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State of Hinesville luncheon April 17
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce will host a Progress Through People Luncheon at noon Thursday, April 17, at Connection Church on Patriots Trail in Flemington.
Cable techs being recruited
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor will again help AT&T recruit technicians to install U-verse integrated digital TV, high-speed internet and voice services.
Hinesville jobless rate down to 8 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that metro Hinesville's unemployment rate decreased to 8 percent in February, down 0.3 percent from 8.3 percent in January. The rate was 8.9 percent in February a year ago.
New hobby store opening in Pooler
Michaels, North America's largest arts-and-crafts specialty retailer, announced that a new store will open April 6 at 252 Pooler Parkway.
United Way picks MedBank to manage benefits
SAVANNAH - MedBank has been selected by United Way of the Coastal Empire to assume management of Access Benefits Online.
Liberty banker gets hired in Darien
Joseph R. Ford, a longtime resident of Liberty County, has joined Southeastern Bank as senior loan officer and assistant vice president of the bank's Darien office.
Legislature OKs more funding for harbor
SAVANNAH - The $35 million in additional port-deepening funds proposed by Gov. Nathan Deal was approved by the state Legislature on Tuesday and awaits Deal's signature.
Hobart closing Richmond Hill plant
The commercial food appliance manufacturer Hobart will close its Richmond Hill plant before the end of 2014, ending a 30-year relationship during which the company was the city's only industry.
Main Street project going to council
Hinesville Downtown Partners Tuesday discussed starting a Main Street start-up program here. The partners will ask city leaders for support Thursday at a council.
Jobless rate rises here in January
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that metro Hinesville's unemployment rate increased to 8.2 percent in January, up 0.1 percent from 8.1 percent in December.
State revenue up over a year ago
Gov. Nathan Deal announced recently that Georgia's net tax collections for the month of February totaled almost $838 million for an increase of $42 million, or 5.3 percent, compared to the month-ended February 2013.
Chamber offers Photoshop workshop
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau will hold a Photoshop workshop from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the chamber/CVB offices, 425 W. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville.
Public works contractor has new boss
Hinesville public works contractor OMI has a new director slated to take the reins from current Director Gregg Higgins. Guan Ellis joined OMI on Feb. 10 and is expected to take over in May.
Insurance company honors local agency
Holtzman Insurance Agency recently earned the Allstate Insurance Company's "Distinguished Agency Award."
Ameris Bancorp to buy The Coastal Bank
MOULTRIE -- Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, Tuesday announced the acquisition of The Coastal Bank (Coastal Bankshares, Inc), scheduled to close in the third quarter of 2014. Once this merger is finalized, Ameris Bank will be the largest community bank on the Georgia coast.
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Enmark backing Light the Night Walk
SAVANNAH - Enmark Stations Inc. once again has made a commitment to sell paper icons in all 59 of its retail stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk.
Ludowici funeral home starts work on chapel
Howard Funeral Home last week held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new chapel that will stand at the corner of Oak and Third streets.
Strawberry farms blooming again
MACON - Tens of thousands of school children visit Georgia's strawberry farms each year, learning about the berries, how they're grown and what they look like in the field.
Job fair canceled
A job fair that had been scheduled for the Shuman Recreation Center in Hinesville Wednesday has been canceled.
Company earns ethics desingation
CH2M HILL has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2014.
Phone company has safe-digging hotline
April is National Safe Digging Month, and CenturyLink reminds Hinesville residents to always call 811 before beginning any digging project.
Port reports 6 percent container growth
SAVANNAH - The Georgia Ports Authority has moved more than 2 million 20-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) so far this fiscal year, July-February, for an increase of 6.2 percent, or an additional 119,318 TEUs.
McDonald's promotion for free coffee
SAVANNAH - McCafé invites coffee drinkers in the Savannah area to wake up and taste the free coffee.
Region's economy expected to grow
SAVANNAH - Armstrong Atlantic State University's latest Coastal Empire Economic Monitor reports the Savannah-area economy expanded rapidly during the fourth quarter of 2013 and should continue to experience significant growth throughout 2014.
Applebee's christens rennovations
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1492 E. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, held a ribbon cutting March 18 in recognition of the completion of its renovation. The event was held in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce on March 18.
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