[ In Government & Politics ]Isakson Votes to Help Small Businesses Create JobsThe amendment, which was defeated, would have redirected unused stimulus funds to pay for several small business tax incentives, including a provision that would have allowed small businesses to pay off large expenditures for manufacturing equipment and other physical capital more easily...
[ In Business/Networking ]Are You Certified Work Ready?Dawson County residents, adults age 18 and up, may earn a $25 gas card from Kroger by successfully completing the Georgia Work Ready assessment...
[ In Jobs ]Upcoming Programs at Lumpkin County LibraryYour library offers a lot more than just great books. Check out the ongoing programs that are geared to children, teens and every age, including adults. And for those seeking employment, a job search series offers dynamic programs...
[ In Business/Networking ]Are You Certified Work Ready Through State of Georgia?Having a Work Ready certificate may help you gain a promotion with your present employer or find the perfect new job...
[ In Government & Politics ]NGCSU Braces for FurloughsFurloughs, mandated recently for all state employees by Gov. Sonny Perdue, are included as part of the budget reduction plans at North Georgia College & State University. The governor’s initial announcement called for three furlough days to be taken by the end of the calendar year...
[ In Local News ]Development Authority Says Unemployment Rate Slows in Dawson County"...the steep monthly increase in unemployment seems to be moderating,” noted Charlie Auvermann, Executive Director of the Development Authority of Dawson County. “I would hope that this is a sign that more jobs may be available on the horizon”...
[ In Local News ]Georgia State Transportation Board Approves $512 Million in Economic Stimulus ProjectsGeorgia DOT and local governments will begin soliciting bids from private sector contractors to perform transportation projects, estimated in value at $512,176,975. Contracts for some initial projects may be awarded in April with work likely beginning by early June...
[ In Business ]'The Ms. CEO Show' to Debut on 640 WGSTRecognizing a shift in the talk radio landscape and the demand for business information for women, Clear Channel’s 640 WGST, which already carries other business-oriented programming such as the Wall Street Journal Report, has tapped The Ms. CEO Show for their weekend lineup...