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Merle Norman opens new location

Merle Norman Cosmetics recently opened at its new location, 413 Gen. Screven Way in Hinesville, and the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce assisted with the ribbon cutting. The studio also expanded its product selection to include jewelry, purses, lotions, and candles. At the ceremony were, from left, in front-Chamber Board members Sharron Hays and Leah Poole, owner friend Michele Walls, Chamber Board member Susan McCorkle, Merle Norman junior sales associate Skylar Rhynes, sales clerk Susan ...

February 21, 2008 | Staff Report | Business


Vann's Grill & Bar opens

Vann's Grill & Bar recently cut the ribbon on their new establishment behind Peebles Department Store. At the ceremony were, from left, Chamber Board member Leah Poole, Chamber Ambassador of the Year Pamela Haynes, Chamber Board member Susan McCorkle; Chamber Board Chairman Kimberly Thomas; Chamber Board member Sharron Hays; owners Van Wheeler and Britt Nickels, Chamber Board members Toby Mahan, Maryann Wilson, Danny Creasy and Bobby Ryon, who is also a Hinesville City councilman.

February 21, 2008 | Staff Report | Business


Jones, Osteen and Jones adds attorney

The law firm of Jones, Osteen & Jones welcomes the addition of local attorney Richard E. Braun Jr.

February 21, 2008 | Staff Report | Business


Port sets record in 2007

ATLANTA - The Georgia Ports Authority announced Monday at a board meeting here that a record number of containers moved through the Port of Savannah in 2007.

February 21, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Business


Sharp increase in unemployment rates in December

ATLANTA - The unemployment rate in the metro Hinesville area rose to 4.7 percent in December, up one-half of one percent from 4.2 percent in November, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.

February 14, 2008 | Staff Report | Business


Developer's cookout draws 500 in Long County

LUDOWICI - It didn't take RMR and Associates long to figure out that the way one gets to know a community is by putting together an old fashion cookout.

February 12, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Contributing Writer | Business


Getting ready for Valentine's Day

VIP's junior marketing team, made up of Lily Perry, Tori Perry and Alexia Boatwright, celebrated Martin Luther King Day by participating in the annual parade. They also made up goody bags for an upcoming Valentine's Day promotion.

February 09, 2008 | Staff Report | Business


Office for hearing impaired opening

The Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired is opening an office in Hinesville. The organization, established in 1989, maintains a system of statewide services for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and other individuals with whom they interact. Advocacy services are offered to ensure that hearing impaired individuals receive accommodations they need to communicate with the hearing world. Through their GATED program, telecommunication devices are distributed free of charge through the Public Service Commission of Georgia. ...

February 09, 2008 | Staff Report | Business


County's industrial and manufacturing boom continues

Economists predict a major recession wouldn't affect Southeast Georgia. That's mainly because the boom in economic development the area has enjoyed is projected to continue far into the future. Liberty County is being seen by manufacturers as prime real estate. The year 2007 was an especially good one. Ron Tolley, CEO of the Liberty County Development Authority, said the opening of the 1.5 million square foot Target distribution center was a milestone last year. Another ...

February 09, 2008 | By Linda Sickler Special to the Courier | Business


Credit counselor retiring

SAVANNAH - When Sonny Colley walks into his Waters Avenue office he says his usual cheery good mornings to the staff and shares his infectious smile.

February 08, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Business


Budget honored for sales to military

Budget Car Sales has been named the MILES Program 2007 Top National Producer in the Intermediate Market category and received the recognition Jan. 22.

February 08, 2008 | By Emily Peterson Staff Writer | Business


Single-family homes sales lowest in 25 years

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sales of existing homes fell in December, closing out a horrible year for housing in which sales of single-family homes plunged by the largest amount in 25 years. The median home price dropped for the entire year, the first time that has occurred in four decades.

February 08, 2008 | By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer | Business


Credit Union celebrates, makes changes

Fort Stewart Georgia Federal Credit Union celebrated its 43rd birthday in 2007, and entered its 44th year with several changes.

February 08, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Business


Coffee shop marks first year

With its eclectic coffee bean painted floor, appetizing menu and an assortment of coffees, teas and smoothies, Over Coffee, in downtown Hinesville, celebrated its first year in business Saturday with a ribbon cutting and a customer appreciation day.

February 06, 2008 | By Patty Leon Sports Editor | Business


Notary public applications now online locally

F. Barry Wilkes, clerk of superior court of Liberty County, recently announced that notary public applications may now be completed online.

February 05, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Business


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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 | Business


Electric transmission line moving ahead

Construction began last month on a single-pole 115 kilovolt transmission line between Bryan and Liberty counties, and it's expected to pick up this summer.

May 13, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Business


Conservation set-asides extended

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

May 11, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Business


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.

May 11, 2013 | By Jason Alderman Columnist | Business


VIP receives GSA extension

VIP Office Furniture & Supply of Hinesville recently received notification from the General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service that its contract has been extended to July 27, 2018.

May 11, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Business


Don't hurt yourself saving money

Just because the doctor prescribes a medication doesn't mean we take it.

May 05, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Business


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