3 'Forbes World’s Billionaires' tied to Chick-fil-A, Georgia
The trio have direct ties to the iconic fast-food chain Chick-fil-A and have a long history with the Peach State.
UPS to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service.
$40 billion of COVID-19 aid unlocked to build affordable housing
Treasury is relaxing access to COVID-19 aid to build affordable housing and expand eligibility for homes.
3 in 4 Americans think tipping has gotten out of control, survey finds
Most Americans are getting tired of tipping and admit they only do it because they feel like they have to, according to a recent survey by WalletHub.
Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
High homeowners insurance rates scaring away Florida homebuyers, other states face the same issue
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
January home prices show steady annual gain, but month-to-month comparison tells another tale: Case-Shiller
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
IKEA interior design planning store coming to Alpharetta in summer 2024
IKEA U.S. has announced plans for a new Plan & order point with Pick-up in Alpharetta, set to open in summer 2024.
Developer of The Gathering at South Forsyth disappointed with changes before vote
Although the Forsyth County Commission voted in favor of allowing The Gathering at South Forsyth proposed project to move forward, the developer is not happy about some of the changes.
Home Depot buying supplier to professional contractors in a deal valued at about $18.25B
Home Depot will buy SRS Distribution, a materials provider for professionals, in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion.
Here’s how much money you need to make to live comfortably on your own in Atlanta
Atlanta might be the fourth-best city for singles and the fourth-loneliest city in America, but it ranks towards the bottom of U.S. cities when it comes to how much money singles need to make to live comfortably.
Georgia Power makes deal for more electrical generation, pledging downward rate pressure
Georgia Power Co. announced a deal with regulatory staff to build and buy more electrical generation ahead of schedule on Wednesday, pledging that the deal will reduce rates for existing customers.
Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Georgia
How much money do you need to make to be considered middle class in the Peach State?
Biden cancels another $6 billion in student loans, this time for public service workers
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants
The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.
Home listings are rising, but buyers aren’t buying due to high interest rates
Homeowners are eager to sell, despite make less in profits than they did in 2022.
Consumers spend more than $1 trillion on interest payments, largely due to increasing credit card debt
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
Invest Fest will return to Atlanta this August
Earn Your Leisure Co-Founders Troy Billings and Rashad Bilal held a press conference alongside Mayor Andre Dickens to announce the return of Invest Fest in Atlanta for the fourth consecutive year.