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Winnebago founder's investment helped Billings Energy get started

Winnebago founder John K. Hanson invested in Roger Billings' company when Billings was just starting out and helped his business grow, Billings said during an episode of his show Science Live with Roger Billings.
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32.43% of hospitals in Georgia earn ‘A’ grades in new safety study

The share of Georgia hospitals earning “A” grades for patient safety this fall from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group stood at 32.43 percent, the 26th highest percentage among the 50 states.

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Nestle Purina to spend $550 million in Hartwell facility expansion

Gov. Brian Kemp has said Nestle Purina plans to commit $550 million to expand its Hartwell pet food facility which is slated to create an additional 130 jobs.

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Rasmussen poll results: Many believe health care system is 'rigged'

The results of the National Health Poll, a survey of 1,200 registered voters conducted by Scott Rasmussen and RMG Research Inc. were released this week.


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Unemployment still high in Georgia even after reopening

Though it was among the first states to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia is experiencing rising unemployment.

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Jobless claims in Georgia number 2,013,587 since COVID-19 shutdowns began

Jobless claims filed by Georgia residents since the start of coronavirus shutdown orders in mid-March have hit 2,013,587, or 39.4 percent of the state’s workforce, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St.

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Clemency sought for ex-Atlanta teacher serving 14-year sentence

Alice Marie Johnson, a member of the the group Stand Together, a group looking to reform the nation's criminal justice system, has been working to get clemency for women whom she believes have done their time and now deserve to be free. Rashella Reed is on Johnson's list.

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Georgia distillery producing, giving away hand sanitizer

When Jim Nassaur realized there was a shortage if hand sanitizer, he knew just what to do.

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Rashella Reed deserves clemency, supporters say

When she was convicted on wire fraud and money laundering charges, Rashella Reed was a school teacher, with more than 17 years of teaching experience in Atlanta and DeKalb County public schools.

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Cost of a childless divorce in Georgia is $14,700

The average cost of divorce in Georgia with no children involved is $14,700, the eighth highest amount among the 50 states, according to an analysis published by the website 24/7 Wall St.

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DUBLIN-LAURENS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: From Homeless to Hired—VA Employee Shares His Story of Resilience and Dedication

Chances are good that if you walked into the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center’s Main Entrance at building five, you’ve seen or spoken with U.S.

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Republican congressional candidate Renee Unterman considered becoming Democrat in January

State Sen. Renee S. Unterman (Dist. 45), part of a crowded Republican field running for an open 7th Congressional District seat, has certainly changed her mind about President Donald Trump.

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ROBINS REGIONAL CHAMBER: James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP Welcomes New Team Member

James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Macon and Atlanta, announces the addition of attorney Campbell Brantley to the Firm’s Financial Institution and Real Estate practice group.

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DUBLIN-LAURENS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Heart of Georgia United Way Announces Two Board Members

“We are excited to welcome a special couple to the Heart of Georgia United Way (HGUW) Board of Directors,” said Johnny Payne, President/CEO of HGUW.

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JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP: Janus International Names Industry Veteran Ramey Jackson as CEO

Janus International Group, LLC (“Janus”), the leading global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key solutions and new technologies for the self-storage, commercial and industrial markets, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced that long-time Janus executive and industry veteran Ramey Jackson will succeed David Curtis as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2019.

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COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cobb Young Professionals Names 2019 Next Generation Award Winners

Cobb Young Professionals (CYP), the Cobb Chamber’s networking and development group for professionals in their 20s and 30s, today named the winners of the 2019 Next Generation Award at the Chamber’s August First Monday Breakfast event: Katy Ruth Camp, of the Marietta Daily Journal, and Eddie Wade, of Croy Engineering.

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Analysis: Newton County posts 34th highest foreclosure rate in first quarter

One in 352 properties in Newton County started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the 34th highest foreclosure rate among metropolitan statistical areas nationwide, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

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Analysis: Augusta area posts 31st highest foreclosure rate in first quarter

One in 548 properties in the Augusta area started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the 31st highest foreclosure rate among metropolitan statistical areas nationwide, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

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Analysis: Georgia posts 15th highest foreclosure rate in first quarter

One in 886 properties in Georgia started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the 15th highest foreclosure rate in the nation, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.