In the last two months, the numbers have staggered the metro Atlanta region: Coca Cola laying off 6,000 workers, BellSouth laying off more than 2,000.

Why aren't we hiring older workers?
By GREGORY SMITH
Business Columnist

I recently struck a nerve in a column I wrote called, “New Ideas Creating a More Productive Work Environment.” I began the column with this paragraph:

Patton opens super center in Newnan

The Mike Patton Auto family is proud to announce the grand opening of a new automotive super center in Newnan.

Regions Bank is offering online option

Local businesses can now access their bank accounts online thanks to a new Internet-based product offered by Regions Bank.

Gill-roys expands store and product line

Gill-Roys managers from Flint, Mi. made the trip south last month to help expand the Peachtree City store.

Fayetteville's dining options are about to increase again

The city's Planning Commission has approved development plans for a Ruby Tuesday restaurant on nine tenths acre at the southeast corner of Uptown Square.

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