Tom Sheldon, Author at Business RadioX ® Page

Senior Tax Exemption in Jackson County

August 31, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Chad Bingham, Ty Clack, Jerry Schomaker, Scott Courter

Gena Mango, Elizabeth Hendrix of Georgia DFCS and Megan Ward of Five Hive

August 30, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Gena Mango, Elizabeth Hendrix, Megan Ward

The Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Unit (CRRU) is charged with recruiting, retaining and supporting foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers. Since its inception, CRRU has managed the Foster Georgia website, inquiry line and chat feature. In addition, CRRU coordinates statewide recruitment efforts to bring awareness to the need for foster and adoptive parents. To ensure that prospective caregivers are able to advance through the approval process in a timely manner and receive the required continued parent development hours after approval, CRRU seeks to contract with a qualified provider(s) to provide pre-service and post-service training services. If you’re interested in becoming a foster caregiver, call (877) 423-4746.

Megan Ward/Five Hive

Administered by foster parents in partnership with the Division of Family and Children Services, The Five Hive connects Region 5 foster families and provide a strong peer support network. Through a variety of initiatives, The Five Hive serves the Region 5 foster care community and address persistent challenges by focusing on placement, family support, community engagement, and region unity.

Lisa Stephens with Legacy Youth Mentoring

August 29, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Lisa Stephens/Legacy Youth Mentoring

A friendship-based youth mentoring program, Legacy Youth Mentoring serves Jackson County, Jefferson City, and Commerce City School Systems.

Volunteers are trained and matched with students who need the encouragement of a mentor. Quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations such as connections to career exploration or development. Ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development. A mentor who can guide, motivate, and encourage their mentee will play a meaningful role in the life of a young person. The 40 Developmental Assets research by Search Institute tells us that kids are most successful when they have three or more non-parent adult role models in their lives. Having multiple people surrounding your child will only help to ensure they grow up into happy, successful adults.

Mentors build supportive friendships with their mentee, helping the young person discover their STRENGTHS to guide them toward growth and success. Mentors share hands-on skills, life skills, experience, and friendship with their student which will expand their network of support. Mentors receive training through Legacy Youth Mentoring which will help them learn to support their mentee by helping them identify their natural SPARKS and build upon their strengths. Their volunteers will also use 5 Key Actions as mentors: 1) Show they CARE 2) Challenge GROWTH 3) Provide SUPPORT 4) Share Power 5) Expand Possibilities

Pro Tax Tip – Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

August 29, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Jacqueline Sheldon

Jacqueline Sheldon/Bottom Line Tax Solutions Pro Tax Tip

This Pro Tax Tip explains the upcoming requirement of the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting. Entities that are LLC or Corporations….this is for you!

Bottom Line Tax Solutions specializes in tax planning and tax resolution. The firm focuses on proactive tax planning and working with their clients throughout the year lower their tax liability and to help them keep more of what they make. Bottom Line Tax Solutions can assist clients who have back tax issues work out payment terms with the IRS, get penalties reduced, and in some cases settle their tax debts for less than what they owe.

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Alex Ward of AWard Law

August 22, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

AWard Law, LLC is a sole practitioner law firm specializing in business law with a focus on contracts, human resources, intellectual property, and mediation services. They understand that the legal issues facing businesses can be intimidating, confusing, and at times a real challenge. By taking the time to get to know your business, AWard Law is best equipped to stand with you every step of the way. They are here to serve you by equipping you with the counsel you need yo make the best decisions, both before and after legal challenges arise.

Patty Taylor of Patty Ann Design

August 22, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Patty Taylor/Patty Ann Design

With over 20 years of experience in the sign industry, Patty Ann Design is the first choice for consultation, planning, on time materials, and installation.

They are the authority on ADA compliant signs and stay educated on the ADA requirements so you don’t have to. Located in Winder, GA and supplying beautiful ADA compliant signs all over Georgia, Patty Ann Design is committed to customer satisfaction. Whether it is planning straight from your blueprints or an onsite visit, their team provides a start to finish sign experience.

Pro Tax Tip – Cost Segregation Study

August 22, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Jacqueline Sheldon

Jacqueline Sheldon/Bottom Line Tax Solutions Pro Tax Tip

This Pro Tax Tip explains the benefits of using a cost segregation study for your rental property. Own rental properties(?)….this is may work for you!

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Mental Health Awareness in Northeast Georgia

August 21, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Maddison Dean, Traci Bledsoe and Laney Johnson

Join the effort in Northeast Georgia to bring awareness to mental health and bring NAMI affiliation to Jackson County, Georgia. For more information; email jackson@namiga.org.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on mental health. Today, they are an alliance of more than 600 local affiliates who work in a community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. ones.

Jessica Greene of the City of Hoschton DDA

August 15, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Jessica Greene/City of Hoschton DDA

The mission of the Hoschton’s DDA is to strive for a long-term economic stability of Downtown while reinforcing the historic character of the city, and transitioning to present and future needs of Hoschton.

The City of Hoschton is a small community and a wonderful place to call home. Located just off Interstate 85 in Jackson County in Northeast Georgia, about 35 miles northeast of the Atlanta perimeter. Jackson County is included in the 10 fastest growing counties in the country yet offers an abundance of open spaces and unspoiled views of the state’s Piedmont Region. The climate is moderate, pleasant, and enjoyable for a wide variety of outdoor activities. Hoschton mixes the advantage of small town living and the convenience of being less than 45 minutes from urban areas such as Athens, Gainesville and metro Atlanta for shopping, dining and entertainment. On behalf of the citizens, please visit their community and make yourself at home!

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is JoAnn Keahey Realty. A giant thank for their continued support. Your local real estate resource; give JoAnn a call today, 770-540-7610. Or visit her website: https://www.joannkeahey.com/