The Fayette Citizen-Business Page

Wednesday, February 7, 2001
County's employment rate is fifth lowest in the state

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the unemployment rate in the metro Atlanta area rose slightly to 2.4 percent in December, up from 2.3 percent in November.

Tuesday Morning is open for business

Fayette County's newest shopping destination opened yesterday in Peachtree City's Westpark Walk Shopping Center.

Exemptions can help minimize tax bills

Some people will go to great lengths and rightly so to make certain that they take every deduction due them. Yet many of these same people overlook the value of maximizing dependency exemptions. The Georgia Society of CPAs reports that, for 2000, each dependency exemption lowers the amount of income subject to tax by $2,800. Here's what you need to know to determine how you can make the most of these exemptions.

Jackson opens new dealership

Fayette residents have a new choice for their car shopping needs. Don Jackson has just opened his third dealership in the Atlanta area.

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