Robins layoffs, mall renovations among top stories of 2011
22.05.12
Still, there was good news.
Geico was among several Middle Georgia companies announcing plans to expand. The Macon Mall downsized, demolishing most of its east wing, and got a makeover, repositioning itself as a major player in the retail market. And by year’s end, unemployment showed improvement, thanks in part to strong seasonal hiring for the Christmas shopping season.
Georgia’s jobless rate for November -- the most recent monthly data available -- was 9.9 percent, down from 10.4 percent. The drop was the largest one-month decline since 1977.
Here are some of the local business headlines in 2011:
January
Discount grocery chain Aldi’s announces it plans to open a second store in Middle Georgia. A new store already was in the works in Macon on Log Cabin Drive when Aldi officials announce a new store will be built in Warner Robins on Watson Boulevard.
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Source: Macon Telegraph (blog)