FIRST ON 3: Mohawk brings 500 jobs to Chattooga County

Mohawk Industries is adding 500 jobs to Chattooga County, Georgia during the next five years as part of a $180 million investment.
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/18604127/first-on-3-mohawk-brings-500-jobs-to-chattooga-county

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:14:56 -0700

Mohawk to expand Summerville manufacturing operations - adding 500 jobs

Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries is expanding the company’s Summerville manufacturing operations in Chattooga County. Mohawk anticipates adding about 500 jobs in Summerville over the next five years...
http://rn-t.com/bookmark/18696769

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:12:40 -0700

Mohawk brings 500 new jobs to Chattooga County

SUMMERVILLE, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries is expanding the company's Summerville manufacturing operations in Chattooga County. Mohawk anticipates adding about 500 jobs in Summerville over the next five years through investments in manufacturing technologies that support the company's sustainable manufacturing processes.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/23/mohawk-brings-500-new-jobs-chattooga-county/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:21:57 -0700

Georgia Governor Announces 500 Jobs Coming To Chattooga County's Mohawk Industries

Here's a release from Governor Nathan Deal's office. Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries is expanding the company’s Summerville manufacturing operations in Chattooga County. Mohawk anticipates adding about 500 jobs in Summerville over the next five years through investments in manufacturing technologies that support the company’s sustainable manufacturing ...
http://www.wdef.com/content/news/business/story/Georgia-Governor-Announces-500-Jobs-Coming-To/Pu-yeX4qmkqDCQV9iIb95g.cspx?rss=3482

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:01 -0700

Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings

CALHOUN, Georgia, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced 2012 first quarter net earnings of $40 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.58, a 38% increase over last year´s first quarter adjusted EPS. …
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/4916627-mohawk-industries-inc-announces-first-quarter-earnings

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 13:31:12 -0700

ATC hosts annual G.I.R.L.S. Summer Camp

High school students from Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Lee, Randolph, and Terrell counties, and Turner Job Corps will spend two days on the campus of Albany Tech. They will learn the basics of carpentry, electrical wiring, electromechanical engineering, and heating & air conditioning.
http://www.walb.com/story/18582650/albany-technical-college-holds-third-annual-girls-summer-camp

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:29:51 -0700

Interstate-75 interchange work coming to Calhoun Ga., area

CALHOUN, Ga. -- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $16.8 million contract for an Interstate 75 interchange project at Union Grove Road in Gordon County, a news release states.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/13/interstate-75-interchange-work-gdot-calhoun-ga-a/

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 21:14:46 -0700

Biker wrecks avoiding Lover's Lane deer

Trooper Jewel says 31-year-old David Smith was headed West on Lover's Lane Road.  Smith tried to avoid a deer, and ran off the road in the 1400 block of Lover's Lane Road.
http://www.walb.com/story/18579720/motorcycle-versus-deer-accident-in-lee-county

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 03:29:31 -0700

Free Kid's Fishing Derby set for May 12 at Lake Russell

The event will take place at the Calhoun Falls Bank Fishing Area, located on S.C. 72 between the S.C. 72 Bridge and Calhoun Falls. Registration is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Fishing hours are from 8 to 11 a.m.
http://www.independentmail.com/news/2012/may/09/free-kids-fishing-derby-set-for-may-12-at-lake/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Man charged in two North Georgia burglaries

A Lindale, Ga., man who was arrested in Floyd County is now being accused of two burglaries that occurred in Calhoun.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/15/man-charged-two-north-georgia-burglaries/

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 12:41:19 -0700