Work & Business
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Watkinsville Bakery to Supply for Whole Foods
WATKINSVILLE- One local bakery’s products will be seen in stores throughout the southeast. KiKi’s Bakery of Watkinsville will soon have three of its products for sale in Whole Foods stores. Those 33 stores will be in 6 different states: Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama. This news comes…
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UGA Students Gain Business Experience Through Couture a la Cart
ATHENS — UGA students are getting the chance to learn hands on entrepreneurial skills by selling mostly student made goods from a converted golf cart.
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What to Wear to Summer Interviews
Reporter Sierra Grady is at the UGA Summer Employment Career Fair discovering what to wear to your summer interviews.
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House Bill 225 Could Affect Taxi Drivers
The Athens-Clarke County Commissioners are trying to boost the regulations of local taxi companies. How they decide to do that will all depend on a House Bill, which is awaiting approval in the Senate. This bill would prohibit local governments from enforcing stricter licensing requirements or background checks on for-hire…
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Why March Madness Means More Money For Local Businesses
The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournamentbegins in earnest today. With games all day long starting at noon, most people will be looking at their brackets and favorite teams. For others, though, “March Madness” means something else. Money. Reporter C.J. Gaan looks into what two Athens restaurants expect to see during…
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Business Changing its Locations in Athens
ATHENS, Ga- One business in Athens is on the move. Half Moon Outfitters will be relocating to Prince Avenue and taking over the empty New Way Cleaners building. Half Moon manager Chad Hall says he’s looking forward to having five times more space than they currently have. He says all…
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Craigslist Safe Zones
COMMERCE, Ga- The Commerce Police Department is offering its facility as a safe zone for Craigslist transactions. When meeting a stranger, you can come to the police department, ask for an officer escort and they will lend their presence to oversee the meeting. Citizens can also call the department if…
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Breweries May Be Able to Sell Craft Beer Directly to People in Georgia
Athens – A Georgia Senate bill is now in a committee this week after a push from local beer makers to allow them to sell beer straight to their customers. Right now breweries in Georgia are unable to sell beer to people to drink off the premises. John Cochran is…
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New Business Enters Downtown Athens
ATHENS, GA - Cloister Collection hopes for success as it opens its doors in downtown Athens.
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Athens Home Depot Hires 30 New Employees
ATHENS, GA - The Home Depot on Epps Bridge Road will hire 30 new employees for the spring.