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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Beauty Salon Finances: Practical Strategies for Hart County Owners
The average hair salon operates on roughly an 8% profit margin — thin enough that strong financial habits matter as much as a full appointment book. For salon owners in Hart County and the greater Athens-Clarke County area, where competition ranges from budget student cuts to premium boutique services, getting the business side right is what separates a sustainable salon from one that closes inside five years. These strategies are practical, specific, and built for independent salon owners managing most
Tuesday, April 14, 2026Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer raises $300,000 for St. Mary’s Breast Health Services
Contact: Mark Ralston, Public Relations Manager 706.389.3897 | mralston@stmarysathens.org April 14, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Athens, Ga. – Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer (BBBC), their benefactors and their partners at St. Mary’s Health Care System came together recently to celebrate the non-profit organization’s donation of $300,000 to St. Mary’s Breast Health Services. The funds represent the proceeds from BBBC’s many fundraising activities in 2025, including the BBBC Charity Golf Classic at The
Monday, April 13, 2026Hartwell Reels In 218 Boats for GHSA Bass Fishing Qualifier
Lake Hartwell made a big impression on the high school fishing community this weekend as Hart County hosted the GHSA Bass Fishing Qualifying Tournament — and the numbers speak for themselves. With 218 boats registered, that's more than 650 anglers on the water, not counting the coaches, families, and support crews who made the trip to town. For a weekend, Hartwell was the center of the high school bass fishing world in Georgia. That kind of event doesn't just fill a boat ramp. It fills hotel rooms,
Friday, February 13, 2026Direct Mail Marketing: Turning Tangible Touchpoints Into Measurable Growth
Direct mail marketing remains one of the most reliable ways businesses create meaningful customer engagement in a noisy digital environment. While email inboxes overflow and online ads compete for milliseconds of attention, physical mail creates a tangible, high-trust touchpoint that customers can hold, reread, and act on.Key Takeaways at a Glance Physical mail cuts through digital fatigue and captures focused attention. Direct mail delivers strong response rates compared to many digital
