UKIAH, Calif. — The assets and brand of long-time Ukiah business Carousel Carpet Mills were acquired by a Georgia company, it was announced today. Robertex Associates, a nationwide carpet company ...
Outdoor excursions not limited to summer The temperature has dropped, and sunsets come earlier. This year, don’t let the changing season pass you by. There are many fun activities this exciting time of year, both outdoors and in, that yo...
Recycling batteries prevents pollution During the holidays, we scour the stores for the newest gadgets and electronics to give as gifts. But, some people forget new animatronic animals and game system remotes need batteries to oper-ate...
NGNB board votes to oust Lance as president, CEO The board of directors of North Georgia National Bank has voted to oust president and CEO David Lance and executive vice president Donna McEntyre. Lance said the board decided the bank needed...
Georgia Power request would raise power bill ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Power has asked the Public Service Commission to approve increased fuel charges that would raise the bill for the typical residential customer by $6.98 a month. The Atlant...
Mama's goes back to the food 'Basics' Mama’s Homecooking is returning to what made it successful, said owner Ron Dobbs. Dobbs, who bought the Calhoun restaurant from founder Sonny Chung several years ago, said the popular all-you-can-...
Simon Property to buy Prime Outlets for $700M DES MOINES , Iowa (AP) — Simon Property Group Inc. said Tuesday it will buy the outlet shopping centers owned by Prime Outlets Acquisition Co., solidifying its position as the nation’s la...
Mahindra to close Calhoun tractor assembly operation Auto and farm equipment manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) today said its U.S.-based subsidiary will open a new assembly and distribution center by the end of this month. The new assembl...
Cintas will close Calhoun facility Cincinnati-based Cintas Corp. said it will close its Calhoun facility, 100 Rus Drive, and move those operations to Chattanooga. The closing will eliminate 40 jobs in Calhoun, according to the comp...
The Berry College Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. Stan Pethel, will perform at area churches this November. The annual “Pizza Tour,” as it has come to be known, has provided the opportunity for B...
To a novice, home brewing might look complicated, even intimidating. For that reason, the Zymurgical Initiative of Northwest Georgia, or Z.I.N.G., will be giving demonstrations at the Harris Arts...
Chances are Calhoun High School seniors Clifford Lance and Mauricio Penagos won’t ever have to stand in the middle of the street and sell beads to survive. But while they were peddling them Sat...
CALHOUN, Ga., Oct. 29 -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced 2009 third quarter net earnings of $34 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.50 which included a restructur...
Heading to a local pumpkin patch to pick the season’s best is a time-honored fall family activity. A fall favorite this year is the Payne Farm, located on Salem Road. The farm is hosting a contes...
Hanna Pate, a sales associate with ERA Team Advantage, has been accepted as a candidate and is currently attending one of the most advanced training programs in the nation. This program is designed...
The Beaulieu Commercial plant in Adairsville is one of 17 organizations that will receive a Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes E...
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that 69,869 laid-off workers filed first-time claims for state unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in August, an increase of 18.2 percent from Augu...
AP - The mystery surrounding a Toyota Prius whose driver reported a stuck accelerator deepened Sunday as the motorist's attorney dismissed a congressional memo that questions his client's version of events.
AP - Key results from a landmark federal study are in, and the results are disappointing for diabetics: Adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects.
AP - The retirement nest egg of an entire generation is stashed away in this small town along the Ohio River: $2.5 trillion in IOUs from the federal government, payable to the Social Security Administration.