http://www.macon.com/102/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2009 Macon Telegraph Business 60 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:13 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com http://www.macon.com/102/story/926280.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/926280.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:54 EST Jeff Bean grew up in Atlanta, but when he ended up in Bibb County a couple of years ago, it wasn’t a straight shot down Interstate 75. http://www.macon.com/102/story/926220.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/926220.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:54 EST The owner of a gym/fitness center wants to move to a new location but stay in downtown Macon. http://www.macon.com/102/story/924934.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/924934.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57 EST Jeff Bean grew up in Atlanta, but when he ended up in Bibb County a couple of years ago, it wasn’t a straight shot down Interstate 75. http://www.macon.com/102/story/925135.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/925135.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19 EST The rocky economy has caused many retailers to pull back expansion plans or even close. But four stores are planning to open in north Bibb County next year, and two of them are new to Middle Georgia. http://www.macon.com/102/story/925136.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/925136.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17 EST Eight different community and business organizations will showcase their offerings at a community fair at Macon Mall today. http://www.macon.com/102/story/925286.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/925286.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18 EST WARNER ROBINS — Cox Communications now offers its residential and business services in Perry. http://www.macon.com/102/story/923845.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/923845.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:16 EST The date for a Downtown Developers Day in Macon tentatively has been set for mid-April, and the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority has pledged up to $5,000 to help make it happen. http://www.macon.com/102/story/923844.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/923844.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:14 EST The state unemployment rate rose slightly to 10.2 percent in October, up from a revised 10.1 percent in September, the Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday. http://www.macon.com/102/story/923939.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/923939.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:16 EST The Flexsteel Industries Inc. plant in Dublin on Thursday received an Environmental Stewardship Award for reducing electricity consumption, water consumption and waste, according to a news release. http://www.macon.com/102/story/923846.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/923846.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:13 EST It’s hard for me to imagine what growing up would have been like without “the mall.” http://www.macon.com/102/story/922681.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/922681.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:02 EST Georgia's recession continues. http://www.macon.com/102/story/922396.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/922396.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:53 EST At least once a day, a customer walks into our store with a problem related to fake anti-virus scams. In the past 18 months, the prevalence of these disruptive invaders has skyrocketed. http://www.macon.com/102/story/920921.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/920921.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:53 EST At work, some of us received coveted invitations to beta test a new platform, the Google Wave, from Google’s development team. The Wave won’t officially be launched until early 2010 or later (Google isn’t pinpointing any specific date), but right now plenty of buzz abounds about its unique features and interesting concept. http://www.macon.com/102/story/919616.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/919616.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24 EST The Carlyle & Co. jewelry store in north Bibb County is closing as part of a nationwide shutdown of stores by the parent company as it works through bankruptcy proceedings. http://www.macon.com/102/story/919614.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/919614.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24 EST A luncheon meeting Friday that’s open to the public will feature an Atlanta author and radio host. http://www.macon.com/102/story/919613.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/919613.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24 EST Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominently display its iconic logo, consumers often assume they are getting a job with Google, when in fact they are getting taken in by yet another work-at-home scheme. http://www.macon.com/102/story/918375.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/918375.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:58 EST Robert I. Landau was sworn in as the newest member of the Board of Directors of Central Georgia Technical College. Judge J. Taylor Phillips, State Court of Bibb County, officiated. Landau joins seven other board members who set policies for CGTC following guidelines from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Each member represents a community in CGTC’s service delivery area and must be approved by the State Board of TCSG. http://www.macon.com/102/story/918374.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/918374.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:47 EST Question: My husband is very angry with my supervisor. I work the late shift in a hospital laboratory and usually sleep for a while before going in. The other night, my supervisor called and asked if I was available. When my husband said I was sleeping, my boss explained that he needed me to come in early because of a “medical crisis.” My husband refused to wake me and suggested calling someone else, then hung up rather abruptly. http://www.macon.com/102/story/917353.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/917353.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:48 EST With Black Friday, the traditional start to the Christmas shopping season, drawing close, retailers are hoping for a little more jingle at the register this year. http://www.macon.com/102/story/917117.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/917117.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:51 EST NEW YORK — Robotic toy hamsters, the latest Barbie dolls and stylish boots are disappearing from store shelves as holiday shoppers start to get serious. But don’t confuse this with the days of Tickle Me Elmo.