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Mimicking the airlines, hotels get fee-happy
NEW YORK — Forget bad weather, traffic jams and kids asking, “Are we there yet?” The real headache for many travelers is a quickly-growing list of hotel surcharges, even for items they never...
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WJCL-TV manager named to similar job in Indianapolis
Les Vann, the president and general manager of WJCL-TV since January 2013 has been named to a similar position with WISH-TV and WNDY-TV in Indianapolis, LIN Media announced Monday.Vann, who has more...
View ArticleSavannah rental market bullish
Savannah’s rental industry is performing well post-recession, a result of a surge in local demand combined with a nationwide slump in home ownership. Brandy Mai, a local sales executive with Apartment...
View ArticleState launches campaign to support small businesses
ATLANTA — Small businesses are getting help from a few sources normally associated with the splashy announcements of major corporations bringing hundreds of jobs to the state. Monday, the Georgia...
View ArticleUPDATE: Georgia Power ends rotating outages today in Statesboro area
STATESBORO — As of 4 PM, Georgia Power has ceased this process and customers should be returned to usual service.This morning, Georgia Power experienced a critical equipment failure which resulted in a...
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Historic Savannah Foundation drops suit to block Ben Carter's Broughton...
The Historic Savannah Foundation is dropping its legal challenge against the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals over the demolition of 240 W. Broughton St., clearing the way for a new four-story structure...
View ArticleVacation rental ordinance recommended for Savannah
The Metropolitan Planning Commission has taken the first step toward increasing regulation of vacation rentals, recommending the creation of a short-term residential rental definition in the zoning...
View ArticleBiS in brief: Parker’s among fastest growing companies
Parker’s among fastest growing companiesParker’s convenience stores have been ranked among Inc. magazine’s 500|5000 ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year.“As...
View ArticleBuy Local group spreading wings
Buy Local Savannah is celebrating its 15th year with an introspective look at ways it can better serve local businesses and the community.At its monthly luncheon Thursday, the organization will roll...
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Savannah resident wins Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run poster contest
Savannah resident Jacy Vergara has won the poster design contest for the Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run and will receive a $1,000 grand prize funded by the Savannah Sports Council.The design contest...
View ArticleDoubling down on Savannah's future
MBAs Across America is a movement of graduate level business students and entrepreneurs working to revitalize America.They, like I, believe “that the future of America lies in the hands of...
View ArticleIsakson pushed river negotiations along
ATLANTA -- Sen. Johnny Isakson said Tuesday he has had to keep nudging administration officials to complete the paperwork needed to begin deepening the Savannah River’s shipping channel.“We’d had a...
View ArticleUPDATE: Medient Studios OKs reverse stock buy-back, changes name
A reverse stock split and name change are in the works for Medient Studios, Inc.The company is planning a film studio on 1,500 acres at Interstate 16 and Old River Road in Effingham County.Medient CEO...
View ArticleBiS in brief: New pet store opens on Skidaway
New pet store opens on SkidawayRetail Retreat Dog Bakery & Boutique opened Aug. 22 in Sandfly at 7360 Skidaway Road, Suite L-4.The locally owned shop has a focus on fresh, handcrafted treats...
View ArticleRecalls rock auto industry, shake consumer confidence
Any company will lose the trust of its customers when it ignores safety hazards. This is especially true when a company sacrifices safety to keep costs low for the bottom line. It is a universal truth...
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Savannah's Meddin Studios sold to SCAD
The Savannah College of Art and Design has bought the beleaguered Meddin Studios, a SCAD spokesman said this week.“I can confirm that we have completed a deal for Meddin Studios, but we have not yet...
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Proposed Jasmine Avenue apartment complex worries neighbors
A proposed $25 million waterfront apartment complex got an initial OK this week from the Metropolitan Planning Commission despite some backlash from neighbors worried about safety and boat access.The...
View ArticleForecast: Savannah jobs to grow 2.2 percent
ATLANTA — Georgia’s economy will continue adding jobs and growing personal income for the rest of the year despite potential international problems, according to a university economic forecast released...
View ArticleU.S. bank earnings up 5.2 pct in 2Q
WASHINGTON — U.S. banks’ earnings rose 5.2 percent in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, as banks reduced their expenses and lending marked its fastest pace since 2007.The data issued...
View ArticleBusiness in Savannah in brief
Wright Security celebrates 25th anniversarySavannah-based home and office security provider Wright Security Systems, Inc. is celebrating 25 years in business.Wright Security specializes in the design,...
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