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This week's huge ship a harbinger of things to come
Dwarfing other ships moored along the riverfront — and blocking a good portion of River Street from the view of those watching from Hutchinson Island — the largest ship ever to call on the Port of...
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Trucking firm has job openings The Schneider trucking firm, with the help of the Georgia Department of Labor, will have a job recruitment session Tuesday, March, 24, to hire about 60 truck drivers.The...
View ArticleStocks rise on oil rebound, strong company earnings
NEW YORK — Stocks advanced Friday, capping a strong week, helped by a recovery in the price of oil and earnings from Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants and sportswear giant Nike.The Nasdaq composite...
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Can't remember your password?
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tired of trying to remember a different password for each of your online accounts? Or worried about re-using the same password too many times? You’re not alone. Tech experts agree...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's safety with a smile
As St. Patrick’s Day fell on a weekday this year, it’s no surprise that things were a little quieter last weekend and early this week. Fewer numbers did not make the mission of our police department...
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Possible conflict sparks tension on Historic District Board of Review
In a city the size of Savannah — where professional and personal paths often intersect — appointed boards frequently encounter potential conflicts of interest, requiring members of these bodies to...
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Free FAFSA workshops Date: March and MaySubject: Savannah Graduates, a new community-wide initiative focused on creating a more educated workforce in Chatham County, is offering free workshops to...
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Newsmakers
HIRES/PROMOTIONSDANIELLE SINGLETONNew job title: Staff accountantCompany: Lanier Realty Inc.Related Work Experience: Singleton has more than 15 years of accounting experience in construction, real...
View ArticleSavannah job growth strong in February
In a recent column, I took a close look at January’s payroll employment estimates for the Savannah metro area, which includes Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties.Those estimates showed robust growth...
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You asked , tax experts answered
It’s that scary time of the year again. The tax man cometh and, no matter how well we prepare, most of us find ourselves with at least one question we just can’t answer.To help our readers solve these...
View ArticleGas prices down almost four cents in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 3.9 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.26 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.The national...
View ArticleGeorgia Ports marks 14.2 percent increase in containers
The Georgia Ports Authority marked strong and sustained growth across all major markets in the month of February, including bulk, breakbulk, autos and machinery, and containerized freight, according to...
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Ga. Senate committee concerned about cost of historic tax credits
ATLANTA — Questions raised Monday by the Senate Finance Committee about costs delayed a vote on legislation that would enhance tax credits for developers who renovate historic buildings. Committee...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Unpredictable traffic at Bull Street intersections poses hazard
In a recent City Talk, I discussed some of the ways in which the design of public spaces dictates their uses, including unintended ones. At the end of that column, I noted the nearly constant conflicts...
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Smith Brothers reopening on Liberty StreetSmith Brothers Butcher Shop: Quality Meats and Provisions will hold its grand opening at 535 E. Liberty St. at 9:30 a.m. this Thursday, relaunching the legacy...
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Proposed 122-foot cell tower in Edgemere-Sackville neighborhood moves forward
A 122-foot wireless transmission tower proposed for 57th Street in the Edgemere-Sackville neighborhood is likely to move forward after a judge overturned the city’s attempts to block the structure.On...
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Savannah wows Canadian consul general 'There is so much untapped potential...
When it comes to first impressions, Louise Blais left Savannah on Tuesday with a different take on the city than the one she arrived with three days earlier.“This is my first visit, and I have to say...
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Creative Coast: Forget the cat videos; have an impact now
I’ve come to realize that millennials, such as myself, can be influential in today’s society. However, in the constant information overload of the Internet, we are abusing the possible powers we have...
View ArticleYMCA annual campaign raises more than $716,000
The YMCA of Coastal Georgia raised $716,505 during its 2015 annual campaign, $24,000 more than its goal, the organization announced Tuesday night during its 160th annual meeting at The Mighty Eighth...
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Senate passes exemptions for aerospace engineersATLANTA — The state Senate sent legislation to the governor Tuesday designed to improve the state’s chances for becoming a commercial space port and...
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