Savannah area gas prices down slightly
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week to $3.59 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national average has increased 1.2 cents a gallon in the last week to $3.64, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Prices Sunday were 25.4 cents a gallon higher than one year ago and are 5.1 cents a gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 0.3 cents a gallon during the last month and stands 0.6 cents higher than a year ago.
“It’s been another relatively quiet week across most of the country with the national average fluctuating little,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan.
“In many areas that saw large jumps last week we’re already seeing relief. For the rest of the country, this week will likely feature little movement as wholesale gasoline prices continue in their funk and as we await the “traditional” decline of wholesale prices to start the summer driving season.”
Call center to open in Clayton County
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that Chime Solutions Inc. will create more than 1,120 jobs at a call center operation in Morrow.
“Georgia has become a global hub for communications services,” said Deal. “With the help of our top 10-ranked talent pool, this industry has grown to include nearly 300 Georgia-based companies.”
Atlanta-based Chime Solutions, a minority- and woman-owned business, will locate to the former JCPenney building at the Southlake Mall in Morrow. The 65,000-square-foot facility will become a state-of-the-art call center.
Open positions will include executive, administrative, supervisory and customer service. The type of work will be primarily call center services, which include customer care phone support, help desk and technical support and seasonal-based customer service projects that Chime Solutions will fulfill on behalf of its clients.
Hiring already has begun.
Downtown business group to hear Augusta mayor
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver will be the speaker at June luncheon of the Savannah Downtown Business Association.
The luncheon will be held June 11 at the Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St. Networking will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch by Magnolia Grill at noon.
The price is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by noon Monday for discounted rates. All reservations must be made via www.SavannahDBA.com.