October, 2011 Archives

Megabus is coming to Atlanta.  I have used these and other buses to travel between various parts of Virginia/DC and New York City. While not as nice as taking a plane or (my preferred method) Amtrak, they are cheap, tickets can usually be purchased same day which makes them great for a spontaneous trip or [...]

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Governor Nathan Deal has announced his support for a suggestion by Georgia’s five Public Service Commissioners to repeal the 4% state tax on energy used in manufacturing, according to Kristi Swartz at the AJC. “The governor thinks the tax on energy used in manufacturing could put our state in a competitive disadvantage as it related [...]

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Today’s Courier Herald Column: The Halloween public service announcements always precede the act of trick or treating. Safety is the name of the game. Caution is advised of the young and old, but the most oft given advice is of the danger in taking candy from strangers. As adults, we should know better than to [...]

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Chick-fil-A Inc.’s Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake Chick-fil-A Inc.  Article source: http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/bizj_atlanta/~3/vFjlRnGb_7g/chick-fil-a-holiday-milkshake-returns.html

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Metro Atlanta ranks No. 8 in the nation for the number of private-sector businesses it hosts, according to the latest counts from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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United Parcel Service Inc. has launched its mobile service in 35 more countries. United Parcel Service Inc.  Article source: http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/bizj_atlanta/~3/PNHV02xCz1M/ups-mobile-site-now-in-35-more-nations.html

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Chexar Networks Inc. will add 500 jobs in Georgia by opening a risk management center in Cordele.

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Macy’s For the first time in its storied retail history, Macy’s will open at midnight Thanksgiving night for Black Friday. The department store chain will begin its holiday saleArticle source: http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/bizj_atlanta/~3/CceHBLFIMzQ/macys-opening-midnight-on-black-friday.html

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