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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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$50,000 Donation From AT&T Will Help Low-Income Students Pay GED® Test Fees
Georgia’s adult learners who can’t afford the cost of a GED test are getting some big help from AT&T. The telecommunications giant has donated $50,000 to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to create GED testing scholarships for qualified, low-income students. The fund will be administered through the TCSG Office of Adult Education, which manages the state’s GED instruction and testing programs...
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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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Are Customers Always Right?
In business, the squeaky wheel almost always winds up getting the grease. Customers tend to be rewarded for complaining, but that strategy leaves money on the table, according to marketing consultant Betsy Kruger...
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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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State Bank and Trust Company, Macon, Georgia, Assumes All of the Deposits of Piedmont Community Bank, Gray, Georgia

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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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Lakeside Pharmacy & Compounding Lab to Unveil New Store
Lakeside Pharmacy & Compounding Lab is set to unveil its new and expanded store on October 1. Located in the Northside Hospital Forsyth campus, the pharmacy will continue to offer its free delivery throughout the North Atlanta area as well as all the services that has set this pharmacy apart from the rest...
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Georgia Commerce Bank, Atlanta, Georgia, Acquires All the Deposits of Two Georgia Banks
Georgia Commerce Bank, Atlanta, Georgia, acquired the banking operations, including all the deposits, of Patriot Bank of Georgia, Cumming, Georgia, and CreekSide Bank, Woodstock, Georgia. The two banks were closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Georgia Commerce Bank...
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TCSG Announces New International Center for Technical Education
Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson announced today the launch of a new International Center for Technical Education that will enhance the TCSG’s global outreach...
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Bring the Heat! Update As Braves’ Pitchers Surpass 1000 Strikeouts, Gas South Donation Tops $50,000 for Salvation Army and United Way of Metro Atlanta
In June, local natural gas marketer Gas South announced it would again ‘Bring the Heat’ – pledging to make a donation of $50 for every strikeout recorded by an Atlanta Braves pitcher during the season – with proceeds to be divided between the Salvation Army’s Project SHARE and the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta at the season’s end. Braves pitching ace Tommy Hanson continues to lead the rotation with 142 strikeouts as of August 20...
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Ackerman Security Systems Expands Facility to Accommodate Rapid Growth, Opens Doors for New Jobs
One of the city’s largest and longest-running security technology companies opened the doors today on a new, 32,000-square-foot facility to accommodate its rapid expansion and provide new jobs for the city...
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Gas South and Society of St. Vincent de Paul Create Affinity Partnership to Benefit Agency’s Work in Community
Modeled on similar affinity partnerships Gas South has developed to benefit local schools and civic organizations, Gas South will make a monthly donation to the Atlanta St. Vincent de Paul Society for each customer that signs up for service through the program...
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ContinuousTouch
ContinuousTouch, a sophisticated Communication Enterprise service, offers a voice communication network at a fraction of the cost of the traditional phone system. The ownership, with 25 years background in communications technology operates out of the Atlanta market servicing all types of accounts. ContinuousTouch has been working with John Deere dealers across the domestic United States and is now offering their products to small and mid-size businesses...
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Budget Control Act
SUMMER TIME AND POLITICAL INEPTITUDE HAVE combined to create a difficult few weeks for domestic equities. By the numbers, for the two weeks ended Friday, August 5, 2011, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 11,444, down 1237 points, or 9.6%. The Standard & Poor’s 500 closed at 1199, down 146 points, or 10.9%, and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 2532, down 326 points, or 11.4%...
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“Shield” Yourself from a Cell Phone Radiation Scam
Scammers are always looking to make a quick buck, and with consumers concerned about harmful exposure to cell phone emissions, many scammers are looking to promote “shields” that can protect from the cancer causing waves. Better Business Bureau (BBB), along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are warning consumers to be on the lookout for these so-called “shields” and advising consumers to turn to free options when limiting exposure to cell phone electromagnetic emissions.
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Score a Job – Not a Scam: Better Business Bureau Advises Job Hunters to be on the Lookout for Phony Job Postings
Looking for a job? You’re not alone. With unemployment at a soaring rate of 9.2%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many job hunters are turning to online job boards to post their resume and search for jobs. Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers to proceed with caution before sharing their personal qualifications and inquiring about jobs found online...
 
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Ducktown Food Market and U-Haul Rentals Provide Customers Convenience with One-Stop Shopping
Babu Thumar, owner of Ducktown Food Market, located at 4636 Canton Hwy., recently added U‑Haul truck and trailer rentals to the gas station...
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Watch Out for False Promises from OnlineBuinessScams.com
BBB cautions consumers to watch out for a website that is falsely charging for BBB complaint resolution services. OnlineBusinessScams.com charges consumers an upfront fee of $1500 to $2000 for assistance in collecting money owed from businesses only to forward consumers’ complaints to BBB...
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Equity Market Volatility Creates More Uncertainty and Gold Sets New Records
Gold has continued to climb, breaking the $1600 per ounce barrier. Silver has climbed even faster. The gold/silver ratio currently stands at 40, whereas at the end of 2010, this ratio was 46. The gold/silver ratio was set at 15 in 1792, with passage of the First Coinage Act. Since the late 19th century, the ratio has ranged from the low teens to nearly 100, with the average between 47 and 50...
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Friendship Storage and U-Haul Rentals Serve the Community with Kindness, Honesty and Trust
Hilton Hobby Jr. and his wife Judy, owners of Friendship Storage, located at 2178 Canton Hwy., recently added U‑Haul truck and trailer rentals to the indoor/outdoor, access- and exit-controlled boat/RV self-storage facility they have been operating since 2003...
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Investors Optimism Drives up Oil Prices; Consumers Anything But Optimistic
Oil prices continued to increase last week as investor optimism about the economic recovery drove prices higher coupled with momentum from a weakened U.S. dollar. Better than forecast earnings for Citigroup Inc. and Google Inc. eased investor concern about the U.S. borrowing limit, thus pushing oil prices to close Friday at $97.49 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange—$1.29 more than the week prior...
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Better Business Bureau Tips On How Not To Be A Victim Of Air Conditioning Repair Scams
As summer temperatures continue to rise, BBB advises consumers not to get burned by air conditioning inspection and repair scams. While most air conditioning service and installation companies are reputable, as the humidity increases there are always a few companies that emerge with the goal of taking consumers money for unnecessary repair work or equipment sales...
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Floor and Decor Outlets Recently Opened a New Design Center in Roswell
Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and accessories, has recently opened a new Design Center in its Roswell store. The new Design Center is located inside the store at 610 Holcomb Bridge Road. This new Design Center will carry many new decoratives and design elements, making many more options available to interior designers and do-it-yourselfers...
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