Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Internet giant, Facebook, is going public and will begin selling shares on Friday. Are you in?
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the Facebook, is taking his company public. Investors have been abuzz since FB first announced the news. According to an Associated Press article the world's most popular social network will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Friday. Facebook's IPO (initial public offering) is expected to be in the $34 to $38 per share. The Menlo Park, Calif. company could raise $16 billion when it goes public if the shares trade on the higher end. Has all the hype influenced your interest in the Facebook IPO? Let us know whether you’re planning to buy or sit this one out.
Atlanta unemployment rate dropped to 8.9 percent and in Forsyth County to 7.7 percent.
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the ninth consecutive month in April to 8.9 percent, the first time in more than three years the rate has dropped below nine percent. That rate is 7.7 percent for Forsyth County. The rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in March. The jobless rate was 9.8 percent in April a year ago. “We now have the lowest unemployment rate, the fewest unemployed workers, and the most jobs in Georgia in more than three years,” said Butler. “Our job market continues to improve at a modest and steady rate.” The last time Georgia’s jobless rate was below nine percent was in February of 2009, when it was also 8.9 percent…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream or yummy frozen yogurt.
We're getting closer to the warm and eventually hot "dog" days of summer. To keep cool and refreshed, this week we want to know where do you "chill" out with a frozen treat? Vote for your favorite place in Cumming that serves up frozen yogurt or ice cream during this week's Readers' Choice poll. Also be sure to write a short review of the location. Do you have a favorite? Vote below in our poll. You have until 9 a.m. Friday. Why is this place the best of its kind? Let us know in the comments section below or click on the link to the local business in the directory and write your own review. We'll announce the winner at noon Friday. Baskin Robbins/Dunkin' Donuts Bruster's Dairy Queen Dreamy Gelato and Chocolates Menchie's Frozen Yogurt The …
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The manufacturer recalled nine different brands of its dry dog food, including Kirkland Signature Foods.
Diamond Pet Foods recently expanded a voluntary recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between Dec. 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination. A local reader asked about the recall, so Patch is providing this information from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). You can sign up for recall alerts from the FDA online, or subscribe to an RSS feed. In April 2012, Diamond Pet Foods initiated three voluntary recalls of Diamond manufactured dry dog food. Although none of the additional products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella, the company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. The company stated: “We have taken corrective actions at our Gaston…
Here are some fun graduation gift discounts that you don't want to miss if you have a graduate to buy for this month.
The graduation announcements are in the mail and parties are being planned. If you have someone you love graduating from preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, college or anywhere else, you may be out shopping for the perfect gift. Patch has come up with some great gift ideas and of course, they are affordable. Here are five ideas and ways to save in our area. 1. Parsons Gifts Deal: The shop has specials on gift cards, presents and jewelry perfect for a graduate. Check out this page for their current promotions and coupons. Good Through: The specials change but if you go before May 26 and buy a gift card, you can get a free crossover bag. 2. Party City Deal: Use this coupon for 20 percent off in …
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E-mail complete open positions to liz.kennedy@patch.com.
Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Cumming Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we'll try to post a selection of jobs we've found in the area each week. Happy hunting! Two Contract Content Developers, ProEdit ProEdit has a need for two content developers to work on a 4- to 6-month instructional design project. The content developers will convert existing source documents into new formats and create additional documentation from storyboards and outlines. The content developers will be an integral part of the project documentation team and will work closely with the instructional designers and editors in the Cumming office. For more information …
Monday, May 14, 2012
You can also rate local businesses.
How to claim a listing: At Cumming Patch we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of businesses ranging from restaurants and stores to local government offices. Each listing has some general info and pictures of the business — but if you own or manage the business you can claim the listing. Claiming the listing will give you a bit more administrative access to the listing. Adding photos, details we may have missed and other information. So how do you claim your listing? You click on your business in the Cumming Patch Directory and on the right-hand side of the screen, you’ll see an icon that says “Do you own or manage this location? Claim it!" Click that link and submit. How to rate a Cumming business: If you don't own a local business, …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Cumming Patch readers choose the best staycation destination in this week's Readers' Choice poll.
Our readers voted for Lake Lanier as the favorite staycation destination in and around Cumming, receiving 29 percent of the votes in this week's poll. It's not a surprise that Lake Lanier is a favorite among many, constructed in 1951, the 692 miles of shoreline offers residents and visitors a break from the daily grind. Owned and operated by the United States Core of Engineers, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water and spectacular scenery. It has become a major recreational destination with 68 parks, overnight camping, fishing, marinas, boat ramps and hiking trails. Lake Lanier has an annual draw of more than seven million visitors. Coming in a close second with 22 percent of the votes was Shady Grove Campground also …
Come back Monday and pick your choice for getting a frozen treat in your town.
Who says you have to leave the area to take a vacation? Patch readers in the northeast suburbs last week had plenty of options to choose from in picking a favorite "staycation" destination. Readers close to Lake Lanier and Stone Mountain Park picked those natural attractions while others preferred local venues. The Readers' Choice winners: Alpharetta, Cumming: Lake Sidney Lanier, 1050 Buford Dam Road, Buford, GA 30518 Duluth: Epic Family Life Center, 2650 Olde Towne Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30097 Johns Creek: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Center, 9770 Autry Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Lilburn, Snellville, Stone Mountain and Tucker: Stone Mountain Park, 1126 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Norcross: Lake Lanier …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Lake Lanier Islands Resort area opens for the summer today with new attractions for 2012.
LanierWorld at Lake Lanier Islands opens today. According to an announcement from Lake Lanier Islands Resort, LanierWorld will have some new touches this year. The main one is that a Ferris wheel and Super Slide have been added to the LanierWorld beach area that debuted in 2011. "We’ve sought to create a beach-themed entertainment district on the shores of Lake Lanier that offers something for every type of guest who passes through our gates," said Lake Lanier Islands Resort CEO Mike Williams in the announcement. "We’re discovering that every time we rise to meet that demand, the demand grows even more. This year, we’re trying to get a couple of steps in front of the demand and really blow our guests away.” Also, an inflatable obstacle …
Joe Maynard
11:46 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
We have become big fans of The Ice Cream Social....Great people and the ice cream is some of the best that I've had....Great place to take the kids and hang out for a little while.... more ›