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King of Pops brings punchy flavors, frozen fun to Savannah foodie scene
In an era of inventive flavor combos and increasingly rebellious food mashups, a new popsicle shop from Atlanta is poised to introduce Savannahians to the next best thing since banana pudding — the...
View ArticleJackson gives legislative update to Savannah Downtown Business Association
State Sen. Lester Jackson said Wednesday a few key local issues that were not resolved during the state assembly’s abbreviated session this year will need to be addressed, the sooner the better....
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Record amount raised for cancer programs and researchThe 12th Annual Candler Clays Charity Shoot and Auction raised more than $110,000 — a record for the event — for cancer research and programs in the...
View ArticleToyota, GM recalls push U.S. to near-record pace
DETROIT — Big U.S. recalls by General Motors and Toyota have put the auto industry on a record pace as companies try to avoid bad publicity and punishment from an increasingly aggressive government.On...
View ArticleTwitter tweaks website to attract new users
NEW YORK — As Twitter looks to broaden its appeal beyond its 241 million users, the company is introducing a redesign of profile pages that includes bigger photos, more user controls and a distinct...
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Savannah waterfront gets new leader
912-652-0324mary.mayle@savannahnow.comA little more than a year ago, the Savannah Waterfront Association touted the hires of senior staff Jim Downs and Carrie Bligh and their “exceptional event...
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Insurance agency to help wishes for childrenOld Savannah Insurance Agency has announced the debut of its community cause program.The agency will work with nonprofit organizations to nominate a new...
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Family Dollar to close stores as shoppers pinched
NEW YORK —Dollar stores are feeling the pinch from mounting financial pressures on low-income shoppers.Family Dollar said Thursday that will cut jobs and close about 370 underperforming stores as it...
View ArticleSavannah home sales and home prices spring up in March
As temperatures are beginning to rise in the Savannah area, so too home sales and home prices, a positive sign in a recovering market. Home sales in March were up 5 percent over the year for a total of...
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March another record-setter for GPA
Last month was Georgia Ports Authority’s best on record as the nation’s fourth largest and fastest growing container port moved 2.6 million tons of cargo, powered largely by double-digit box growth....
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Wal-Mart, Wild Oats unveil cheaper organic line
NEW YORK — Wal-Mart is using its massive size to drive down the price of organic food items from tomato paste to chicken broth to make them more affordable for its low-income customers.The world’s...
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TechFest at Armstrong gives center stage to IT students
Aerospace engineering major Derrick Brown picked up a set of white gloves rigged with copper sensors and wires to explain its practical applications in the field of sports medicine Friday in the...
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Georgia Chamber's Red Carpet Tour brings site selectors through Savannah
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce rolled out the proverbial red carpet for site consultants this week, giving them a guided tour of Atlanta, Augusta and none other than Savannah to highlight the benefits...
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SunTrust names new market president
SunTrust bank has named David Camden president and chief executive officer of its Savannah region, which includes Savannah, coastal Georgia and Augusta. Camden replaces Kevin Blair, who came in as...
View ArticleAn example for small foundations that want to help nonprofits
Recently, I helped a local nonprofit apply for a grant. In the process, I became better acquainted with the Healthcare Georgia Foundation. They are a shining example of how foundations that care to do...
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Savannah Tech team wins ‘skills’ awardsSavannah Technical College students won 12 medals at the 2014 SkillsUSA Postsecondary State Conference held March 13-15 at the Georgia International Convention at...
View ArticleStarbucks moving coffee plant to Ga.
AUGUSTA — Starbucks is closer to making instant coffee in Augusta.The Seattle-based company currently produces its VIA product line in Europe, but it will be moving production here when its south...
View ArticleTracking Savannah's job gains, losses since start of recession
As I noted in a recent column, the Georgia Department of Labor estimates that the Savannah metropolitan area (Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties) now has as many jobs as it had before the labor...
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Georgia's county commissioners back in town
They’re back — 1,500 strong and representing all 159 counties. And, while they have a full schedule of meetings, continuing education and forums that started Friday and run through Tuesday, they’re...
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Law firm adds office in AugustaThe Savannah-based law firm Brennan & Wasden LLC is expanding its medical and professional negligence practice with the addition of three attorneys and the opening of...
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