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Local nonprofits gain grant to help domestic violence victims in Georgia

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 7:50pm

Local nonprofits gain grant to help domestic violence victims in Georgia

ATLANTA -- The Judicial Council of Georgia Domestic Violence Committee awarded a grant on Friday that will go towards the work of nine nonprofit organizations in and near Atlanta.

The grant of almost $1.7 billion will help bring legal services to around 4,500 people with low income around Georgia who have suffered from domestic violence and are working to bounce back. A spokeswoman for the Judicial Council reported that the funds are given each year to develop domestic violence training and legal services for victims.

According to the spokeswoman, not included are divorces, deportations and other matters which are not related with the victim's safety, along with economic security.

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Brian Frank named to The Financial Times’ “Top 400 Financial Advisors”

Submitted by Judith Fouts

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 10:03am

Brian Frank named to The Financial Times’ “Top 400 Financial Advisors”

Atlanta -- Morgan Stanley announced today that, Brian Frank, a Managing Director - Wealth Advisor, with the Premier Wealth Management Group in the Firm’s Atlanta Wealth Management office, has been named to The Financial Times’ inaugural list of America’s Top 400 Advisors.

The “Financial Times’ Top 400 Advisors” is a select group of individuals who have a minimum of $250 million in assets under management (AUM) and ten years of industry experience. Qualified financial advisors were scored on six attributes: AUM, AUM growth rate, compliance records, experience, industry certifications and online accessibility. Financial advisors also had to commit to complete anonymous quarterly sentiment surveys for the FT.

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Chamber to host Partners in Education breakfast

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 11:45am

Chamber to host Partners in Education breakfast

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce will hold a breakfast reception for the school district's Partners in Education later this month.

The event will be held Tuesday, Apr. 23 at 8 a.m. at Spring Hill Elementary School.

Several awards will be presented at the breakfast, including the Outstanding Business Partner of the Year, Outstanding Fayette County School and the Junior Entrepreneur Award.

Muriel Summers, principal of A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh, N.C., will be the keynote speaker. A.B. Combs is the first leadership elementary school in the U.S.

Visit fayettechamber.org to register for the event. The cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Spring Hill Elementary is located at 100 Bradford Road in Fayetteville.

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Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 2:05pm

Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

On the heels of a successful campaign launch for "I Am Not Yours!"- a campaign committed to taking a stand against child sexual exploitation, Jasmine Guy has been making her case in national media with the likes of

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Olive Garden promises cheaper food, more options

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 7:15pm

Olive Garden promises cheaper food, more options

(NBC) -- Fret not, Olive Garden lovers: The "endless" breadsticks aren't going away.

But new management has big changes in store for the casual dining chain, which touts family-style Italian food and has struggled with declining sales.

The chain's president, Dave George told investors on Tuesday the changes include creating a new logo and toning down its the "Old World Style," the Tuscan-style stonework and wooden archways that have been a signature part of Olive Garden restaurants since 2000.

"You're not going to see stainless steel showing up tomorrow in a Tuscan Farmhouse," George said, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

George, who became Olive Garden's president in January, said the look would be "more relevant." Olive Garden is part of the Orlando, Fla.-based Darden Restaurants chain that includes Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse.

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Ga. golf cart manufacturer issues recall

Submitted by Associated Press

Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 10:37am

Ga. golf cart manufacturer issues recall

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- An Augusta-based golf cart manufacturer has issued a recall for 950 of its vehicles.

Club Car has issued recalls for some of its gas-powered golf carts, which are used for short-distance transportation.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the fuel hose could separate from the fuel tank, which poses a fire hazard.

Federal officials say the vehicles involved in the recall were manufactured in 2013.

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Bank of America adds 35 small biz bankers in Atlanta

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 4:44pm

Bank of America adds 35 small biz bankers in Atlanta

ATLANTA -- Bank of America Corp. reported Wednesday it hit its target of hiring more that 1,000 small business bankers in 2012, including 35 in Metro Atlanta.

The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank said it extended $280.2 million in credit to Georgia small businesses and $8.7 billion nationally last year. The $8.7 billion was an increase of 28 percent over 2011.

It recently reported net income of $2.8 billion for 2012. It also saw its head count shrink by about 5,000 employees to 267,190 in the fourth quarter, evidence that BofA is still trimming staff levels as it works to lower its expenses. Branches also continued to close, with BofA reporting 5,478 banking centers across its U.S. franchise at the end of the year, down from 5,702 centers a year earlier.

Bank of America is the third-largest bank in metro Atlanta with 145 local branches and $20.4 billion in area deposits for a market share of 17 percent.

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