Beyond teacher pay raise, agency cuts lurk in Georgia budget
After budget cuts hit Georgia state finances this year, Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget proposal for the upcoming year projects that happy days are here again — for some.
Georgia lawmakers: Tighten internet sales tax collections
Georgia lawmakers have reached a deal to tighten sales tax collections by online businesses including Amazon, eBay and Airbnb.
Dow closes above 29,000 for the first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 points for the first time, just two months after its first close above 28,000.
Bill to increase Georgia tax collections could move quickly
Georgia lawmakers say they’re near a deal to tighten tax collections on some online sales.
Akon creates his own crypto-currency city in Senegal
Akon has finalized an agreement to build his own city in Senegal.
Hillsborough County deputies investigate another ATM explosion
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after an ATM exploded at a Regions Bank in Brandon.
Georgia wine distributors concerned about possible tariffs
Those who buy and sell wine in Georgia are concerned about proposed tariffs on European wines and champagne.
Hallmark cutting 400 jobs as part of larger ‘transformation’
Most of the jobs being cut are from its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, the company said in a statement.
Georgia unemployment rate reaches record low
Georgia's unemployment rate fell to a historic low in November 2019 at 3.3 percent.
Netflix was top-performing stock of decade, yielding around 4,000 percent return
Netflix, the streaming giant, was the top-performing stock of the decade, yielding around a 4,000 percent return.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
Georgia unemployment hits all-time low
Georgia's unemployment rate last month hit 3.3 percent.
Retailer Fashion Nova agrees to pay $1.75 million to settle lawsuit
The Vernon-based retailer Fashion Nova Inc. has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that alleged the company failed to ship items in accordance with state law and properly notify customers about shipping delays, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday.
Georgia regulators approve $1.77 billion power rate increase
Bills will be going up starting Jan. 1 for Georgia Power's customers across the state.
Florida police warn shoppers to check gift cards prior to purchase
Authorities in Florida are warning holiday shoppers about scammers targeting gift cards.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
Ex-CLT bank worker charged with stealing vault money
A Charlotte man is accused of stealing money from a vault at a bank where he was employed at this past July, authorities say.
Bank accidentally deposits $37M into Texas woman's account
It was a Christmas miracle, albeit brief.
Signed ‘Harry Potter’ book bought for a penny to be auctioned off for as much as $2,700
A first-edition "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" book that was signed by J.K. Rowling and purchased for only a penny could be auctioned off for as much as $2,700.
Florida woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket she bought at Publix
According to the Florida Lottery, Ursula Honderick bought the winning $1,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC scratch-off ticket on Monday from the Publix at 950 Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.