Factory activity grows in Georgia
ATLANTA — Factory activity in the Peach State grew in March, outpacing improvements in the doings of counterparts across the rest of the nation, according to the state’s Purchasing Managers Index.
Kennesaw State University’s Econometric Center compiled the index and released it Tuesday showing a 5.8 point rise to 62.5 while the national index only rose 0.5 points to 53.7. A reading above 50 predicts overall economic expansion.
“It’s apparent this upswing was weather related, but what is not clear is how much of this catch-up is sustainable at this level,” said Don Sabbarese, director of the Econometric Center.
The center calculates the index based on monthly surveys of the executives who buy supplies for their manufacturing plants in various industries across the state.
New go-cart track to feature 28 carts
STATESBORO — The Clubhouse has broken ground on what it calls a new eco-friendly Go Cart track, the Coca-Cola 125 Raceway, with construction by Lavender and Associates, Inc., already underway.
The raceway is expected to be open for business in early summer.
The track will feature 28 electric go-carts with on-board audio systems with accelerator-sensitive stock car engine sounds, driver controlled turbo boost, wirelessly controlled messages that instruct racers on track rules and driving technique, and a pit sound system that hypes the race for spectators.
The new track will add 20 Clubhouse employees.
For more information, visit www.ClubhouseStatesboro.com.
Memorial earns award for stroke care
Memorial University Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
The award recognizes Memorial for ensuring that stroke patients receive rapid, evidence-based treatment.
Memorial also received recognition on the association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll for reducing the time between hospital arrival and treatment with tPA, the only drug approved by the FDA to treat ischemic stroke.
“This award recognizes our commitment to rapid, accurate treatment,” said Jay U. Howington, medical director of Memorial Stroke.
For more information, visit stroke.memorialhealth.com.
Staffing firm opens Statesboro office
STATESBORO — AtWork Group, a professional staffing service, has opened an office at 333 S. Walnut St.
“Statesboro is a growing college town with an expanding economy, and we are looking forward to meeting the staffing needs of businesses in a variety of industries,” said owner Melodye Johnson.
Day-to-day operations will be handled by Barbara and Clint Rushing.
The office will supply local and regional companies with temporary, temp-to-hire, full-time placements and payroll services.
For more information, visit www.atwork.com or call 912-681-WORK (9675).