfully sold $235 million in general obligation bonds to fund new construction projects, and repairs and renovations to existing facilities throughout the state. The state also sold two issues of refunding bonds to achieve debt service savings for debt previously issued by the state.
AASU economist sees Coastal economy growing
SAVANNAH - Following a note of cautious optimism for the first quarter and a healthy gain in the second, the third quarter Coastal Empire Economic Monitor shows a continued, robust upswing in the area's economy and improvements across the board.
Chamber to host after hours event for small businesses
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce will host a special business after hours event for area small business owners and managers on Dec. 6.
Georgia launches jobs-focused defense initiative
Gov. Nathan Deal has announced a comprehensive assessment of economic development opportunities at Georgia's military base establishments and their surrounding communities as part of his ongoing effort to grow Georgia's economy through job creation.
Job fair to recruit workers for Edwards Interiors
The Georgia Department of Labor will help Edwards Interiors, Inc., recruit about 45 workers for its manufacturing facility in Effingham County.
Metro Savannah jobless rate stays unchanged
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah was unchanged at 7.9 percent from September to October. The rate was 8.9 percent in October 2011.
FSA county committee election under way
Farmers and ranchers have a chance to make a difference in how Farm Service Agency (FSA) Programs are administered, announced Pamela Poole, county executive director for the local USDA Farm Service Agency. The deadline for eligible voters to return FSA County Committee election ballots to their local FSA offices is Dec. 3.
Jobless rate dips to 8.7 percent
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 8.7 percent in October, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in September. The jobless rate was 9.7 percent in October a year ago.
Effingham jobless rate at 7.2 percent for September
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah declined to 8.0 percent in September, down six-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 8.6 percent in August. The rate was 9.2 percent in September 2011.
State apple crop comes in early
MACON - Georgia's apple crop came in ahead of schedule due to warmer-than-normal temperatures earlier this year, meaning apple lovers can get an early bite of the fall fruit.
State jobless rate tumbles to 9 percent for September
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 9.0 percent in September, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 9.2 percent in August. The jobless rate was 9.8 percent in September a year ago.
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