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Following the leaders
The Turner Lake Complex once again played host Friday to a local gathering of the annual Chick-fil-A Leadercast, a gathering of inspirational leaders in Atlanta, which is simulcast around the county. The Newton County Recreation Commission is a local simulcast location and sells tickets every year to raise money for the Miracle League of Newton County Project, a special needs-friendly baseball field that will be built at City Pond Park. Around 145 business owners, employees ...
Farmers markets enjoy renaissance in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Farmers markets are seeing a resurgence in demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, locally grown products and more ethnic items.
Baxter taking job applications
Baxter International has already begun taking applications for jobs at its planned $1 billion manufacturing plant at the intersection of Newton and Walton counties.
Newton unemployment rate falls to 10.3
Newton County is one of three counties in the Northeast Georgia region that has an unemployment rate higher than 10 percent, according to figures released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor.
Job bell broken by Baxter announcement
Fifteen hundred jobs proved to be too many for the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce's monthly ring the bell event, as the bell's rope broke in the middle of being rung 1,500 times.
SKC, Nisshinbo named local manufacturers of the year
SKC and Nisshinbo Automotive were named Newton County's 2012 Manufacturers of the Year because of the industries' continued development in Newton County.
Maggie's Attic
Ellen Campbell has always been a collector. Growing up, Campbell's choice of collection was bone china teacups, but that was just one collection amongst many.
Creating better workers
Newton County has big plans for improving its workforce in 2012, and those efforts will kick off with a workforce development summit from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 17 at the Newton College and Career Academy. State leaders, including the Georgia labor commissioner and economic development recruiters, and local officials will speak about business recruitment efforts and the jobs that will accompany those businesses and how Newton County can position its workforce to take ...
Blue Willow Inn
Billie and Louis Van Dyke, amongst other things, shared a love for Blue Willow china. The blue and white, which were their favorite colors, appealed to them but the story behind the china was much more romantic. The legend goes like this: A Mandarin's daughter falls for her father's secretary, but because of their difference in their financial fortunes (the secretary was poor, the daughter's father was rich) the daughter was forbidden to marry him. ...
Supporter Spotlight - Cowboy’s Hotspot
In 2003, during an equestrian event held by Achieving Skills for Change's Outreach Therapeutic Counseling Services, founder and CEO Angela Clark saw the positive effect the horses gave to the children participating.
Dart Container buys Solo Cup Co.
The Dart Container Corporation recently announced it will acquire the Solo Cup Company in a transaction worth approximately $1 billion.
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Archive By Section - Business
Unemployment up, but outlook positive
While Newton County's unemployment rate increased in January for a second straight month, hiring is expected to pick up in the Atlanta region as 20 percent of regional companies say they plan to hire more workers during the next three months.
New Walmart to up sales tax revenue
Alicia Reynolds woke up early to attend Walmart's grand opening Wednesday, and her choice for breakfast - bananas and popcorn chicken - were the first purchase made at the new Supercenter at the intersection of Brown Bridge and Salem Roads.
Newton County business licenses - March 16
South Newton Electric, 90 Ballground Road, Covington, GA 30014. (770) 869-6520, Mr. William Tracy Rutherford
Spotlight: Noring Farms on Floyd
Noring Farms owners Andrew and Christina Norman started out with jobs that were the farthest from farming and selling produce. She was a mortgage banker and he was a fine wine director.
Metal industry locates in Newton County
Virginia-based StampTech, a sheet metal fabricator, will open a new plant in Newton County in mid-April, eventually hiring 40 employees and investing nearly $3 million in equipment and building improvements.
Ribbon cuttings for two companies
Officials celebrated ribbon cuttings Thursday for two previously-announced companies that are now up and running at Lochridge Industrial Park off Ga. Highway 142 in Covington.
Church members give gift bags to Walmart employees
The more than 300 employees at the new Walmart at the corner of Brown Bridge and Salem roads were greeted with gift bags Tuesday evening, courtesy of several members from Salem United Methodist Church.
Supporter spotlight: Tyler’s Hair Design Team
Tyler's Salon, located on Emory Street, originally was in the Hunting Creek Plaza for over 20 years. This year, the business is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Two companies have ribbon cuttings
Officials celebrated ribbon cuttings Thursday for two previously-announced companies that are now up and running at Lochridge Industrial Park off Ga. Highway 142 in Covington.
Supporter Spotlight: B & J Package Store
B & J Package Store, located on Highway 138, has been a Walnut Grove mainstay for the past 48 years.
Spotlight: Bellock's Multi Repair Service
As spring is turning around the corner, Wayne Bellock has been busy making preparations to gear up for the upcoming season.
Sears building for rent
While Sears corporate said it was closing the Covington store due to performance, Pat Campbell, owner of the physical building at 5153 U.S. Highway 278, said he was told the store was unable to find an independent owner to operate the store.
Local couple plans new produce store
Christina and Andrew Norman have been working on opening up a new fresh produce store in what was once the historic Oil Thrift store on Floyd Street in the early 1900s.
Supporter Spotlight - Discovery Point
Sherrie Johnson always wanted to take care of children. When Discovery Point opened up an opportunity for her to as a franchise, she ran with it.
McDonald's on Hwy. 278 to close
The McDonald's on Highway 278 will be closed for several months starting Monday to make way for a new restaurant on the site.
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