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Brian Tam Opens Doors to “Tam’s at Bluegrass lakes”
Earlier this month, Brian Tam announced the opening of “Tam’s at Bluegrass Lakes,” designed as a base of operations for outside catering in Forsyth County and the North Fulton community...
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Georgia-to-Georgia Selects Dennis Brown
The Georgia-to-Georgia Foundation has selected retired U.S. Army Col. Dennis Brown to host a delegation from the Republic of Georgia that will visit metro Atlanta in May as part of the Library of Congress' Open World Program...
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Regents Approve 17 General Education Courses for Transfer to Support Complete College Goals
Today, the Board of Regents voted to accept an additional 17 general education courses in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as transferable to the University System of Georgia (USG) for credit in the core curriculum, the basic courses all students must take to earn a degree...
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Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning Takes Home First Place at the2012 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest
This year’s 2012 winner of the Flavor of Georgia food product contest in the jam, jelly and sauce category is Muscadine Pepper Jelly from the kitchen of Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning. Final judging was held on March 13 at the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta during the Governor's annual agricultural awareness week...
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Bank Closing - The First State Bank, Stockbridge, GA
On Friday, January 20, 2012, The First State Bank (CERT #19252), Stockbridge, GA was closed by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. All deposits, excluding certain brokered deposits, were transferred to the acquiring institution...
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If the Kennel is not Right for Your Dog, Try FlipFlop!
FlipFlop™ of Hamilton Mill, the second U.S. franchise of FlipFlop Dogs, LLC, celebrated its grand opening on November 15, 2011. Nancy Dalton, Owner, began operation of this unique dog care service. FlipFlop™, the alternative to kenneling, has been specifically designed for owners who choose not to kennel their canine...
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Top Tier Automotive Grand Opening
Top Tier Automotive is pleased to announce their Grand Opening, to be held on Saturday, December 3, from 10 am to 3 pm. Top Tier is located at 5825 Bethelview Road (Hwy. 141) in Cumming (approximately 1 mile west of Exit 13 off GA 400). As part of the grand opening celebration, a Car Clinic will be held, where owners can take a sneak peek under their cars...
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AutomationDirect Featured on National Radio Show
AutomationDirect in Cumming, Georgia was recently featured on the nationally syndicated Dave Ramsey show, as an example of a company practicing principles similar to those related in his recent book, “EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches.” In the two-minute feature, which aired September 28th, Dave Ramsey highlighted some of the unique leadership and business practices that have earned AutomationDirect two national and one regional Best Places to Work awards...
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Steve Voshall has Been Named a 2011 Atlanta Five Star Wealth Manager by Atlanta Magazine
Steve Voshall, President of Financial Benefit Group in Cumming has been named a 2011 Atlanta Five Star Wealth Manager by Atlanta Magazine.  Less than 7% of metro Atlanta wealth managers were selected for the honor which is based on client satisfaction in the following areas...
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As Nation’s Economic Recovery Hinges on Small Business Expert Says Success Comes "By Design"
Small businesses are considered the backbone of the American economy and with national Leaders saying the economic revival begins with small firms, a well-executed business strategy has never been more important, says Richard B. Sanford, an entrepreneur and business coach who has launched 11 successful smaller companies himself...
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