Athens Jobs: Online retailer Wayfair is opening an $8-million customer support facility in Athens that will create 500 jobs. Wayfair also operates warehouse and distribution center facilities in McDonough and Savannah. Expansion x3: GE Appliances is expanding in Georgia with…
Evelyn Asher needed a ride to the hospital. She turned to the Independent Transportation Network, or ITNLanier, a nonprofit that provides an affordable, dignified, customized shuttle service for seniors and the visually impaired in Hall County. “My driver and I…
Clean Commitment: Athens has become Georgia’s fourth city to adopt the goal of 100 percent clean and renewable electricity. The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted unanimously on a resolution to transition away from polluting energy sources that contribute to climate change…
Beck Indicted, Suspended: Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been suspended from office by Gov. Brian Kemp, at his own request. The suspension came following Beck’s indictment by federal prosecutors on charges that he schemed to steal $2 million from…
Serial entrepreneur Tim Sheehan and his wife, Kelly, grew tired of constantly having to run to the ATM at the last minute to withdraw cash for their kids’ school field trips, movies and sports activities. Because Tim had helped build…
Marietta Manufacturing: On-demand manufacturer Plethora is investing more than $17 million into a new production facility in Cobb County, creating 250 jobs. Monroe Auto: Auto supplier Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc. is investing $100 million – and potentially up to…
With the motto “driving out hunger, one mile at a time,” Second Helpings Atlanta (SHA) addresses both food insecurity and waste by rescuing surplus fresh and prepared food and delivering it to those in need. “We don’t have to create…
Microgrid Partnership: Georgia Tech and Georgia Power Co. have teamed up to build a new 1.4 MW microgrid in Midtown Atlanta at Tech Square. The microgrid will be a self-contained power system for Tech Square that includes energy management systems,…
Erwin Elected – Again: The third time was apparently the charm for state Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer) who had to win three primary elections to secure his Georgia House seat. He won the last race in April with 75.48 percent…
Bill Oyster’s driving force has always been following what makes him happy. The former professional bicycle racer had a lot of time on his hands after a career-ending accident, so he channeled it into his fly-fishing hobby. He worked as…
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