The Chatsworth Times

Georgia sets new records for investment, job growth

ATLANTA - New investment in Georgia topped $21.2 billion during the last fiscal year, with 358 projects creating 51,132 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday.The investment and jobs figures … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 8/11/22

First National Community Bank to celebrate customers

CHATSWORTH – First National Community Bank (FNCB) has outlined plans for a series of branch wide customer appreciation events to be held in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. The first … more

8/3/22

Real Estate: Is a master lease a good strategy?

The very first rental property Ashley and I ever managed was a little three-bedroom, two-bath house on Kids Drive up in Dalton. At the time, we lived in Villanow, and Dalton was a place we … more

By Joe and Ashley English | 8/3/22

Building a better future for Murray

In many conversations with Murray County residents I hear stories of how there were at one time an abundance of retail activity here in our community. They speak of men’s clothing stores, shoe … more

By Barry Gentry | 8/2/22

Why rentals are better than assignment fees

I read a great social media post this morning. It was from an investor who was writing to explain why long-term rentals are something wholesalers need to consider when they get houses under contract. … more

By Joe and Ashley English | 7/28/22

Savannah port does record business

SAVANNAH – Fiscal Year 2022 was another record-breaker for the Georgia Ports Authority, with container volumes growing 8 percent for a total of 5.76 million twenty-foot equivalent container … more

By Georgia Port Authority | 7/26/22

From left, Lauretta Hannon, executive director of the GNTC Foundation; Jarrod S. Floyd, UCB senior vice president/commercial relationship manager; Scott Tucker, UCB northwest Georgia region president; and Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, announce the UCB Foundation’s donation to GNTC.

GNTC Foundation receives donation from United Community Bank Foundation

The United Community Bank (UCB) Foundation is donating $2,500 to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC).While the donation is the UCB Foundation’s first donation to GNTC, the local bank … more

7/21/22

Real Estate: Time is money more than money

When I was first exposed to real estate investing, I was working for an investor down in Atlanta on his rehab crew. The guy’s name was Andy, and he had two of my friends and me doing everything … more

By Joe and Ashley English | 7/21/22

Georgia unemployment rate falls below 3 percent

ATLANTA - Georgia’s unemployment rate dipped below 3% last month for the first time ever, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.The rate of joblessness fell to 2.9% in June, well … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 7/21/22

Chatsworth DDA offers facade grants

Building owners in downtown Chatsworth could qualify for up to $2,500 in grants being made available by the Downtown Development Authority.Donations to the DDA by Georgia Power and the City of … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 7/19/22

Helping entrepreneurs thrive with counseling, education

By Terri DenisonSBA Georgia District DirectorWord Count: 460When asked what they need to start and operate a successful, people will quickly say capital, sales, and contracts. However, they often … more

By Terri Denison, SBA Georgia District Director | 7/17/22

Georgia Power critics want less coal, more renewables

ATLANTA - Georgia Power’s latest plan for meeting the electrical-generation needs of its customers would keep the Atlanta-based utility on a path toward relying less on burning coal and more on … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 7/17/22

Food City partners with Door Dash for delivery

ABINGDON, VA – Food City recently announced that the local supermarket retailer is expanding its partnership with DoorDash, … more

Submitted by Food City | 7/17/22

Shaw named to 'Best Companies to Sell for List'

DALTON – Shaw Industries Group Inc. has been named to Selling Power magazine’s 50 Best Companies to Sell For list in 2022. This year marks the 19th consecutive year Shaw has made the … more

Submitted by Shaw Industries | 7/14/22

Food City stores selling tickets for Bass Pro Shops Night Race

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Bristol Motor Speedway and its longtime partner, Food City, will once again make it super-easy for fans to purchase tickets to the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Sept. 15-17. … more

Submitted by Food City | 7/14/22

Georgia ends fiscal year on a strong note

ATLANTA - Georgia closed out fiscal 2022 last month with a bulging budget surplus fueled by a significant increase in tax revenue.The state Department of Revenue collected $2.85 billion in taxes in … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 7/14/22

Real Estate: What all does a real estate investor do?

I frequently get asked, “What all does a real estate investor do?” Oftentimes I find that what they’re asking about is what investors do on a daily basis as opposed to what skill … more

By Joe and Ashley English | 7/14/22

Food City nominees named top women in grocery

ABINGDON, VA – Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery initiative recognizes the important role that women play in the food and grocery industry. Two Food City women grocers are named … more

Submitted by Food City | 7/10/22

Paralyzed Veterans of America, Food City, Petty kick off in-store donation drive

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers, once again kicked off its … more

Submitted by Food City | 7/1/22

Real Estate: How we handled our rent increase

Last week, I talked to you about the increased property maintenance costs landlords are facing on their rental properties. We showed how some repairs are now costing 50% more than they did just a … more

By Joe and Ashley English | 7/1/22