...citizens' ability to pay," said Rep. Garry Smith, R-Simpsonville. "That's a reasonable thing to do." Business representatives particularly were concerned about businesses taking on a larger portion of the tax burden now that last year's...

...It seems there are a lot of areas that are not meeting that standard now." Augusta city officials and business representatives continue to work on the air-quality issues, said Scott MacGregor, the vice president for the Augusta Metro...

...centerpiece of the downtown area after the closing of the historic Pavilion amusement park this fall. About 80 business representatives attended a meeting Thursday where city council members discussed projects or studies considered for the area...

...gathered at the state Capitol. He and Mr. Paulison met with Gov. Sonny Perdue, state emergency leaders and business representatives behind closed doors. Georgia avoided the devastation caused along the Gulf Coast by hurricanes Katrina and...

...Augusta, she said.Similar events attracted 65 business representatives to a Barnwell meeting, and a capacity crowd...first-served basis.To register, small business representatives should go online to www.srs.gov/recovery...

...404) 589-8424 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com. What's Next: University of Georgia Terry College of Business representatives will travel to Augusta on Jan. 6 to deliver the forecast to local executives and officials. The luncheon will...

...in 2004 and 2005. Columbia County Schools Superintendent Tommy Price offered his thanks to the more than 100 business representatives and school officials attending the breakfast. "We certainly would not be able to do some of the things we...

...assisting clients in investment-related activities. - Duane T. Anglin has joined ADT Securities as a small-business representative. He was previously employed by Carroll Tire Inc. The Evans resident's responsibilities include security for...

...which would have hired all local workers who invest in the local economy, union officials say. Tom Jenkins, a business representative for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Augusta, previously said he was told Krog...

...Gov. Sonny Perdue will be in attendance for Thursday's Red Carpet Tour of Augusta. While on the tour, business representatives will be shown Columbia County, Fort Gordon and the Miracle Mile industrial area on Marvin Griffin Road, home...