Macon Telegraph: Business

Starbucks plans to close two Macon stores, one in Dublin

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:57 EDT

Starbucks has announced plans to close two of its five stores in Macon and one of two stores in Dublin.

Commercial realtor making a play for Zebulon properties

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:14 EDT

At least six residential properties along Zebulon Road are for sale by a commercial real estate firm, even though the property owners are unclear about what is planned for the land.

Ga's unemployment rate unchanged

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:25 EDT

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.7 percent from May to June, but was up 1.3 percent from 4.4 percent in June 2007.

Build-A-Bear store to open in Macon

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:46 EDT

Bears are coming to The Shoppes at River Crossing next month, but these are the cuddly kind.

Monroe doctor gets national award

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:46 EDT

Dr. John J. Rogers, the emergency department medical director at Monroe County Hospital, has been named a Fellow by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Midstate organizations net state tourism grants

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:19 EDT

Fourteen organizations in Middle Georgia were awarded more than $142,000 in state grants to further tourism marketing efforts.

Small business should consider streamlining to survive tough economy

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:19 EDT

It's no secret that the economy is not in the best shape ever. A trip to the gas pump is a reminder that costs are more costly today than they were a couple of years ago. What strategies should small-business owners take in order to maintain a healthy business?

Pio Nono Kroger gets OK for fuel pumps, shops

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:58 EDT

Kroger's plans for major renovations to its Pio Nono Avenue grocery store - including adding fuel pumps and retail shops - were approved Monday by the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission.

Customer service key to Gray body shop owner's success

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:13 EDT

What does a doctor's office and body shop have in common, other than trying to repair the damage of life's crashes?

Repeta joins JMA Architecture

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:13 EDT

Marion Repeta has joined JMA Architecture Inc. of Perry as a staff architect. A graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology, Repeta holds a professional license in Georgia, Illinois and California. Repeta brings more than 30 years of design experience.

Husband should put a stop to coworkers' harassment

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:13 EDT

QUESTION: My husband, "Jerry," works with three completely unprofessional women. They send e-mails about sex and try to trick male coworkers into viewing Internet porn. One of their e-mails said "meet the new employees," then showed a bunch of strippers.

Midtown Kroger plans gas pumps

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:06 EDT

Kroger will present a new plan to the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday, seeking approval for renovations to its 400 Pio Nono Ave. supermarket.

Steve & Barry's files for bankruptcy protection

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:08 EDT

Steve & Barry's LLC, once a growing force in low-priced fashion retailing, said Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the latest merchant to succumb to a harsh consumer spending climate.

Tax break for college tuition

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:23 EDT

QUESTION: My husband and I plan to pay tuition for our 18-year-old son who will start college this fall. Our son plans to work part-time to pay some of his education expenses. Can we claim the Hope credit?

AirTran to cut 480 pilot, flight attendant jobs

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:54 EDT

Discount carrier AirTran Airways is cutting 480 jobs, or more than 5 percent of its work force, amid difficult financial times due largely to soaring fuel prices, a company executive said Monday.

Criminal recyclers hit cities, businesses and individuals

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:28 EDT

Every Wednesday night, Bruce Johnson dutifully puts his garbage and recycling on the curb for pickup, and every week he fumes as small trucks idle in front of his home and strangers dig through his bins stealing trash they aim to turn into treasure.

Woman finds niche with Ingleside toy store

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:27 EDT

Customers will not find a sign telling them not to pick up the merchandise in Florence Allen's store.

Washington County receives honor

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:39 EDT

Washington County has been designated as the 114th Entrepreneur Friendly community by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The designation means the county has developed an environment welcoming to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Ninety one percent of the county's 663 companies are small businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

Coca-Cola settles lawsuit for $137.5 million

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:39 EDT

The Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest beverage maker, has agreed to pay $137.5 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit that claimed company officials misrepresented or omitted information in public statements, causing the company's stock price to be inflated.

Lie on resume could be end of new job

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:39 EDT

QUESTION: My husband listed a four-year degree on his rŽsumŽ, even though he only has a two-year degree. When he was truthful about his education, he was not getting any interviews, despite having 20 years' experience.