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Dept. of Labor launches system to improve unemployment insurance

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 1:23pm
Dept. of Labor launches system to improve unemployment insurance

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Labor recently rolled out a new electronic system designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs of operating the state's unemployment insurance program.

Georgia is one of 10 states to adopt the State Information Data Exchange (SIDES) E-response. It allows employers to respond promptly to the Department of Labor when a former worker files an unemployment claim, according to state Labor Commissioner Mark Butler.

"This new online capability is part of our continuing effort to make the Georgia Department of Labor more user-friendly and technologically up-to-date," Butler said in a statement. "This will significantly speed communications between the labor department and employers. At the same time, it will help prevent some overpayments to people who might not be eligible for benefits, saving us from having to go back and try to collect money from ineligible applicants."

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Sunday sales may begin this weekend

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 8:58am
Sunday sales may begin this weekend

HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- Businesses in Hall County may begin selling alcohol on Sundays this weekend.

Voters approved Sunday package and liquor-by-the-drink sales in the March 6 election. It took nearly two months for sales to begin because county codes needed to be changed before the new law took effect.

The new codes will allow Sunday alcohol sales from 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

"These changes will make Hall County more business-friendly and enable our seasonal businesses on Lake Lanier to be even more successful," Hall County Chairman Tom Oliver said in a statement.

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Improving economy lifting local, national manufacturing

Submitted by Gainesville Times on Tuesday, April 3rd, 12:02 am
Improving economy lifting local, national manufacturing

GAINESVILLE --  Northeast Georgia manufacturers are riding a national trend of increased production and hiring.

Reports show that manufacturing rose nationwide in March and hiring in the sector also is up.

Meanwhile, local business leaders say local manufacturing is looking good, too.  Read the Entire Article in The Gainesville Times... Read More

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UHY’s David Barton to Share Knowledge on Service Organization Audits February 14

Submitted by msleff on Tuesday, February 14th, 2:35 am
UHY’s David Barton to Share Knowledge on Service Organization Audits February 14

Webinar will focus on data center audit standards and assessments

David Barton will address professional service organizations and their customers and lead a discussion on data center audit standards and assessments during a webinar Tuesday, February 14th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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Georgia Beef | From Pasture to Plate

Submitted by Hope S. Philbrick, Freelance Writer / Editor
Monday, February 6th, 2012, 11:05am
Georgia Beef | From Pasture to Plate

 

Even if you live in a skyscraper in Buckhead or Midtown Atlanta, you don’t have to go very far to find a rural vibe since nothing says “country” like standing face-to-face with a cow. And cattle can be found in all 159 counties in Georgia. According to the USDA, Georgia is the nation’s 28th largest producer of cattle and calves with 1.02 million head. The beef industry contributes $3 billion to Georgia’s economy each year.

Of course every hamburger- and steak-loving American understands the need to raise cattle. But if you live in Atlanta, purchasing beef that was raised in Georgia requires reading labels. It is available, but not necessarily every plastic-wrapped package at your grocer has been sourced locally.

Among the options available to anyone who is interested in purchasing Georgia grown beef:

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'Mega Monday' expected to set records for shopping, returns

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff
Monday, December 26th, 2011, 3:41pm

ATLANTA -- It's the biggest gift return day of the season, and experts predict "Mega Monday" could be as big as Cyber Monday or Black Friday.

Retailers slashed prices to entice customers already heading to stores to exchange gifts and hunt for after-Christmas bargains.

"Thirty-five percent more people will be returning this year, than last year," said Janice Lieberman, Consumer Correspondent for the Today Show. "For every dollar spent during the holiday, almost ten cents of it is returned." 

Some store make returns much easier than others. 

Sears may be the number one easy return store because they not only readily accept returns, but they extended their return window to 120 days through this holiday season.

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First Data: Consumers held back on spending until end of Nov.

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Saturday, December 10th, 7:30 am
First Data: Consumers held back on spending until end of Nov.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- Consumers knew better deals were coming on Black Friday and held back on spending until the end of November, according to First Data's latest SpendTrend report.

VIDEO: Black Friday brawl at Ellijay Walmart

The privately held Sandy Springs-based electronic payments company reported year-over-year dollar volume growth was up 7.3 percent in November, down from October's 9.4 percent jump.

Dollar volume growth was 8.1 percent, while transaction growth was 6.1 percent in November.

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