Ray MacNair: Apply CEOs' money to bailouts Nov 25, 2008
Remember the tech stock bubble bursting in 1999, the real estate bubble bursting about a year ago, and now the subprime mortgage bubble bursting. I can now see another bubble bursting - the CEO compensation package bubble. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Budget burden looms for A-C commissioners Nov 20, 2008
Growth has been healthy but slowing for two years, and Culpepper said he is starting to see signs of an impending local recession, such as declining revenue from a tax on real estate transactions, a sign of a housing bust. Department heads will be asked how they'd deal with a 5 percent budget cut next year, rather than the usual 3 percent, Culpepper said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
James Barrett Malone Sworn in as Attorney Nov 19, 2008
Malone said he will practice commercial and real estate law, banking, business transaction and corporate law. He will begin his career on the staff of Prior, Daniel and Wiltshire, LLC of Athens. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Smith: Oxford, UGA share bond Oct 29, 2008
With a 20-year affiliation with Oxford, UGA, with a prime and prestigious piece of real estate, has a facility on a prime and prestigious piece of real estate that will provide a home for enlightened opportunity for students for generations to come. There is more to the Oxford experience than the classroom and the library. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Work set to start on fraternity park Oct 22, 2008
Contractors working for the UGA Real Estate Foundation expect to have houses for the four fraternities completed by fall 2009, at a cost of about $11 ... A global credit crisis will not slow down construction on the Greek Park or on other large UGA construction projects that will be financed on borrowed money, said UGA Real Estate Foundation President Eric Orbock and Tim Burgess, UGA's senior vice president for finance and administration ... But the UGA Real Estate Foundation has a $50 million... (Athens Banner-Herald)
ABH Corrections Oct 21, 2008
A news brief published Sunday on Page B3 of the Athens Banner-Herald about the deadline for paying real estate and personal property taxes in Clarke County gave the incorrect deadline in the third paragraph. As explained in the first paragraph, Monday was the deadline to pay taxes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A-C property tax bills due Monday Oct 19, 2008
Monday is the final day to pay real estate and personal property tax bills without facing late fees, according to the Athens-Clarke Tax Commissioner's office. Bills were mailed Aug. 20 to the owner's address of record as of Jan. 1, and failure to receive a bill does not exempt an owner from payment. (Athens Banner-Herald)
First dean selected for med school Oct 16, 2008
UGA's Real Estate Foundation will rent the buildings to the state after paying about $15 million to buy and retrofit them for medical classes. The U.S. Navy Supply Corps School in Normaltown is slated to become the permanent home for the medical campus after the Navy school moves to Rhode Island in 2011. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carol Lavinder: Chambliss' bailout vote bought Oct 8, 2008
Chambliss must appreciate the more than $700,000 donated to his campaigns over the years by the finance, insurance and real estate industries ... Chambliss must appreciate the more than $700,000 donated to his campaigns over the years by the finance, insurance and real estate industries. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Forum to analyze economic crisis Oct 7, 2008
Panelists will be real estate professor James Kau, economics professor William D. Lastrapes and finance professor Christopher Stivers. The panelists will spend about 30 minutes sharing their views on what precipitated the Wall Street crisis, the congressional response and what the future may hold. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Joe Polaneczky: Quote taken out of context Oct 7, 2008
While I applaud the Athens Banner-Herald for moving toward a local approach to investigating these unprecedented times in real estate, I was shocked out of my pajamas Sunday to read an out-of-context quote attributed to me, a quote that could cost me dearly in my business (Story, ""). Cold-called by staff writer Adam Thompson, I explained to him the phenomenon of the subprime subdivision, newer subdivisions that have stalled, leaving those who bought in early without a true neighborhood to call... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Let Bloomberg run again Oct 7, 2008
New York's mayor wants to break the term-limit barrier, a drag on democracy. By the Monitor's Editorial Board. (Christian Science Monitor)
Nelson: Fix Orkin tract issues or forget it Oct 5, 2008
"It got a little crossways because the governor thought it was paying too much, but we were paying what it was appraised for," said Athens real estate broker Gerry Whitworth regarding the Solvay negotiations. And as Athens Area Chamber of Commerce President Doc Eldridge points out, the Orkin estate has so much land in inventory, they don't need to sell it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Junior Moss leaves Lady Bulldog basketball team Sep 19, 2008
Junior Lindsey Moss has decided not to return to Georgia women's basketball this season to pursue career opportunities in the modeling and real estate industries. "It was a choice that Lindsay made to pursue an interest other than basketball," head coach Andy Landers said in a release. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Reporters on the Job Sep 9, 2008
from the September 9, 2008 edition. Frozen Shakes in Tehran: One of the favorite lunch stops for staff writer Scott Peterson when he's in Tehran is a hole-in-the-wall joint that sells excellent shwarmas, a sandwich similar to the Greek gyro. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Local businessman Leroy Dukes dies at 69 Sep 8, 2008
Dukes, known for his outgoing, upbeat nature and boisterous laugh, had worked in commercial real estate with Coldwell Banker since 1998. Before joining Coldwell Banker he worked as partner and general manager of the former Ramada Inn for 20 years, before it was bought and converted to the Holiday Inn Express. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Smith: Dukes' life was a colorful canvas Sep 8, 2008
He sold real estate successfully before taking over the Ramada, where his general manager duties allowed time to volunteer for the community and the Bulldogs. There was always a buzz of excitement at his place of business. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jewish literature series goes graphic Sep 3, 2008
Other graphic novels that will be discussed are Art Spiegelman's classic "The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale," Ben Katchor's "Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer," Harvey Pekar's "The Quitter," and Joann Sfar's "The Rabbi's Cat." ... Nov. 24: Ben Katchor's "Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Thieves take A/C from house for sale Aug 24, 2008
A real estate agent called police Friday because someone stole the air conditioner from a house being sold on Sweet Gum Way, Athens-Clarke police said. The unit was worth $3,200, according to police. (Athens Banner-Herald)
AVP, Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results Aug 15, 2008
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How Much Is That Gold Medal Actually Worth? Aug 14, 2008
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WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Announces Expanded Woodward Dream Cruise Coverage with Three Live Specials and Retro TV Aug 14, 2008
Source: WXYZ-TV/Channel 7. Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- From funky fins to flashy fenders, the grand daddy of classic cruises is ready to roll, and WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 is revved up to bring you all the action for the 14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BOE, interim superintendentwill air new policies Jun 26, 2008
Simms is an employee of the school district, and as long as you abide by the law - citing job performance, legal and (real estate purchasing) - we can go into a closed session meeting," Worthy said. The new policies could help repair relations with the superintendent and board members, said Allison Wright, the board's vice president. "(Simms) said in his letter that we needed to change some policies for him to stay on," Wright said. "If they get passed, that will show that we're all agreeing... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Meeting an attempt to resolve BOE differences Jun 20, 2008
" Under an exemption to Georgia's Open Meetings law, school board members can meet behind closed doors to discuss a real estate buy, litigation or employees' performance. The exemption to discuss personnel applies only to the employment or performance of a specific worker, not to personnel policy in general. Worthy wouldn't talk about Simms' resignation letter or whether he expects the meeting to lead to a resolution, citing a state law that prevents a single board member from making a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Remarks by the President in a Toast at a Social Dinner in Honor of American Jazz Jun 20, 2008
Source: White House Press Office. WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East Room. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Talk focuses on growth at Barrow GOP forum Jun 11, 2008
This makes no sense - unless you're selling real estate. " One of the real estate agents, incumbent commission Chairman Doug Garrison, touted his experience and said he has the experience to prepare Barrow County for impending growth. Change is inevitable, he said, and Barrow voters should to be ready to embrace it and its benefits. "We will continue planning for Barrow's future," Garrison said. "This plan should include teamwork, sound decision-making, fiscal responsibility and leadership, as... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tax hike plan draws opposition May 11, 2008
" All of Athens-Clarke's taxable real estate is worth a total of $3.9 billion this year, up by $210,207,402 - or about 5.7 percent from last year, Dunagan said. In 2007, the taxable property grew by 9 percent from the previous year, and in 2006 the value increased about 10 percent. Most individual homes only grew slightly in value, Dunagan said. "On average, values increased about 3 percent," he said. But former Athens-Clarke Commissioner Cardee Kilpatrick, no novice to the property tax process,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia gives Felton another chance Mar 19, 2008
He probably had begun the process of calling his real estate agent in preparation. "It's been such a bizarre year," said Melanie Felton, the coach's wife, with tears streaming down her face after the championship. (DawgPost.com)
Taking the mess out of fingerprinting Mar 6, 2008
" Athens-Clarke police used a grant a couple of years ago to get another live-scan machine for the jail and took the older one to police headquarters, he said. Law-abiding citizens also need fingerprints for lots of reasons, from getting a liquor license or gun permit, to working in child care or real estate. Until recently, locals could go to police headquarters on Lexington Road for an inkless fingerprint, or go to the courthouse, where they would walk away with black fingertips. That changed... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Grad student's family arrives from embattled Kenya Feb 21, 2008
Very happy," Peter Gachanja said Wednesday. Wife Serah Nyakio and son Victor arrived at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Monday after a journey from Nairobi that stretched out over two days. After a day of rest, the family set out Wednesday to enroll Victor in school and lease an apartment for what will be an extended visit. Gachanja, studying for a master's degree in Romance languages at UGA, has worked to get his family here since December, when a disputed presidential... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Plan ahead when deciding to trade up Jan 15, 2008
Buyers could stretch a little and scoop up a better deal, said Drew McGukin, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Peachtree Battle. "Think about how to use the market to [your] advantage," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In warming Mediterranean, a model of energy-efficient building Jan 14, 2008
Cooling effect: Alexios Paizis (l. a mechanical engineer with the Athens-based firm Sol Energy Hellas, shows off the heating and cooling system of a prototype building that has been designed to cut energy usage by 95 percent of normal levels. (Christian Science Monitor)
Buying land first priority for Hard Labor reservoir Jan 2, 2008
" The reservoir site is south of Monroe, near Social Circle, along Hard Labor Creek. It's a rural mixture of farmland, larger estate lots and undeveloped tracts, Luke said. The project will require 1,370 acres for the actual lake and another 1,000 acres for a treatment plant, dam and a 150-foot buffer around the lake. Walton and Oconee counties just this year agreed to build the reservoir together, but Walton County started buying land for the lake years ago. Beginning in 2005, the Walton County... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Biotech may get a boost Dec 24, 2007
" A company like AviGenics doesn't need lab space that's as specialized or technically demanding as some biotech enterprises, but biotech companies do require some amenities that aren't offered in a retrofitted office building. The two biggest are plumbing and precise climate control or "air handling" equipment, Dahl said. Maynard and Bartlett tout the fact that the biolabs are only a small part of the development planned for the Georgia Bioscience Park. In its current incarnation, the site plan... (Athens Banner-Herald)
NNN Healthcare/Office REIT Acquires Tucson Medical Office Portfolio in Tucson, Arizona Nov 28, 2007
"Northwest Tucson has been one of the fastest growing areas of Tucson for the past ten years," explained Danny Prosky, vice president of acquisitions for NNN Healthcare/Office REIT, Inc. "The Tucson Medical Office Portfolio's location in a growing metropolitan region, along with its ready access to a major medical center, makes it an exceptional addition to our growing portfolio of medical properties. The Tucson Medical Office Portfolio is approximately 66 percent leased, including tenants such... (PR Newswire)
First Prostate Cancer Patients Treated in a Phase I Clinical Trial as Part of a Collaboration Between Generex Biotechnology and the Saint Savas Cancer Hospital Nov 5, 2007
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Movers: Companies in the news Oct 29, 2007
Banca Italease, the Italian leasing company whose board was fired by the central bank, the Bank of Italy, in July, said that market regulators found faults with its 2006 financial report. " The proposal, part of a new business plan to be announced Nov. 21, is subject to approval by the company's management board. Athanasopoulos, the third chief executive for Public Power since 2005, wants to reverse declining profit and better prepare the former power monopoly for competition in the country's... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Commissioner candidates weigh in on issues Oct 18, 2007
McLinko explained that a reassessment in the county now would be awful due to a current influx of people moving in from out of the area and current real estate prices. He also cited the current tax burden many residents face. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Akufo-Addo vs Alan Cash Sep 27, 2007
General News of Wednesday, 26 September 2007. General News of Wednesday, 26 September 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Affordable houses not an easy sell Sep 26, 2007
Your Connection to the. Web SEARCH Powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Snellville shelter finds home after year of homelessness Sep 22, 2007
The city traded prime real estate with the Norcross co-op for land the ministry had been given by a donor that was not suitable for its expansion. "We in Norcross have been very blessed not only with help by civic groups and schools, but also by city government," said Shirley Cabe, executive director of the Norcross Cooperative Ministry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Jefferson churches on block Sep 10, 2007
Your Connection to the. " But churches can benefit from the same revitalization, said Chris Stephens, pastor of Hope Crossings Assembly of God. Stephens wanted to open a church on the town's square at the end of 2005. "(Being on the square) gives it high visibility," Stephens said. "When you start a new church, you need people to notice you. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Loan offices close: Tighter qualifications Sep 9, 2007
" It took more than a week, but the Gayticas were able to find another preferred lender that offered them a loan similar to HomeBanc, which covered the closing costs. When HomeBanc folded and failed to fund millions of dollars worth of loans, the mortgage house also left many Georgia real estate lawyers, including some in Athens, stuck with the debt initially, Athens attorney Mike Morris said. Under Georgia law, an attorney can complete a loan using a bank draft from a mortgage company. HomeBanc... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Broun sworn in Wednesday Jul 26, 2007
Your Connection to the. Things have been moving very quickly since then, and I'm just overwhelmed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Talking trash disposal Jul 14, 2007
ESTATE SALES Baja Real Estate is. Taste. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Greeces MIG acquires 50 pct of real estate co Attica Akinita for 26 mln eur Jun 19, 2007
ATHENS (Thomson Financial) - Greek investment company Marfin Investment Group (MIG) said that it had acquired a 50 pct stake in real estate company Attica Akinita for 26 mln eur ... Following the share capital increase, Attica will apply for its conversion to a real estate investment trust and for its listing on the Athens Stock Exchange, aiming to raise about 100 mln eur ... Attica Akinita owns seven corporate real estate assets in the Attica area, which are leased to corporations. (Forbes -- Business)
Town, building inspector hit with discrimination suit May 11, 2007
ATHENS Howard Hall Road real estate developer Joshua Harris has filed a lawsuit and a complaint against the Town of Athens accusing a town official of directing a racial slur at him. Filed on April 24 with the New York State Division of Human Rights, the lawsuit claims an unlawful discriminatory practice occurred on April 16. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Sleepy Hollow deal earns high grades Mar 25, 2007
5 million real estate deal at the gated community that straddles Athens and Coxsackie. Greene County representatives led by County Attorney Carol Stevens announced the closing of the deal March 7. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Global Champions Tour 2007 Starts off in Wellington, Florida Mar 14, 2007
Source: Global Champions Tour. VALKENSWAARD, The Netherlands, March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Champions Tour, presented by CN WorldWide and CN, will travel the world for the second time this year and starts off on the East Coast of the United States of America. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Governor's budget in line with districts' predictions; Athens may still need Feb 8, 2007
As it stands now, Sayre is also tentatively calling for a local real estate tax hike of 1. 9 mills or 4. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
NNN Healthcare/Office REIT Meets Minimum Offering of 200,000 Shares Jan 12, 2007
Triple Net Properties, LLC, the sponsor of NNN Healthcare/Office REIT, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NNN Realty Advisors, Inc., a nationwide commercial real estate asset management and services firm. Triple Net Properties, LLC and affiliates manage a growing portfolio of nearly 32 million square feet of real estate, including more than 6,600 apartment units, with a combined market value of approximately $4 ... Triple Net Properties, LLC and affiliates are currently buying and selling... (PR Newswire)
