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Cord-nevers in luck as 'Mad Men,''Game of Thrones' hit the Web
NEW YORK — Cord-nevers, you’re in luck. No more need to beg, borrow or steal your parents’ cable password to keep up with each episode of “Mad Men” or “Game of Thrones.” When the hit shows return in...
View ArticleEnd of robust hiring streak raises doubts about job market
WASHINGTON — For months, the U.S. economy’s strength has been flagging.Manufacturing slowed. Fewer homes were built. Cheaper gas failed to ignite consumer spending. Yet month after month, employers...
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Komen affiliate awards grants to seven nonprofitsThe Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen has announced it will award $359,950 in seven community services grants to fund everything from...
View ArticleHouse to examine vacation rentals
ATLANTA — The House of Representatives voted Thursday to create a temporary committee to study the problems and opportunities of short-term, residential rental businesses.As tourism continues to grow...
View ArticleArbitrry tax imposed on tourism industry
It’s good to know how quickly you can move to action. Never is that tested more than when disaster strikes. This week the tourism industry in Georgia was blindsided by House Bill 170, a transportation...
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Two fashion events go on hiatus as Savannah's local retailers focus on the...
Two signature catwalk events showcasing Savannah’s local fashion scene are going on hiatus this year, though organizers insist it won’t be the last of either.In announcements early last month,...
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Savannah State business school maintains accreditationThe College of Business Administration at Savannah State University has maintained the accreditation of its programs by the Association to Advance...
View ArticleNew hotel tax: How bad will it be for Savannah?
If you increase the cost of a product, consumers will buy less of it.Maybe we could find exceptions to that maxim in the luxury market or in sales of patented medicines, but higher prices typically...
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Logistics Summit offers forum for ideas, networking
Six years ago, logistics guru Page Siplon decided to roll the dice, betting his Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics could successfully launch a state-led, industry-driven annual logistics...
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Leadership NOW LectureDate: April 7Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: Savannah Jaycees headquarters, 101 Atlas St.Speaker: Olivia King and Ammie DoverSubject: King will present “The Proper Execution of Social...
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MAJ. LAURA MCCULLOUGH New job title: Interim Chief of PoliceCompany: Georgia Southern UniversityRelated Work Experience: McCullough began her career with the Office of Public Safety in 2005 as a patrol...
View ArticleGas prices drop slightly in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.2 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.25 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national...
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Gas prices down slightly in metro SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.2 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.25 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Music festival, other Savannah groups could benefit from more venues
In his introduction to the Savannah Music Festival’s finale with the Ukrainian band Dakhabrakha, executive and creative director Rob Gibson noted the sheer quality of the Ships of the Sea Museum’s...
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US service firms grew at slightly slower pace last month
WASHINGTON — U.S. service firms expanded at a slightly slower yet still healthy pace in March, an encouraging sign after multiple reports last week pointed to a slowing economy.The Institute for Supply...
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Euro falls near $1, but European goods remain pricey
NEW YORK — Americans hunting for a bargain on a new Beemer, bottle of Chateau Margaux or Hermes handbag thanks to the sliding euro should put away their gold cards. European luxury goods sold in the...
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Health firms join efforts on rehab hospital HealthSouth Corporation and Memorial Health have begun joint operation of Savannah Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed inpatient facility for patients who have...
View ArticleSometimes business is like ballet
I once had the opportunity to watch my daughter dance Marie in “The Nutcracker” and experience the thrill of hearing friends and strangers alike comment on her amazing performance, talent and beautiful...
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International delegates visit Liberty County industries
MIDWAY — The Liberty County Development Authority recently welcomed two business delegations as part of a World Trade Center Savannah event that coincided with the Savannah Music...
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Development plans for President Street apartment complex gets OK'd
A proposed 231-unit President Street apartment complex received a recommendation Tuesday for its general development plan.Developer Mariner Group LTD submitted plans to the Metropolitan Planning...
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