SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: With the enactment of Governor Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place executive order, the curfews imposed by the city of Griffin and Spalding County are no longer in effect. As of 6 p.m. Friday, April 3 – the time at which the shelter-in-place order goes into effect – all activities permitted under Kemp’s order […]
Assistance available for employees negatively impacted by COVID-19
March 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
STAFF REPORT ::: Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor (GDoL) are addressing an increase in the number of partial claims filed as a result of businesses reducing work hours or temporarily closing their doors in light of recent developments regarding COVID-19. “We are laser-focused on assisting the hardworking Georgians who have been […]
Ace your interview
March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
GALE BROWN SANDLER, GRIFFIN RESUME SERVICE ::: There are many types of questions you will get in an interview situation and you need to be prepared for them by rehearsing your answers. You can find many of the top questions you might be asked online, but let’s talk about a few common interview questions and […]
Cronic to host 2013 Women’s Business Expo Nov. 19
November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SUBMITTED ::: The Cronic Automotive Group is again hosting the Women’s Business Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cronic Nissan showroom. The event, co-sponsored with the local chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), will focus on local firms that are owned or operated by women, according to Wanda Cronic […]
Staying Savvy at our Local Library
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vincent B. Watkins, JD – Founder and CEO of The Watkins Group Inc. Griffin-Spalding County Library proudly presents Staying Savvy in Tough Economic Conditions, a free seminar by Vincent B. Watkins for businesses and entreprenuers facing difficulties in today’s market economy. Watkins will discuss how to build a winning company, operate a business from home […]
Philanthropic business uses recycled shoes to help homeless
January 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Several years ago, a Griffin man became a “social entrepreneur” after being laid off as an intern architect. Brian Keith Miller began interactive workshops for children with three goals: emphasize the importance of making powerful positive choices, dispel stereotypical views of success, and demonstrate the effect of one’s actions. Less than a year later, he […]
Five local female entrepreneurs share business insights
November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although the United States economy continues to struggle, small businesses are leading the way to recovery. According to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), the most recent Census data shows continued growth, with 902,694 small businesses in operation in Georgia, representing 97.7 percent of all employers and employing 45 percent of the workforce. (SBA […]
Submit a photo, win $50!
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The contest is still open! Take a picture of yourself in or around your favorite business or restaurant holding some sort of sign (it doesn’t have to be fancy) that describes why you love that place in one word. Get creative, because the most interesting photos & words will be chosen for front-page publication in […]
Local businessman retires after long “colorful” career in sign industry
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
RYAN ROSS ::: It was 1949 at a fruit stand on the side of Old Highway 41 just south of Spring Creek, Georgia when a 12 year old boy asked his father if he could paint his produce signs for him. That boy was Robert Presley and now at age 75, with over 62 years […]
>Entrepreneurs share experiences at Chamber’s Power Partners Expo
February 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
> The Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Power Partner’s Expo at Southern Crescent Technical College Tuesday, January 25. An hour-long panel discussion included presentations from local business owners David Hammond (Hammond Heating and Air), Eddie Grogan (CareMaster Medical), Michelle Cannon (C&R Fleet Services), Kelly Palmatier (Griffin Web Design), and Chuck Swinson (Chick-fil-A). Swinson’s […]
>Kick @$$ Job of the Week: Glenn Golden
February 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
> How did you get your kick @$$ job? [Glenn Golden] The brewery started as a bit of a pipe dream, as I think it does for most home brewers that want to make a career out of their passion for making beer. I spent many hours researching what it takes to open and operate […]
>Business plan would bring Scotland tradition to Griffin
December 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> Ross Davey, 27, hopes to open a cigar shop in downtown Griffin by mid-2011. Davey, originally from Scotland, has chosen an unusual name for a cigar shop: “The Rest and Be Thankful.” The name is borrowed from a little spot in Scotland near Davey’s hometown. “Rest & Be Thankful” are the words located on […]
