Business News

GA Department of Agriculture Declares State Grown Peppers, Tomatoes Safe

lydia.senn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:19:27 -0700

Last month the Food and Drug Administration found a salmonella strain in jalapeno peppers distributed in Texas and Georgia.

Agricola Zaragoza, Inc., a distributer located in McAllen, Texas, is recalling jalapeno peppers distributed in Georgia and Texas since June 30 because they could be contaminated with Salmonella Saintpaul. The FDA says this strain is responsible for the current outbreak.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is advising consumers that Georgia grown peppers are still safe.

Business Briefs: Price Drop at Pump, House Approves Mortgage Bailout

liz.flowers — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:45:17 -0700

Mortgage Relief Approved by House
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Wednesday a housing bill that includes a rescue plan for government-backed mortgage sources Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The government bailout could cost taxpayers as much as $25 billion.

The House approved the measure by a wide margin after the markets closed. It contains a measure proposed by President George W. Bush to back Fannie and Freddie, should the firms need it. Bush had earlier opposed such bailout efforts, threatening a veto.

Ted's Montana Grill Has Best Burger

lydia.senn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:17:27 -0700

Ted’s Montana Grill has been nominated by America Online’s (AOL) “CityGuide” editorial team for “Best Burger.” Ted’s was name among nine other Atlanta-area restaurants.

During the months of May and June From May 8 to July 10, AOL visitors could vote once a day for their favorite dining and nightlife spots in the city. More than 2.6 million votes were cast nationwide for the City’s Best Awards, with final voting results published on July 22.

Sawnee to Issue Retirement Capital to Long Standing Customers

lydia.senn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:44:45 -0700

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, a member-owned, “not-for-profit” electric cooperative, announced Monday that it is preparing a refund through a special general retirement of patronage capital, to customers who were members in 1983 and/or 1984.

The Cooperative stated that approximately $1.36 million will be returned to eligible members; current members who received service during this period will receive a credit on their electric bill and former members who no longer receive service from Sawnee will receive a check in the mail.

Price Tackles Rising Gas Costs on Local Business

lydia.senn — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:16:31 -0700

The rising price of gasoline is no longer breaking news. Each week, headlines across America tell readers that the cost of fuel has risen to another record-breaking high. Everyone is feeling the pinch at the pump, from soccer moms to local business owners.

Rep. Tom Price (R-GA-6) met with local business owners and managers earlier today at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce offices in Alpharetta, to discuss how the rising price of fuel is affecting their business practices.

“Everybody is in the transportation business,” said Price.

More Ammunition to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

lydia.senn — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:02:03 -0700

According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft costs its victims more than $25 billion in losses each year. The average loss per victim is $4,543, according to Javelin Group. But identity theft victims don’t typically discover the theft until 12 months after it occurs.

There is no question identity theft is a growing problem, aided in part by the “internet age” with practically every financial transaction accessible online.

F2O Provides Fresh Experience.

lydia.senn — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:45:05 -0700

Tom Winter, owner of Fresh 2 Order in Johns Creek, boasts that his restaurant has the best brunch in town, and he might just be right. On Sunday morning the eatery offers an array of breakfast items that will satisfy any appetite.

With a mission of providing hungry patrons with gourmet food in less than 10 minutes for around $10, F2O, has solidified itself as a lunch staple in Johns Creek. This concept is what drew Winter and his wife Heather to the restaurant franchise in the first place.

Fed Cuts Rate by a Quarter Point

liz.flowers — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:12:06 -0700

The Federal Reserve's policy-setting Open Market Committee today lowered the benchmark Federal Funds target rate by one-quarter point, to 2.0 percent. Early morning reports showed national economic growth on target.

Text of Release:

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate 25 basis points to 2 percent.

Johns Creek Set To Go Wireless

liz.flowers — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:05:38 -0700

Johns Creek is once again making history, by becoming one of the first cities to be truly wireless.

ClearView Technologies, LLC is bringing the latest in cutting edge technology to businesses in Johns Creek. Local business owners will have the opportunity to run their business using a broadband, a high-speed internet signal, wirelessly service free from routers, Ethernet cables and other corded devices that can get in the way of seamless technology.

Emory CEO Settles Into The Creek

lydia.senn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:39:13 -0700

Originally published in The Post April 11, 2008.

Last year when Emory Johns Creek Hospital was looking for a new chief executive officer, John Quinlivan jumped at the opportunity to return to the Atlanta area.

“Johns Creek is a great little city,” Quinlivan said. “It has been great for me to see the city develop as the hospital develops.”