Tax experts to take calls, answer questions today
With this year’s deadline for filing your tax returns approaching in mid April, it’s time to think about what rules are new and different this year or whether last year’s guidelines still are in...
View ArticleLocal accountants will answer your tax questions today
With this year’s deadline for filing your tax returns approaching in mid April, it’s time to think about what rules are new and different this year or whether last year’s guidelines still are in...
View ArticleBeaufort, Jasper jobless rates rise
COLUMBIA — Even as South Carolina’s unemployment rate stood still at 6.6 percent, Beaufort and Jasper counties experienced rising rates.Nationally, the unemployment rate in January was 5.7 percent,...
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'Biggest ship ever' calls on Savannah
Clearing the Talmadge Bridge by what seemed like inches to those watching from water level, the ZIM containership Tianjin — the largest ever to call on our port — sailed up the Savannah River on...
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Planning commission denies recommendation for rezoning for care facility on...
A rezoning request to allow an assisted care facility on Whitemarsh Island was denied a recommendation at the Metropolitan Planning Commission on Wednesday after neighbors voiced unified...
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Gulfstream's G650 wins 2014 Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association has named Gulfstream Aerospace the winner of the 2014 Robert J. Collier Trophy for development of the G650 business jet.The Collier Trophy is awarded annually “…for...
View ArticleTraining your nonprofit board on key sector trends
Your nonprofit board needs to be kept abreast of skills and knowledge such as understanding financial reports, performing leadership evaluations, fundraising and how to run effective meetings.But are...
View ArticleSun Country flying to Savannah
Sun Country Airlines, a destination carrier based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., will soon offer nonstop flights from its Twin Cities hub to Savannah.The airline announced Thursday it will begin...
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Ga. House panel urges EPA to revise Clean Power Plan
ATLANTA — The House Natural Resources Committee voted without opposition Thursday to a resolution urging the federal Environmental Protection Division to make its Clean Power Plan less stringent for...
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This week's huge ship a harbinger of things to come
Dwarfing other ships moored along the riverfront — and blocking a good portion of River Street from the view of those watching from Hutchinson Island — the largest ship ever to call on the Port of...
View ArticleBusiness in Savannah in brief
Trucking firm has job openings The Schneider trucking firm, with the help of the Georgia Department of Labor, will have a job recruitment session Tuesday, March, 24, to hire about 60 truck drivers.The...
View ArticleStocks rise on oil rebound, strong company earnings
NEW YORK — Stocks advanced Friday, capping a strong week, helped by a recovery in the price of oil and earnings from Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants and sportswear giant Nike.The Nasdaq composite...
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Can't remember your password?
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tired of trying to remember a different password for each of your online accounts? Or worried about re-using the same password too many times? You’re not alone. Tech experts agree...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's safety with a smile
As St. Patrick’s Day fell on a weekday this year, it’s no surprise that things were a little quieter last weekend and early this week. Fewer numbers did not make the mission of our police department...
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Possible conflict sparks tension on Historic District Board of Review
In a city the size of Savannah — where professional and personal paths often intersect — appointed boards frequently encounter potential conflicts of interest, requiring members of these bodies to...
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Free FAFSA workshops Date: March and MaySubject: Savannah Graduates, a new community-wide initiative focused on creating a more educated workforce in Chatham County, is offering free workshops to...
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Newsmakers
HIRES/PROMOTIONSDANIELLE SINGLETONNew job title: Staff accountantCompany: Lanier Realty Inc.Related Work Experience: Singleton has more than 15 years of accounting experience in construction, real...
View ArticleSavannah job growth strong in February
In a recent column, I took a close look at January’s payroll employment estimates for the Savannah metro area, which includes Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties.Those estimates showed robust growth...
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You asked , tax experts answered
It’s that scary time of the year again. The tax man cometh and, no matter how well we prepare, most of us find ourselves with at least one question we just can’t answer.To help our readers solve these...
View ArticleGas prices down almost four cents in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 3.9 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.26 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.The national...
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