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October 18, 2021

Andrew Chamblin III, financial advisor The tight labor market is enticing many people to evaluate options to start a new career. If you’re among those who plan to quit your current role in search of a better opportunity, it’s important to consider how doing so could affect your finances. Here are some things […]

October 13, 2021

STONECREST– Stonecrest Resorts, LLC, a real estate company created to repurpose vacant real estate at the Mall at Stonecrest, announced today the closing on the sale of the former Sears building located at the Mall at Stonecrest, for approximately $2.1 million. The 15.1-acre parcel, which includes two buildings totaling 142,000 square feet, was […]

October 11, 2021

By Andrew Chamblin III, Financial Advisor Retirement marks the end of a chapter in your career and the start of a new lifestyle. This unique transition can bring a myriad of emotions, most commonly ones of excitement and apprehension. If you’re pondering retiring in the next year or so, here are five tips […]

October 4, 2021

By Andrew Chamblin III, Financial Advisor For most investors, it’s no surprise that markets are subject to up-and-down fluctuations over time. And if you are investing with a long-term perspective, it’s pretty common for your portfolio to experience temporary declines in value. Given enough time, markets generally have shown an ability to overcome […]

October 3, 2021

ATLANTA—Visa, a world leader in digital payments, will open a new hub in Midtown Atlanta, Georgi Gov. Brian Kemp announced. The expansion is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs in the region over the next several years. Visa’s new 123,000-square-foot office, located at 1200 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta, is expected to open in […]

October 1, 2021

ATLANTA–At a grand-opening event in Columbia County for Amazon’s newest robotics facility in the Peach State, Gove. Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has earned the “Top State for Doing Business” title for the eighth year in a row from Area Development. “We’re proud to accept the title of Top State for Doing Business […]

September 28, 2021

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Power presented the Latin American Association (LAA) with a $100,000 donation during its ACCIONA Business Center ribbon-cutting ceremony. The donation will help support ACCIONA, a key component of the LAAs Latina Entrepreneurship Program. The sole purpose of ACCIONA is to help Latina entrepreneurs upscale their businesses and stimulate job growth. In August, Georgia Power […]

September 24, 2021

DALLAS – An employer learned a costly lesson about skirting federal overtime laws when it gave hollow management titles to overtime eligible employees and paid them salaries for all the hours they worked. Despite the fact that the work they do made them eligible for overtime, Top Golf USA Inc. failed to pay overtime when […]

September 16, 2021

Owner Greg Alexander and family will be honored at celebration ATLANTA—City Council member Andrea L. Boone plans to honor the Cascade Family Skating Rink for 21 years in the community at a celebration scheduled Saturday, Sept. 18. Boone will present owner Greg Alexander and his family with a proclamation from the City […]

September 15, 2021

Atlanta, GA – As part of the State of Georgia’s recognition of National Small Business Week 2021, Gov.r Brian P. Kemp today(Sept. 15) announced a new position in state government to support and empower Georgia’s small business community. According to Georgia Department of Labor data, businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for 99.8% of […]

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How to be Financially Savvy When Changing Jobs

Stonecrest Resorts, LLC announces closing on sale of former Sears building for $2.1 million

Five Tips for Transitioning Into Retirement

Ready to Play Defense with Your Retirement Savings?

New Visa office hub to open in Atlanta, will create 1,000 jobs

Gov. Kemp: Georgia earns ‘top state for doing business’ for 8th consecutive year

Georgia Power donates $100,000 to Latin American Association to support Latina entrepreneurs

Labor Department: Top Golf to pay $750K in overtime back wages to 255 ‘managers’ in 25 states

Cascade Family Skating Rink celebrates 21 years in Atlanta

Gov. Kemp announces new economic development role to empower small businesses

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.