December 2015 Features

  • Why You Need to be Happy at Work

    December 14, 2015

    A sweeping misconception among many American workers regarding happiness and success is how the two coincide with one another. It is commonly thought that happiness is a result of success. For instance, once an individual gets the raise they want or the promotion they desire, then they will become happy.

  • Small Town, Big Opportunity: Where Do Startups Fare Best?

    December 08, 2015

    When it comes to small business startups, location is a key component of success. When choosing which town might be best for your business, factors like economic health, annual income, unemployment, and cost of living should be considered. As it turns out, major cities like New York and San Francisco are not high on the list for reasons like high taxes and strict regulations that can hinder growth. Interestingly, small businesses actually tend to perform best in small towns.

  • TCSG Announces $3.3M in Funding for Albany College & Career Academy

    December 04, 2015

    The board of the Technical College System of Georgia today awarded grants totaling $10 million to help establish three new college and career academies in Georgia. In Albany, the grant will largely go towards transforming what is currently Southside Middle School into the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy, which will serve students in the Dougherty County, Terrell County and Calhoun County School Systems.

  • Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide

    December 04, 2015

    Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.

  • Joe Dent on Recent Updates on the Constitutionality of Georgia Garnishments

    December 02, 2015

    On September 8, 2015, Judge Marvin H. Shoob, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia turned the collection world on its head when he held that Georgia's post-judgment garnishment statute, O.C.G.A. § 18-4-60 et seq. was unconstitutional.