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Officials explore incentives for retail

Residents want more restaurants and places to shop, and local officials think tax breaks may be the way to get them. Read More
Posted: may. 02, 2013 9:05 p.m. | Updated: may. 03, 2013 2:16 p.m.

Staffing company gets award for growth

Staffing company gets award for growth

Local company Apollo Staffing has been honored as the 10th fastest-growing company in metro Atlanta in 2013 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. » Read More
Posted: may. 01, 2013 12:05 p.m.
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Former industrial recruiter joins local company

Newton County’s former industrial recruiter has signed on with local business Wagner Service Solutions in an effort to expand the company’s reach into new markets. » Read More
Posted: apr. 23, 2013 9:32 p.m.
Businesses beautify downtown square

Businesses beautify downtown square

Downtown businesses and beyond looked through colorful blooms and plants Tuesday to create the perfect arrangement to go in front of their storefronts as a part of an effort to beautify the downtown area. » Read More
Posted: apr. 23, 2013 8:37 p.m.
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Chamber hires new industrial recruiter

Head industrial recruiter Roger Harrison is leaving Newton County, but the chamber has already hired a replacement in Courtney Bernardi, the top recruiter in Jackson County. » Read More
Posted: apr. 12, 2013 4:13 p.m. | Updated: apr. 14, 2013 8:00 a.m.

Local pest company acquires competitor

Skyline Pest Solutions has announced the acquisition of Beyond Exterminating in Social Circle. » Read More
Posted: mar. 28, 2013 10:17 p.m.
Local company SteelCo gets Baxter work

Local company SteelCo gets Baxter work

Months after Baxter International’s big announcement to locate a $1 billion manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs industrial park, Newton County is starting to see some positive effects. » Read More
Posted: mar. 28, 2013 9:44 p.m.
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Unemployment, employment both down

After a one-month spike above 10 percent, Newton County’s unemployment declined to 9.8 percent in February; however, the change was accompanied by a decline in employed workers and the overall local labor force, signaling people probably stopped looking for work. » Read More
Posted: mar. 28, 2013 9:41 p.m.

Local business eyeing new site

Local optical business Covington Eyes owner Dr. Andrea Washington is relocating her business to a building behind Newton Medical Center. » Read More
Posted: mar. 28, 2013 9:41 p.m.

Small businesses tax strategy webinar

Small business professionals can learn more about filing their taxes during a webinar hosted by the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce next month. » Read More
Posted: mar. 26, 2013 10:40 p.m.

Chamber develops leadership training program

Good leaders have to capitalize on their strengths, but, just as importantly, they also have to admit their weaknesses and find ways to compensate for those. When both of those things happen, leaders thrive. » Read More
Posted: mar. 26, 2013 10:38 p.m.

Council OKs temp sign ordinance

After months of discussion, the Covington City Council finally reached a consensus on allowing temporary signs at businesses. » Read More
Posted: mar. 23, 2013 7:16 p.m.
Jazzercise studio comes to Covington

Jazzercise studio comes to Covington

Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, is opening its newest fitness center in Covington. » Read More
Posted: mar. 23, 2013 5:58 p.m.
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