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Georgia's film industry shows big growth
ATLANTA — A few years ago, Georgia was locked in a bidding war with North Carolina over the Disney movie, “The Last Song,” starring Miley Cyrus.Slideshows:Movies filmed in SavannahFilms from slated...
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At the end of the 20th century, few would have dreamed of Savannah becoming a fashion hub.And those few dreamers would have been called crazy.Slideshows:SCAD Style draws out hot fashionsSavannah...
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Local gas prices still edging downwardAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah fell 2.1 cents a gallon last week to $3.35 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets...
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Ribbon cut for Learning Commons at Armstrong
Armstrong Atlantic State University officially opened its new Learning Commons on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring school officials, students and the building’s architect and builder.The...
View ArticleParallel bridge on Back River 'may make sense'
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A proposal to add lanes to a new Back River bridge that will be built starting later this year is being met with disbelief in some circles. The bridge will connect Savannah to Jasper...
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This week in BiS:• Jack S. Levine heads the board for Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter, an agency that shelters, supports and provides care and services to runaway, homeless and in-crisis...
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Savannah's Creative Coast dives deep to find new director
The Creative Coast rang in 2013 with a flurry of activity. With Executive Director Jake Hodesh resigning to return to his hometown of Cincinnati, outgoing board chairman Susan Isaacs wasted no time...
View ArticleKingston, senators ask Obama for port funding
In a letter sent Monday to the White House, three members of Georgia’s congressional delegation strongly urged the president to make good on his “We Can’t Wait” pledge by including language that...
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Publix profits up 15.1 percent in first quarterPublix stores reported sales for the first quarter of 2013 were $7.5 billion, a 6.1 percent increase from last year’s $7.1 billion. Comparable-store sales...
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Area's Foreign Trade Zone changes hands
Six months ago, the Savannah Airport Commission approved a resolution to transfer control of Foreign Trade Zone 104, which it has governed for nearly 30 years, to the World Trade Center Savannah, a...
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Magazine: Savannah's Jepson Georgia's 'most respected business leader'
For a retired businessman, Bob Jepson wields plenty of influence.Georgia Trend magazine recognized the Savannah resident as the state’s “Most Respected Business Leader” in its May issue. Jepson’s...
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SEDA luncheon to feature Atlanta mayor
The Savannah Economic Development Authority will hold its annual meeting and luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. May 23 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed...
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Pickups spur increase in April auto sales
DETROIT — Detroit was king in April, with demand for its big pickups helping to boost U.S. auto sales and offset a soft month for Toyota.Ford, GM and Chrysler sold a total of 144,042 full-size pickups,...
View ArticleWigh: Reality shows equal TV trash
I have to say it is not a struggle for me to reconcile my support for the banged up investment banking industry, which many would say is greedy if not corrupt, and my disgust for how low television has...
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Career fairs set at Goodwill centers Goodwill of the Coastal Empire will hold career fairs at six Job Connection Career Centers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to give local residents a chance to find...
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First Toyota crossovers ship through port
The K Line vessel California Highway set sail for Russia and Ukraine Thursday, carrying the first Toyota Venzas exported through Georgia Port Authority’s Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Port of...
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Cafe and catering company named top small business
One year ago last Monday, Ted Paskevich and Don Holland opened a tiny café on Waters Avenue as a front for their catering business.A commercial kitchen is a must for food service businesses in Chatham...
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Historic Savannah Foundation taking bids on historic home
Historic Savannah Foundation, an organization committed to preserving and protecting Savannah’s heritage, has announced a call for offers to purchase a foundation revolving fund property at 222 E. 32nd...
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Happiness focus of TEDx 2013
The TEDx Creative Coast conference tackled heavy themes in its first three years.Presenters set out to design creativity in 2010, inspire innovation in 2011 and decode the future in 2012 through...
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