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Sandwich shops launch food drive
Subway Restaurants of Savannah will participate in its first day-long food drive, "Feed A Friend," Thursday to benefit local food pantries.
Hinesville is good place to hire workers
Hinesville recently came in at No. 7 on a list of the "Top 10 Easiest Places to Hire Employees." The list, published in Beyond.com's 2013 Career Trends Analysis Report, touts cities that have the most candidates per job. According to the report, Hinesville's easiest industries to hire for are customer service; manufacturing and production; and travel, hospitality and restaurant service. The city's easiest jobs to hire for are customer-service representatives, warehouse workers and cooks. The jobs Hinesville employers most need to fill include registered nurses, construction laborers and owner/operators. Beyond.com reports that Hinesville's ...
Contractor joines chamber
Scott's Home Improvement was welcomed as a new member to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 2 at the business' location, 752 E. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville.
City cuts flood insurance costs
It doesn't take much to cause a flood. A few inches of rain may be all it takes to cause some damage.
Fair housing isn't optional
According to Donita Gaulden, assistant director of Hinesville's Department of Community Development, fair housing is not an option - it's the law.
What's tax exempt?
Georgia retailers are not supposed to charge sales tax on many purchases Friday and Saturday. It's a "sales tax holiday" ordered by the state.
DOD cuts furlough days from 11 to 6
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2013 - Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.
Liberty County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting
Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists hosted a ribbon cutting and open house Tuesday in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
Hinesville-Fort Stewart named ‘shining example’
The Hinesville-Fort Stewart area was listed among the "Top 10 Shining Examples of Economic Development That's Working" and the "Top 10 Places in the South to Hire Talented Military Veterans and Civilian Personnel," according to Southern Business and Development, a magazine that reports on economic development and site selection in the South.
Real-estate agent reports Craigslist scam
A couple planning to move to Hinesville in September recently discovered the house they rented via Craigslist was actually listed by local real-estate agent Brigitte Cabeza-Shanken with Coldwell Banker, Holtzman Realtors. They were scammed.
Helicopter used to install new power line
Motorists traveling on I-95 through Liberty County this week probably have noticed a helicopter hovering low over the salt marsh near the northbound lanes. Eighty- to 100-foot steel poles necessary to support high-voltage power lines are being installed with an air-crane helicopter, according to Jeannine Haynes, public affairs director for Georgia Transmission Corporation.
Avoid mushrooms growing in your yard
A normal topic of concern during the summer is drought stress or damage. That has certainly not been the case this year.
Deed search is free
A notice from a Delaware company recently was sent to Liberty County property owners, instructing them to obtain a copy of a "grant deed." The company offered to obtain and provide a copy of the owner's deed and property profile for a fee ranging from $3 to $63.
Oysterman turns science into business
Georgia's oyster harvesting season ended last month and won't start up again until the fall, but some Georgia oystermen still are hard at work.
Leadership Liberty recruiting students
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2013-14 class of Leadership Liberty.
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New law tightens background checks on child-care providers
A new law designed to better protect Georgia's children who are in day-care centers went into effect New Year's Day.
Don't fall prey to car buying scams
Ever heard of a yo-yo scam? How about a spot-delivery scam?
Phone company hires marketer
BEAUFORT, S.C. - CenturyLink has named Stephanie Cashwell its market development manager for South Carolina and Georgia. She will work in Beaufort, S.C.
Nominations sought to honor businesses
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for outstanding business leader of the year, outstanding business of the year and outstanding non-profit leader of the year.
Marketing classes focuses on social media
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and CVB will hold a marketing workshop from 2:30-5 p.m. Jan. 13, at the chamber/CVB offices, 425 W. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville. The class will focus on developing marketing plans for small businesses and creating fliers using available software.
H-ville ranked high for job seekers
NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, recently conducted a study to find the best places for job seekers in Georgia. Hinesville was ranked in the top 10.
Sanitation workers pull holiday shifts
Like police, fire and hospital personnel and active-duty military members, city and county sanitation crews work while most residents are home with their families and friends on Christmas and New Year's Day.
Governor: 2013 job creation at record
Gov. Nathan Deal recently announced that the Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development produced a 10 percent increase in job creation during the state's most recent fiscal year.
Unemployment drops around Hinesville
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that metro Hinesville's unemployment rate decreased to 8.4 percent in November, down 0.8 percent from 9.2 percent in October.
CenturyLink offers security, monitor system
CenturyLink is offering Hinesville customers a new, interactive service that helps protect and manage their homes with monitored home security, home automation and energy management features.
W-ville getting new retail space
A wooden sign in a vacant lot on Highway 84 in Walthourville has proclaimed "Shopping Center Coming Soon" for several years. It appears it is finally coming true.
Savannah Tech rebuilds Red Cross trailer
SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College recently came to the rescue of an old trailer of the Southeast Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Convenience stores donate to schools
Parker's president and CEO Greg Parker presented a $1,500 check to Liberty County Board of Education members and school system administrators Thursday at Liberty Elementary School in Midway.
Gas line being run to Tradeport East
Liberty County's Tradeport East Business Center is expected to benefit from a $46 million expansion of Atlanta Gas Light Company's Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement customer-growth program.
Extended unemployment benefits ending
ATLANTA - Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits for the nation's long-term unemployed workers are set to end Saturday impacting 39,559 workers in Georgia.
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