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Media outlets in Georgia and South Carolina are reporting that Georgia is out of the running to house Volvo’s first U.S. assembly plant and that the Swedish car maker’s plant will likely go to a...
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These moms move stuff -- big stuff
Don’t let the name fool you. Savannah’s International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1414 counts a fairly sizeable number of women — and moms — among their ranks. These formidable women are out to...
View ArticleNew Sorry Charlie's comes out of the gate fast in downtown Savannah
Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar opened recently at 116 West Congress St. Capitalizing on a superb location, a beautifully renovated space and an excellent menu that has a whole lot more than just oysters,...
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Savannah Tech team wins skills awardsSavannah Technical College students won five medals at the 2015 SkillsUSA Postsecondary State Conference from March 26-28 at the Georgia International Convention...
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Georgia Reaching Out Worldwide Date: May 11-12Location: World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road.Subject: GROW Green is an event to match qualified Georgia suppliers in the green build,...
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LUELLA SANDERSNew job title: Chief financial officerCompany: Senior Citizens, Inc.Duties: Sanders’ responsibilities will include overseeing all financial management operations and working closely with...
View ArticleMetro area gas prices average $2.49 a gallon
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 2.2 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.49 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national...
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Metro Savannah gas prices at $2.49 a gallonAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 2.2 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.49 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Is it time for food trucks in Savannah?
The Humane Society for Greater Savannah’s recent Doggie Carnival spotlighted the nascent food truck movement in Savannah.Despite complex regulations and widespread restrictions on mobile vending, local...
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Mirror, mirror on the wall: Smart mirrors boost sales
NEW YORK — Imagine a fitting room with a “smart” mirror that suggests jeans to go with the red shirt you brought in. It snaps a video so you can compare the image side-by-side with other colorful...
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Memorial's 'Next Generation' receives $20,000 donation
Rives E. Worrell Co., a JE Dunn Construction company, recently presented a $20,000 check to the Memorial Health Foundation for The Next Generation’s Summer Soiree and Savannah Uncorked events.Funds...
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Another Southeast auto plant: Volvo comes to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Another automotive manufacturer is coming to the Southeast, and this time South Carolina won the prize.Volvo Cars announced Monday that it will build a $500 million plant — its first...
View ArticleA glance at digital elements being embraced by stores
DIGITAL ELEMENTS EMBRACED BY STORES NEW YORK — Retailers are testing high-tech elements in stores, from virtual dressing to interactive shelves. Here are three trends that shoppers will see this...
View ArticleIsrael-based Bram Industries picks Savannah for first U.S. manufacturing plant
At today’s Savannah Economic Development Authority board meeting, Israeli-based Bram Industries announced Savannah as its location for their first U.S. manufacturing facility. The facility will bring...
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Carolina Holdings announces opening in PoolerCarolina Holdings Inc., based in Greenville, S.C., has announced the opening of Mill Creek Landing, its newest commercial center at 6 Mill Creek Circle in...
View ArticleFor nonprofits: The opportunity of 'Georgia gives' day
In just three years, the annual online giving event Georgia Gives Day has raised more than $5.1 million for Georgia nonprofits and engaged a broad coalition of corporations and foundations in...
View ArticleIsraeli company chooses Savannah
Israeli manufacturer Bram Industries Ltd. has chosen Savannah as the site for its first manufacturing plant in the United States. The company made the announcement at Tuesday’s meeting of the Savannah...
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Verizon betting on video in $4.4 billion AOL purchase
NEW YORK — After selling millions of Americans their mobile phones, Verizon now wants to capture their eyeballs, too.As its phone business slows down, the nation’s largest wireless carrier is making a...
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New barbershop offers convenience, life change
They call the man with the white goatee “Pop,” and about half of the customers at Port Wentworth’s new barbershop want him to cut their hair. Handy with clippers and helpful with advice, the namesake...
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BankSouth opens branch in Savannah
BankSouth has announced its Savannah branch at 18 W. Bryant St. on Johnson Square is now open.Laura Moore, the Savannah market president, and Kay Ford, chairman of the bank’s local advisory board are...
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