Building starting in business park

With a building permit on the way, construction in the Hinesville Professional Center, across Highway 196 from Liberty Regional Medical Center is starting.

Income tax deadline arrives

Nothing is certain but death and taxes, according to Benjamin Franklin.

Small business symposium on Tuesday

The Society for American Military Engineers will be hosting a small business symposium at 8 a.m. April 14, at the Savannah Marriott.

Supply store helps cut graduation costs

The list of expenses for parents transitioning their high school seniors into college is often long and non-negotiable.

VIP has students design logo

VIP Office Furniture & Supply recently had a green mascot contest to promote green office products. This contest challenged high school students in Chatham and Liberty counties to create a mascot that embodied the importance of "going green."

Chow Hounds serving up hot dogs

Jewelry store opens here

Financial literacy seminars at AASU April 17

SAVANNAH - Armstrong Atlantic State University will host two financial seminars at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. April 17, in the Armstrong Center, room 126, 13040 Abercorn St., Savannah.

Savannah Tech gets auto program here

Savannah Technical College's Liberty campus will offer automotive classes beginning summer quarter.

More to building a home than a hammer and nails

Liberty County may have the housing ready for the estimated 10,000 soldiers and family members set to arrive with Fort Stewart's new brigade by October 2010.

Jobless claims up more than double over 2008

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor says 96,306 laid-off workers filed first-time claims for state unemployment insurance benefits in March, an increase of 126.3 percent from March of 2008.

The department said Thursday the metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of increase in claims were Gainesville, up 249.4 percent; Rome, up 218.4 percent; and Brunswick, up 185.0 percent.

LCDA may refinance its headquarters

The Liberty County Development Authority is looking to permanently finance its $2.5 million building on Highway 84.

Home buying seminar is April 25

Coldwell Banker Holtzman, Realtors, along with The Coastal Bank, is pleased to announce a free first-time, home buying seminar at 7:02 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at The Coastal Bank, 101 S. Main St., Hinesville.

Jones Medical Equipment opens here

$250 payments for SS beneficiaries on way

Vice President Joe Biden and Michael J. Astrue, commissioner of Social Security, announced recently that the federal government will send out $250 economic recovery payments to people who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits beginning in early May and continuing throughout the month. No action is required to get

Marketing workshop set for Hinesville

Mike Blinder is a small-business owner and multimedia consultant, and one of his favorite things to do is share his experience and expertise in marketing.

What's best: tax software or a tax pro?

The first three months of the year mean many things to many people. Snow. Super Bowl. Groundhog Day. Valentine's Day. President's Day weekend. Mardi Gras. Lent. And the promise of pleasant spring to come.

Is a messy desk a sign of creativity, or a cry for organizational help?

If you're reading this at work — or, because you've taken my advice and have a flexible schedule, your home office — take a quick look at your desk.

Property transfers Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Deeds filed with the Liberty County Clerk of Courts From Jan. 30-Feb. 5 show the following property transfers:

Ludowici council hears of new eatery

A recent purchase of land brought Ludowici close to becoming home for a new McDonald's restaurant.