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18 safety citations issued at Ga. plant since 2009
Representatives of a car parts manufacturing company say they've remedied several issues and have increased training after receiving the most federal safety violations in Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/17IVA5d ) reported Sunday that Sewon America, which manufactures components for Kia, has been inspected nine times and received 18 citations since ...
Georgia farmers growing more tobacco in 2013
Georgia farmers have planted between 13,000 and 15,000 acres of tobacco this year, University of Georgia agricultural cooperative officials say. Professor and cooperative extension agronomist Michael Moore told the Telegraph of Macon (http://bit.ly/18FUDtQ ) Georgia farmers have planted more tobacco in 2013 than any of the past four years. The ...
GA travelers pleased with new regional air service
Airline passengers say a new airline service at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport is more convenient than flying out of Atlanta, and cheaper as well. Silver Airways began offering service to Atlanta and Orlando, Fla. in April and airport manager Doug Faour told the Telegraph of Macon (http://bit.ly/193d8Jr) business has ...
Energy sales tax holiday runs through Sunday in Ga
Those looking to purchase certain energy- and water-efficient appliances and products will enjoy a sales tax holiday this weekend in Georgia. Officials with the state Department of Revenue say the sales tax holiday is limited to items that cost no more than $1,500 and include an Energy Star or Water ...
East Ga. sheriff's office to auction off firearms
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has run out of space to store confiscated weapons and plans to auction them off to licensed firearms distribution companies. The Augusta Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1hpSS5N) that the auction is scheduled to start at the end of the month. The sheriff's office said in a statement ...
$10,000 reward money offered in Bass Pro gun theft
Federal authorities and a trade association for the firearms industry say they're offering $10,000 in reward money in hopes of solving the theft of 17 rifles from Bass Pro Shops in Macon. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a $5,000 reward, which is being matched by ...
Top 10 US markets by price gains in August
U.S. home prices surged 12.4 percent in August from a year earlier, according to real estate data provider CoreLogic. Here's a look at the 10 metropolitan areas that posted the biggest annual gains in prices for single-family homes in August: Core Based Statistical Areas Gain in home prices over the ...
Ohio clears specialty drug-makers in executions
Ohio could begin executing inmates with doses of a lethal injection drug prepared by specialized pharmacies under a change in its execution process prompted by difficulties securing the powerful sedative last used by the state. New Ohio prisons department execution rules allowing compounding pharmacies were filed in federal court Friday, ...
Plan to expand airport in Paulding County
An effort is underway that would significantly expand operations at a small airport northwest of Atlanta with the goal of bringing in commercial airline service and a cluster of aviation-related businesses. Propeller Investments on Friday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Paulding County officials to develop Paulding ...
Effects of Tropical Storm Karen possible in Ga.
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Karen is expected to move across Georgia later this weekend. Most of the rainfall is expected in middle and south Georgia beginning Sunday afternoon, and pecan growers are keeping a close eye on how the weather might affect the state's crop. Roy Goodson tells WALB-TV (http://bit.ly/GCPMzL ...
Ga. partners with carpet industry on job training
State officials are partnering with a group of carpet companies in northwest Georgia to launch a job training program. Officials with the Governor's office of Workforce Development said this week that the 10-week program will be offered to individuals selected by companies including Beaulieu of America and Shaw Industries Group. ...
Aaron's lowers 3Q profit, revenue forecasts
Aaron's Inc. is lowering its third-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts as it is having trouble bringing more customers into its stores. Its stock dropped almost 6 percent in premarket trading on Friday. Chairman, President and CEO Ronald Allen said in a statement that its shoppers are still struggling with economic ...
Energy sales tax holiday in Ga. starts Friday
Those looking to purchase certain energy- and water-efficient appliances and products will enjoy a sales tax holiday this weekend in Georgia. Officials with the state Department of Revenue say the sales tax holiday is limited to items that cost no more than $1,500 and include an Energy Star or Water ...
TVA says fiscal 2013 was record year for hydro
The Tennessee Valley Authority says fiscal 2013 was a record year for hydroelectric power generation. During the year ended Monday, TVA's 29 hydroelectric dams provided 18.5 million megawatt-hours of energy. That's enough electricity to serve more than 1.2 million homes in TVA's seven-state region. TVA attributes the record to above-average ...
Tesla fire shows electrics face safety challenges
When debris on a Seattle-area freeway pierced the battery of a $70,000-plus Tesla Model S and touched off a raging fire, it raised new safety concerns for electric-vehicle owners. It also caused rare jitters among investors, who of late have viewed Tesla as nearly invincible. Electric vehicles have scored well ...
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