IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Atlanta City councilmember has ideas to revitalize Greenbriar Mall
Atlanta City councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet is pushing for new initiatives to revitalize Greenbriar Mall and maximize its potential to better serve the Southwest Atlanta community.
Convenience chain Kum & Go rebranding dozens of locations in several states
Kum & Go stores across the U.S. are continuing to be rebranded after the recent Maverik purchase.
US-China trade war reignites as both sides slap new tariffs
The U.S.-China trade war has reignited as President Donald Trump, shortly after returning to office, imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, prompting swift retaliation from Beijing.
Meta slashes 3,600 jobs worldwide, including in the Bay Area
Tech and social media giant Meta is laying off thousands of workers in an effort to push productivity upward.
Atlanta leads nation in Black-owned businesses for 3rd consecutive year
For the third year in a row, Atlanta has the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses in the nation, according to a new analysis by LendingTree.
Students shocked after popular metro Atlanta beauty school abruptly closes
The Health and Style Institute announced its sudden closure over the weekend, leaving students and staff members scrambling.
Plans for nearly $2.6B FREYR Battery plant in Coweta County nixed
A planned nearly $2.6 billion lithium-ion battery plant will not be coming to Coweta County after all.
Fewer Americans quitting their jobs—here’s why
U.S. workers are quitting their jobs at the lowest rate in years as job openings decline and hiring slows, signaling the end of the Great Resignation.
Honeywell to split into three companies; here's what they'll do
Honeywell is one of the last industrial conglomerates in America. Now, it will join the ranks of others and split into three separate companies.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Estee Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs
Estee Lauder announced on Tuesday that it plans to slash up to 7,000 positions from its workforce.
Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Walmart to cut jobs, relocate some employees to main hubs
Walmart is trying to move most of its employees from smaller offices to its main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as its office in Sunnyvale, California.
PBS Aerospace to establish North American headquarters in Roswell
Roswell is set to become home to PBS Aerospace, a leading manufacturer of small turbojet engines.
Car insurance prices jumped most for these states in 2024
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s which states saw the biggest jump, and why.
A Day Without Immigrants movement planned Monday nationwide
A movement aimed at demonstrating how vital immigrants are to the U.S. economy is planned for Monday in Minnesota and across the country.
Pastor Jamal Bryant calls for 40-day 'fast' from Target over end to DEI policy
New Birth Baptist Church Dr. Jamal Bryant told his congregation that Target “spit in the face of Black people" with their decision to end their DEI initiatives after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Fayetteville’s first Black-owned shopping plaza ‘completely leased out’, owners say
Three months after the ribbon cutting, the owners of the Georgia city's first Black-owned shopping plaza say the space is completely leased out.