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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.
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Some to lose emergency unemployment compensation Saturday
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that some recipients of federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) in Georgia will lose extended unemployment benefits after Saturday. EUC was established in 2008 to aid the long-term unemployed.
Keeping the 4th Georgia-grown
As the smells of food on the grill and fireworks fill the air this 4th of July, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black would like consumers to remember some important food safety priorities.
IDA’s skyline reaches new heights with cell tower
Travelers along Highway 21 between Rincon and Springfield will notice a new feature on the skyline.
Governor leading Georgia delegation to Canada
Gov. Nathan Deal will spearhead an economic development mission to some of Canada's most prominent business and tourism centers today through July 10. The governor will visit Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary to meet with companies seeking to locate or expand in the United States, diplomatic officials, Canadian business groups and media outlets. The delegation will promote the state as the nation's top location for business investment and Canadian travelers. "The foundation of ...
Jobless rate unchanged in metro Savannah
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah was unchanged at 8.4 percent from April to May. The rate was 8.5 percent in May 2011.
State unemployment rate stays at 8.9 percent
ATLANTA-State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday that the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.9 percent from April to May, the first time in 10 months that the jobless rate has failed to decline. The jobless rate was 9.8 percent in May a year ago.
Georgia Farm Bureau marks 75 years
Georgia Farm Bureau is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The organization began when a group of farmers from seven counties in northwest Georgia met at the Bartow County courthouse on June 17, 1937.
Governor suspends hike in statewide gasoline tax
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Friday that he will stop an increase in the motor fuel tax scheduled to go into effect July 1.
A record month for hospital’s OR
Effingham Health System announced that Surgical Services (OR) had a record-breaking month in April.
Wiley's celebrates 25th anniversary
Wiley's Home Center in Rincon recently celebrated its 25th anniversary recently. The family-owned business opened its showroom on Highway 21 in 1987 and added its warehouse a year later.
Unemployment hits 8.4 percent in metro Savannah
ATLANTA-State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 8.4 percent in April, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.3 percent in March. The rate was also 8.4 percent in April 2011.
Unemployment hits 8.4 percent in metro Savannah
ATLANTA - State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 8.4 percent in April, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.3 percent in March. The rate was also 8.4 percent in April 2011.
Dr. Cornwell named EHS chief of staff
Dr. James Cornwell Jr., has been elected Effingham Health System chief of staff by his colleagues.
Dr. Clarke joins staff of Effingham Family Medicine
Effingham Health System announces that Suzanne Clarke, board-certified in family medicine, has joined the practitioners of Effingham Family Medicine.
Savannah River Mill honored for 1M safe hours
Georgia-Pacific's Savannah River Mill recently achieved a significant safety milestone when it celebrated operating more than 1 million work hours without a lost-time accident. In recognition of the achievement, Georgia-Pacific Chief Executive Officer and President Jim Hannan presented employees with the company's CEO Safety Excellence award at a celebration lunch.
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