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If you're a baseball fan, you no doubt were aware that the MLB All-Star Game was played July 12. While you probably appreciate the grace and skill of the players, you may not realize just how much a baseball team can teach you about other aspects of life, such as investing.
July 15, 2011
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For Matt Cardella
Special to the Courier
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Business News
Stop N Stor's third location in Hinesville, at 746 E.G. Miles Parkway, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening June 31 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
July 15, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
Liberty County's May unemployment rate, though higher than last year's and last month's, still beat out the national rate, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. Liberty County's May jobless rate was 9.1 percent, up 0.3 percent from April's rate of 8.8. The rate was 8.7 percent in May 2010.
July 15, 2011
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Denise Etheridge
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Business News
Leadership Southeast Georgia, a regional leadership-development program for the 10-county southeast Georgia region, recently graduated the class of 2011 at a ceremony at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.
July 13, 2011
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Staff
Report
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Business News
Liberty County School System mechanic Ron Farnsworth placed fourth in the Georgia State Technicians Competition on June 13. The competition was at the annual state technicians' workshop at North Georgia Technical College in Clarksville. Statewide, more than 50 technicians competed in both a written test and a hands-on component.
July 13, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
Shoppers and vendors alike at Keller's Flea Market off Hwy. 17 in Savannah were in for a surprise Saturday when dozens of law enforcement officers raided the market for counterfeit merchandise.
July 13, 2011
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Staff report
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Business News
Gov. Nathan Deal recently reappointed Homer "Buddy" DeLoach to the Jekyll Island Authority for a four-year term. DeLoach has been a member of the authority for one term, and this is his first reappointment.
July 12, 2011
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Meredith Brown
mbrown@coastalcourier.com
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Business News
Domestic and international visitors spent $21 billion in Georgia in 2010, up 8.3 percent from 2009, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
July 11, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
The small arms manufacturer based at the Interstate Centre in Black Creek has announced it will be expanding – but not in Bryan County.
July 11, 2011
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Staff report
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Business News
The Hinesville City Council on Thursday approved its $30,031 portion of the MidCoast Regional Airport budget for fiscal year 2012.
July 11, 2011
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Denise Etheridge
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Business News
Nervous investors have faced many challenges over the last few years searching for safe havens. That's one reason many turn to annuities to ensure a steady stream of retirement income. But with so many types of annuities offered – and complex rules, fees and restrictions – it's not uncommon for investors to buy products not ideally suited to their needs.
July 06, 2011
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By Jason Alderman
Columnist
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Business News
When you invest, you take some risks. While you can't totally avoid these risks, you can take steps to help reduce their impact and increase your comfort level. And the more comfortable you are with your investments, the easier it will be to follow a long-term strategy that can help you meet your goals.
July 03, 2011
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For Matt Cardella
Special to the Courier
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Business News
ATLANTA - State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler recently said that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro Hinesville area increased to 8.7 percent in May, up two-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 8.5 percent in April.
July 03, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
As a business leader and involved citizen in the Hinesville area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Lynn Bennett of the Bennett Agency has been designated an Allstate Premier Service Agent for 2011. Bennett's office in Jesup also was honored.
July 03, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
ATLANTA - The Southeast Division of McCarthy Building Companies Inc. recently announced its selection as construction manager by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District for the Winn Army Community Hospital renovation project on Fort Stewart.
July 03, 2011
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