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Georgia has received $30 million in Recovery Act funds for direct home loans through USDA Rural Development for qualifying families considered to have low and very low incomes to purchase or build a home in a rural area.
July 28, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
Finding a central location where day laborers can meet was one of several topics taken up by the Hinesville City Council during a planning workshop earlier this month.
July 26, 2010
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By Denise Etheridge
Staff writer
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Business News
Gov. Sonny Perdue recently announced that Long County is one of 11 communities in Georgia to earn a Certified Work Ready designation.
July 23, 2010
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Business News
SAVANNAH - The Coastal Bank recently hired Richelle Barrett as the bank manager at the Hinesville office. Her responsibilities include directing and managing the staff and operations of the branch.
July 23, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
Liberty County workers may take the Georgia Work Ready assessment test from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Savannah Technical College's Liberty Campus. The Work Ready initiative, which officials say ensures workers have valuable skills, easy access to training and world-class job opportunities, is sponsored by the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, the Liberty County Board of Commissioners, the city of Hinesville, Savannah Technical College, the Liberty County Board of Education, the Liberty County Development Authority, the Department of Labor and several private organizations.
July 23, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
Homes for Heroes, a company affiliated with realtors, lenders and other real estate service providers, facilitates rebates and discounts for military personnel, police officers, firefighters, teachers, first responders and others who serve communities and the nation. The program is now available in Hinesville.
July 23, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
Riceboro City Council member Chris Stacy shared the early results of his city's efforts to put young people to work during Thursday's mid-month county commission meeting. Through the Summer Youth Training program, teens living in Riceboro are placed in summer jobs to learn about the workplace and explore future career options.
July 19, 2010
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By Jen Alexander McCall
Staff writer
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Business News
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a new member, Linx2Linx Service Teams, Inc.
July 16, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a new member, Larry's Giant Subs, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
July 16, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
Hinesville has a new clothing and accessories store. The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce recently admitted new member Justin Frasier, who owns Exclusive-Men, Women & Accessories. The chamber recently had a ribbon cutting and grand opening at the store at 908 S. Main St., suite 103.
July 16, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday that the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 10.0 percent in June, down one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 10.1 percent in May. This is the 33rd consecutive month Georgia has exceeded the national unemployment rate, which is now 9.5 percent.
July 16, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
The American Cancer Society in Richmond Hill received a $1,000 donation July 7 from volunteer Lynn Bennett.
July 14, 2010
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
The Georgia Chamber's Election Central webpage is live. Visitors to the site will find links to candidate information, voter resources, and key election dates.
July 14, 2010
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Special to the News
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Business News
ATLANTA - Back-to-school shoppers in Georgia won't get the benefit of a sales tax holiday this year.
July 14, 2010
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Associated Press
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Business News
Liberty County is closer than ever to achieving Georgia Work Ready certification, thanks to ongoing efforts by the Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Savannah Technical College and local participants.
July 09, 2010
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By Jen Alexander McCall
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Business News
