June 14, 2011
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Lovejoy to implement millage rate this year
For the first time, Lovejoy's business and home owners will have to pay property taxes, according to a Lovejoy city councilman.
Lovejoy to implement millage rate this year
For the first time, Lovejoy's business and home owners will have to pay property taxes, according to a Lovejoy city councilman.
IRS urges taxpayers to avoid scams
The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to guard against being misled by unscrupulous individuals attempting to persuade them to file false claims for tax credits or rebates.
Kangaroo fund-raiser reaches goal
Officials are reporting that the Kangaroo Express summer-long "Salute Our Troops Jeep Tour," benefiting military personnel, has achieved its fund-raising goal of $1 million. Regardless, they say, the effort will continue through Labor Day.
Central Georgia EMC donates to local charities
The Central Georgia EMC (Electric Membership Corporation) Foundation Board, which oversees the Operation Round Up Program for Central Georgia EMC, recently awarded nearly $5,000 in grant funding to two local charities.
Gas prices slide toward pre-spring levels
Average gas prices have reached near two-month lows across Georgia, according to AAA's Fuel Gauge Report.
Free class offers financial advice
With small businesses struggling in a shaky economy, free professional advice can be a godsend.
Tanger Outlet expanding to accommodate new stores
Tanger Outlet Center, located in Locust Grove, is preparing to expand.
Hawg Heaven ride Saturday for Shining Light
Local bikers are revving up for a cause this weekend, to raise money for the fight against addictions to drugs and alcohol.
Fund-raiser to benefit A Friend's House
Organizers anticipate a crowd of at least a thousand people to turn out for the 10th Annual Taste of Henry fund-raising event.
Fund-raiser to benefit A Friend's House
Organizers anticipate a crowd of at least a thousand people to turn out for the 10th Annual Taste of Henry fund-raising event.
Gas prices continue climb
Gas prices continue to rise locally as upheaval persists in the Middle East, outpacing previous projections and spiraling towards record high marks.
Momentum could soon take gas prices to $4
Metro Atlanta could see average gas prices top the $4 per gallon mark before summer begins.
Church to sponsor 'Gas Buy Down' event
Rising gas prices, and a desire to reach the community, have spurred a McDonough church toward a unique offering, just in time for Easter.
Church to sponsor 'Gas Buy Down' event
Rising gas prices, and a desire to reach the community, have spurred a McDonough church toward a unique offering, just in time for Easter.
Sports, outdoors retail chain opening in McDonough
Academy Sports + Outdoors, a Southeast-based sports and outdoors lifestyle retail chain, recently announced the debut of its first store in the Atlanta area.
Average gas prices flat-line
Average gas prices are steady this first week of spring, although energy and industry officials anticipate seasonal increases as the summer driving season approaches.
Gas prices spike at pump
Area residents may be hard pressed to find a gallon of gas for less than $3, these days.
Middle East riots stir concern in oil market
The unrest in the Middle East has caused concerns in the oil market to escalate, according to Jessica Brady, a spokeswoman for the American Automobile Association's (AAA) Auto Club South.
AAA: Average gas prices to slowly slide downward
AAA officials expect gas prices will maintain current averages in metro Atlanta and across the nation, at least for the next week.
Free tax assistance available from CSU students
Accounting students from Clayton State University's (CSU) School of Business are currently participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, which is a national program that provides free tax support for certain eligible taxpayers.
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