Historic facelift

Plants Creative Landscapes

The owners of the property wanted to renovate the frontage to promote safety, delineate the business entrance, increase curb appeal as well as provide a seating area for its employees to use for business or pleasure by providing an outdoor room. Decorative pavers were used for the patio surface as an homage the colorful tile…

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Growers, suppliers, retail – video and resources from NICH

The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) offers these resources for growers, suppliers and retail operations: “Doing business under difficult circumstances – finding the resources you need” PPT presentation slides and list of links Video presentation

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Updates from Georgia Department of Agriculture – Pesticide Licensing

Pesticide Applicator Recertification/expiration update from the Georgia Department of Agriculture For certified applicators with recertification/expiration dates between June 1, 2020, and December 21, 2020, you can request a 90-day training deadline extension. Please direct all requests for extensions to Tim Taylor, Certification & Training Specialist, by tel: 404-656-3641 or email: timothy.taylor@agr.georgia.gov (Email is the preferred…

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OSHA Update – Covid-19 Recordable & Fleet Safety/Compliance

We reached out to a contact from OSHA to provide you with information on Covid-19 issues and vehicles/fleet safety and compliance. OSHA has limited jurisdiction regarding the operations of vehicles; therefore, the OSHA website does not have anything specific on fleet vehicles. However, vehicle cleaning is mentioned for various types of industries in several of…

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Business resources – Guidance Documents for Landscape and Landscape Suppliers

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES: Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary construction required to support COVID-19 response. We…

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UGA Small Business Development Center resources & webinars

On April 2, Governor Kemp announced a partnership between the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to provide the small businesses of Georgia with vital information and assistance during this time of need. UGA Small Business Development Center offices across the…

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Small Business Administration Loan Program Summary

The Small Business Administration currently has two major loan programs in response to COVID-19. A business can apply for both the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and Paycheck Protection Program IF there are different use of proceeds for each program. Funds from these loans cannot be comingled. READ MORE

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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. This guide…

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