The Chatsworth Times

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

Murray job market remains tight

Fifty fewer people were employed in Murray County in May than the previous month but the county’s employment numbers remain substantially improved over last year.Department of Labor statistics … more

By Jimmy Espy. Editor | 6/28/22

Real Estate: Why rents must go up

Price increases are staggering right now. I know everyone is feeling it at the gas pumps and at the grocery stores. But what about us landlords? I can say from personal experience that we are feeling … more

By Joe and Ashley English | 6/24/22

Georgia Power looking to raise rates next year

ATLANTA - Georgia Power is asking the state Public Service Commission (PSC) for a rate hike of nearly 12% during the next three years, with the vast majority of the increase front-loaded into … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/24/22

Shaw hiring center to open in Cartersville

CARTERSVILLE — Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) has announced the opening of a new hiring center in Cartersville, as the company creates a more accessible hiring process for candidates in the … more

6/24/22