Trade Center on track for another record year
The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center is on pace to top FY 2013’s record-setting performance in terms of room nights, convention attendance and economic impact, the board that...
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Goodwill opens Berwick store, donation center
Goodwill of the Coastal Empire opened its 17th retail store and donation center Thursday with a ribbon-cutting at Berwick Shopping Plaza at 5710 Ogeechee Road.“We hope to provide Southside Savannah...
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River pilot celebrates 10,000 trips
Rick Wesley, who recently piloted his 10,000th ship up the Savannah River, will be quick to tell you he’s not the first to achieve that amazing milestone and certainly won’t be the last.“Through the...
View ArticleGeorgia's jobless rate declines
Georgia’s unemployment rate decreased to 7.7 percent in November, its lowest point in five years, the state labor department announced Thursday. The seasonally adjusted rate is down four-tenths of a...
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Workspace startup to hold first eventA new startup called Maven Makers is inviting the public to its first event this Sat., Dec. 21, to help learn about and build workbenches for local nonprofit...
View ArticleTarget: 40M card accounts may be breached
Target is grappling with a data security nightmare that threatens to drive off holiday shoppers during the company’s busiest time of year.The nation’s second largest discounter said Thursday that data...
View ArticleNon-profits: Volunteers give all year
We focus especially on volunteering to help others during the holiday season, when we become more sharply aware of our blessings and the needs of those who are less fortunate. Knowing how much this...
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Businesses, groups show holiday spirit
It’s been a week of generosity for many businesses and organizations across the Coastal Empire. Here are some examples of groups who’ve made it their business to help others in the holiday season....
View ArticleU.S. economy expands at 4.1 percent rate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 4.1 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest pace since late 2011 and significantly higher than previously thought. Much of the upward...
View ArticleAT&T says it will publish reports on data requests
AT&T says it will publish reports on data requestsWASHINGTON — AT&T Inc. says it will publish reports on the number of requests for customer information it receives from law enforcement...
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PSC approves gas line for Tradeport East Business CenterMIDWAY — Liberty County’s Tradeport East Business Center will benefit from a $46 million expansion of Atlanta Gas Light Company’s STRIDE...
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Gov. Deal cites Medient Studios in record job creation numbersMedient Studios, Inc. has been named as a project of regional significance in a statement released by Gov. Nathan Deal on Friday.Medient is...
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City Talk: Crystal Beer Parlor turns 80
Prohibition ended on Dec. 5, 1933. Almost immediately thereafter, the Crystal Beer Parlor was born. In January, the famed restaurant and bar will celebrate its 80th birthday with a week of special...
View ArticleReporting lags in Ga.'s hotel-motel tax program
ATLANTA — Dozens of cities and counties across Georgia are authorized to collect money through a lodging tax on hotel and motel guests in their area, but state officials say they are unable to provide...
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New Savannah Chamber Chairman talks banker's hours and challenges for 2014
BB&T City Executive Toby Moreau takes the reins of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce in 2014, bringing with him decades of banking experience and a consensus-style leadership. A...
View ArticleMILITARY UPDATE: Stateside military housing allowances to jump in January
Basic Allowance for Housing paid to service members living off base in the United States will rise an average of five percent in January to keep pace with local rental costs over the past year.But...
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Chamber BallDate: Jan. 11Time: 6:30 p.m.Location: Hilton Head Marriott Resort & SpaFor more information go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org or call Connie Killmar at 843-785-3673.Generation NeXt, by...
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Newsmakers
HIRES/PROMOTIONSMONIQUE PALMERNew job title: RealtorCompany: Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, PoolerRelated work experience: Palmer is retired from the US Army and also holds a nursing degree.DEE...
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Oglesby wins state Hospital Heroes award
St. Joseph’s/Candler Respiratory Therapy Manager Harold Oglesby was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award at the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) annual Hospital Heroes Awards...
View ArticleGas prices up for Christmas in metro Savannah
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