Wednesday, February 6, 2013
About $2 billion a year will be saved, according to estimates.
The United States Postal Service announced Wednesday that regular Saturday mail delivery will cease starting in August. "What's being reported is one of those things that we are looking at as another possible cost-cutting measure," said Michael Miles, spokesperson for the Atlanta District of the USPS. "So for now it's part of a study that we are looking at over the next five years to reduce our costs." The move does not affect package delivery, mail-order medicines, priority and express mail. It is expected to save $2 billion annually. "I don't like it," said Dr. Wallace Hardy of the plan. He and his wife Ruth Ann have lived in Tucker for 40 years, and were at the local post office shortly after noon on Wednesday to mail some packages. "…
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The debut of the U.S. Postal Service's 46-cent Forever stamps brings rate changes on Jan. 27.
Soon it's going to cost you an extra penny to mail a letter. The U.S. Post Office announced recently that the effective Jan. 27, stamp prices will increase one cent to make way for the new 46-cent Forever stamp. The price to mail a one-ounce letter will increase from 45 cents to 46 cents, but the cost for letters weighing more than one ounce will stay the same, at 20 cents for each additional ounce. The announcement states letters under one ounce mailed anywhere internationally will cost $1.10 and postcard stamps will also see a one-cent increase, from 32 cents to 33 cents. Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 27, 2013 include: Those looking to save a few cents could stock up on the postal service's …
Monday, December 3, 2012
The USPS offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
Are you one of the many holiday revelers with families and friends spread all over the country and the world? If so, even before you dive into that gift list, it's important to know how early must you buy, wrap and post holiday gifts so they get to their destination in time for the holidays. “The holiday season is the busiest time of year for the Postal Service but we are prepared to deliver,” Atlanta District Manager Salvatore Vacca said in a press release. During this holiday season, Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, the Postal Service also expects: Here are some suggestions and mailing deadline dates from the USPS to ensure your gifts are delivered on time and in one piece: The Postal Service recommends the following mail-by dates to …
Friday, September 7, 2012
Tuesday session on money-saving mailing information for small businesses and home offices.
Home-based businesses and other entrepreneurs can find out how to save money on postage and use the mail to increase revenue at the U.S. Postal Service's 'Grow Your Business Days' event, Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Tucker Post Office, 4325 First Avenue. The session will begin at 11 a.m. Representatives from the Atlanta District's Business Development Team will explain how small companies can benefit from the Postal Service's products and services. They will show customers how to take advantage of quick, easy and convenient features like Every Door Direct Mail®, an online service which allows customers to send messages directly to the delivery route at a low cost, with no fee or mailing permit required. The Grow Your Business sessions are …
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Donna
2:10 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Don't trust your valuable packages to the Tucker Post Office. They DON'T deliver and they can't explain why. I'm still waiting for a phone call back after numerous attempts to locate my package after 2 weeks of "out for delivery". more ›