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New chamber members

The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the following new members Feb. 1 at the monthly networking luncheon at Outback Steakhouse: Marc A Jean Pierre of Army Cadets of America, Destry and Noreen Carrasquillo of Italian Ice, Dr. Andy Smith of Ga. Primary and Urgent Care, Mary McCane of the Rockdale Republican Party, Cheryl Raper of Ga. Primary and Urgent Care, Stephen Garrett of GMP Solutions, Richard Smith of The News, Jaeson Behrmann of The ... Read More

Updated: feb. 04, 2012 6:36 a.m.

	Covington Sears to close March 27 Covington's Sears will close March 27 because of underperformance and is discounting prices in an effort to move its inventory. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 6:15 p.m.
	Gas prices on the rise again Like any other business owner, Joey Libasci cringes at the thought of increasing gas prices. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 10:05 a.m.
	Conyers company named to Bulldog 100 Inspect-All Services, based in Conyers, was recognized Jan. 21, when the University of Georgia Alumni Association announced the rankings of the 2012 Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses. » Read More Posted: jan. 31, 2012 7:57 p.m.
	RMC welcomes new Chief Nursing Officer Rockdale Medical Center recently named Deborah Almauhy, RN, CRRN, PhD, JD, as the hospital's new Chief Nursing Officer. » Read More Posted: jan. 26, 2012 11:58 a.m.
	Hiring nearly complete at new Walmart The new Walmart at the intersection of Brown Bridge and Salem roads has hired 282 workers and nearly completed its hiring. » Read More Posted: jan. 25, 2012 1:46 p.m.
	Economic signs up in the new year After several years of flat lining sales, small signs of increased consumer demand are breaking through in the local economic winter. » Read More Posted: jan. 20, 2012 8:15 p.m. \| Updated: jan. 21, 2012 12:14 a.m.
	Blue Willow new owner excited about future Donald Poss may have saved the Blue Willow. » Read More Posted: jan. 17, 2012 10:04 p.m.
	Blue Willow to stay open despite sale The Blue Willow Inn Restaurant will sell all the property surrounding the restaurant, including the historic mansion, as part of its bankruptcy plan, according to federal documents and restaurant management. » Read More Posted: jan. 16, 2012 3:52 p.m.
	Conyers Food Lion to close The parent company of Food Lion announced Wednesday the Conyers location for the grocery store chain would be closing within 30 days. » Read More Posted: jan. 12, 2012 5:34 p.m. \| Updated: jan. 12, 2012 5:38 p.m.
	Supporter Spotlight: Electric Auto Ever since Electric Autos opened in Conyers last July, owner Dave McKemzie has found customers to be extremely favorable to the electric vehicles; they have had enough with the high gas prices the country has been experiencing. » Read More Posted: jan. 08, 2012 3:23 a.m.
	Hundreds turn up for Walmart hiring Walmart has hired around 100 employees - 75 percent of which are full time - for its new store at the intersection of Brown Bridge and Salem roads. » Read More Posted: jan. 05, 2012 10:27 p.m.
	Companies struggling to fill skilled positions A local company is looking to hire 100 people in the coming weeks, welcome news in an uncertain economy. But the staffing company that is handling the hiring process may have trouble filling those 100 positions. » Read More Posted: dec. 27, 2011 6:57 p.m. \| Updated: dec. 28, 2011 12:52 a.m.
	Supporter Spotlight: Beauty with Merle Norman Opening a Merle Norman studio has been a childhood dream come true for Tammie Polston. » Read More Posted: dec. 16, 2011 4:30 p.m. \| Updated: dec. 19, 2011 2:22 p.m.
	Business incubator not in Acuity property IN BRIEF: The business incubator will not be located in the Acuity Brands property that sparked the idea, but local leaders will still pursue the program. » Read More Posted: dec. 08, 2011 12:41 a.m.
	$20,000 for video profile approved The Development Authority approved $19,800 towards a promotional video to be used for economic development in recruiting companies to the area. » Read More Posted: dec. 06, 2011 5:40 p.m.
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