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Newspaper Page TextSTOC K MARKET UPDATE MARKET IN BRIEF At the close of April 9,1998 Stocks of local interest Stock Last Change DOW BellSouth Corp. +669/16 +ll/4 Coca-Cola Company +7B 9/16 + 1/2 Volume: 8994.86 McDonalds Corp. +62 3/16 + 1 3/16 % change YTD:+I3.74 Southern Company +27 1/2 Mw!l Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -50 13/16 +l3/16 Tyson Foods - 20 3/8 + 3/4 Home Depot +7O 13/16 +25/8 Ford Motor Company +46 3/4+ 2 1/4 General Motors + 67 7/16 + 7/8 ctp enn Scientific Atlanta +lB 3/8 - 1/16 AT&T -65 15/16 +l/4 Intel 73 3/4 + 1 3/16 Volume: 1110.67 Microsoft 89 +l/16 . % change YTD:+I4.4S Regions Bank 411/4 +l/4 ftMffiwfiSSsfeV: Atlanta Gas Light +213/16 +l/16 GTE -60 1/8 +ll/16 ■ Coca-Cola Enterprises +3B -1/16 Pepsico -42 -1/16 Georgia Pacific +lls 7/16 +l9/16 Delta Air Lines +lls 7/16 + 1 9/16 NASDAQ Stock market information provided by Edward Volume: 1820.24 Jones Investments, 210 Dahlonega St., Cumming, % change YTD: +15.91 Q a p or more j n f orma tj on contact John Weaver at the office of Edward Jones at (770) 844-1000. f*SC members required to run in districts " Beginning with the 2000 elec tion, candidates for the state’s iPfiblic Service Commission jMrill continue to be elected Statewide, but must qualify ,£rom one of five newly drawn as a result of legisla tion passed in the waning hours •of the General Assembly. .' Despite early attempts to pre- Jvent Commissioners Bobby and Dave Baker from 'seeking re-selection, the bill’s • author conceded to a bipartisan ; Senate amendment. ; In its original form, H.B. 95 ;would have prevented these ; commissioners from seeking re- • election. « The Senate, in a bipartisan j effort authored by state (Senators Chuck Clay and I Charles Walker, amended the Z bill so as not to affect sitting J Public Service Commissioners. • Split along party lines, the 'House disagreed with the «Senate, but in the last hour of Effective through May 31st s 2s°° BW • A Preliminary Consultation and Health History I ■.» 4 • An Orthopedic and Neurological Spinal Exam I • Spinal X-Rays. If necessary ■ • A Report of Findings l~ .■M ,-'V FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL 781-9050 If You’d E-Filed Your Taxes Your Refund Would Be Home By Now Why wait? If the IRS owes you money, you’ll get your refund in half the time it usually takes. With IRS e-file, we can file your return electronically from our computer to the IRS. It’s simple, secure and the fastest way to file. We’re an “Authorized IRS e-file Provider.” Come in - or call - to find out more about IRS e-file. (770) 888-9200 JimTttmsue WHO WOULD’VE Ute FIGURED, INC. W 3260 Keith Bridge Rd., Ste. 141, Cumming, Ga. 30131 I I CARNIVAL HAS “YOUR KIND OF FUNZ Carnival Cruises and Discount Travel Present NEW FOR 1998 The “Fun Ship” Tropicale 4 & 5 NIGHT CRUISE FROM TAMPA RATES FROM $439.00 Rate includes port charges. CALL CHRIS - DISCOUNT-TRAVEL 770-410-9367 Rates are per person, double occupancy, plus govern- mentfeesAaxes. Rate includes port charges. Rates are for “J*- sailings. Restrictions apply. Ships registry ll(_£UTuV£U. 1 the session accepted the Senate version. “The House version was bla tantly partisan. I still question district qualification for a statewide office, but at least this version is fair to all involved,” said Commissioner Dave Baker. The legislation was first intro duced in 1996 - just one year after Republicans for the first time became the majority on the PSC. Since the legislation doesn’t take effect until the 2000 elec tion, Commissioner Bobby Baker will be able to seek re election in 1998 from his home in Gwinnett. However, when his seat comes up for reselection in 2004, candidates for District 2 must qualify from Southwest Georgia. Commissioners Dave Baker and Stan Wise can seek re- BUSINESS selection in 2000 from their homes in Fulton County and Cobb County, respectively. Commissioners Bob Durden (R- Gwinnett) and Mac Barber (D- Commerce) will have to face one another in 2002 or one will have to relocate to District 1 in Southeast Georgia to seek rese lection. SPRING SPECIAL!!! :SSS»,„ :»X 5 !2.“™ FW ■ 2MB AT! 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These appointments have the highest percentage of success in sales. Why? Often the prospects are on a whirlwind house hunting trip. They don’t have the luxury of time on their side, but they have money, and an urgent need for a house—right now. The busy prospect is more likely to make an immediate offer than the buyer who has all the time in the world. If you really want to sell your house in a hurry, treat last minute appoint ments as an opportunity—not an inconvenience. When you have questions about lakefront property, call Jim French. FRENCH PROPERTIES fcE2ZS3SI (770) 886-8787 199f09 ?989 you saw a dentist? 1995 Think of all the things that change in one year. Your teeth are no exception. Regular checkup! ate impor tant to ensure healthy teeth in the future. A A We practice caring, gentle dentistry for all ages. Call today! I -t - Cumming Dental Associates 306 West Main Street Cumming, Georgia 30130 | (770) 781-8650 Professionals should give what you deserve It’s a common misconception that wealthy people are treated with more respect. But a recent study in the financial publication On Wall Street found that only 26.7 percent of the 879 affluent investors inter viewed were very satisfied with their investment professionals. Looking at it another way, about three-fourths weren’t too happy. What does it take to satisfy the high-net-worth investor? The article identified seven service factors, excluding technical competence and investment performance, that signif icantly influenced client satisfac tion. The Competence Factor. Big money investors want evidence of technical prowess. For example, they expect clippings and reprints of articles relating to their investments. They want their financial specialists to attend seminars and lectures to learn the latest thinking in the investment world. They want demonstrated competence, not empty boasting. Unemployment up in March despite increase in jobs State Labor Commissioner Marti Fullerton said today the number of people in Georgia drawing unemployment insur ance benefits decreased by about 4,350 from February to March. Most of the decline in jobless claims came among workers in textiles and other manufacturing industries, along with some in construction, trade and services. In March, 44,910 people drew $23,704,192 in jobless benefits, down from 49,257 who drew $20,892,183 in February. In March 1997, 51,834 drew FORSYTH COUNTY HEWS Swndpy, April 12,1 SSS The No-surprise Factor. Affluent investors understand the market inevitably fluctuates. They want to be told right away if something is wrong. More important, they want to know what’s being done to respond to the situation. The Hustle Factor. The clients want to think they’re special. The most satisfied clients think of their financial professionals as perfec tionists. They hustle, and they get things right the first time. The Warmth Factor. This isn’t about radiating a warm, fuzzy feel ing. It’s about being emotionally attuned and empathetic. It means understanding another person’s situ ation and being able to listen and summarize the central theme of a conversation. The First-to-know Factor. Satisfied clients are those who are kept up-to-date. They want to hear about events that affect, or could affect, their portfolios. They want to hear it first from their brokers. The Listening Factor. The most $22,089,075.The maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit is $224. The number of people filing claims for unemployment insur ance benefits in the state’s major metropolitan areas from February to March is as follows: Albany, claims up by 146 from 696 to 842. Athens, claims down by 12 | AND TUNE-UP | Foreign & Domestic • Brakes • Tune-Up • Trans Service k* Mufflers • Radiator Service • A/C Repairs • Oil Changes • Shocks & Struts • CV Joints | EMISSION TESTING | Tests & Repairs On All Vehicles Two Lanes For Quick Service Larry Mcßerry Jason Dooley Manager Ass’t Manager Certified Emission Inspector and Inspector Repair Technician Donald Teems Leroy Payne Certified Emission Certified Emission Inspector and Inspector and Repair Technician Repair Technician Chan Air Faroe Monday-Friday 7am-spm 770-781-5342 |j= 71 770-781-4993 •wp caaW EtoSt I i 335 Hwy. 20 W (In City Limits) satisfied wealthy clients say their financial professionals never show impatience. The focus should be on the client’s agenda, and the only way to do that effectively is to listen The Client-centered Factor. Affluent clients believe their needs are unique. They want customized, individually tailored solutions. Satisfied clients say their investment representatives interact with them, reinforcing this feeling of unique ness. Regardless of the size of your portfolio, your money is important to you. Any financial professional who accepts your business should be committed to offering you the best service possible. These seven service factors are an excellent checklist to test your current profes sional or help you select a new one. Provided by the Edward Jones office of John M. Weaver, 210 Dahlonega St., Suite 1038, Cumming, Ga. 30040, Phone: (770) 844-1000. from 547 to 535. Atlanta, claims down by 666 from 12,963 to 12,297. Augusta, claims down by 180 from 1,402 to 1,222. Columbus, claims down by six from 791 to 785. Macon, claims down by 144 from 1,685 to 1,541. Savannah, claims down by 74 from 984 to 910. PAGE 9A