Ford, General Motors recalling employees as Michigan automakers prep for reopening

Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic

Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government. 

Dow rises as S&P, Nasdaq slip in volatile session

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.47 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.62 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.

Walmart begins mandating one-way aisles

In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles. 

Atlanta brewery taps into creativity during pandemic with new beers

A local brewery is bringing some creativity into the COVID-19 Pandemic. Their new beers have names that might resonate with people affected. Profits are being used to help pay their furloughed employees.

Some Georgia business owners say it's too soon to reopen

Some local businesses owners in Atlanta say they are in no rush to reopen their doors, despite the announcement from Governor Brian Kemp Monday afternoon. 

EXCLUSIVE: Georgians stuck abroad demand more aid from State Dept.; Loeffler weighs in on latest efforts

But Americans still quarantined internationally fear they've fallen off the U.S. government's radar, as many repatriation flights shift from the State Department's control to commercial airline's.

Athens business battles 'board'om with new games

From flying through space to transforming into B-movie monsters, a local board game company is providing plenty of ways to "escape" without ever leaving the house.

Oil prices crash 305% to -$36.73 a barrel

West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures for May delivery cratered by 305 percent to -$36.73 a barrel.

Stocks slide as oil crashes below zero

U.S. equity markets slid Monday as oil crashed below zero and headed toward its lowest close since recordkeeping began in March 1983.

SBA loans runs dry but unemployment assistance on its way

The nearly $350 billion financial lifeline meant to save America’s small businesses is empty and waiting for a federal re-fill. 

Dow spikes 700 points as stocks notch second straight week of gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared by as many as 612 points, or 2.6 percent while the S&P 500 and Nasadaq Composite climbed by 2.2 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.

Layoffs and pay cuts are now striking more white collar jobs

The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.

Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications

A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.