Douglasville at 150: Downtown revitalization fuel by $9M tax district
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Woodstock passes lowest tax rate in 30 years as other cities seek increases
Woodstock's 2026 millage rate marks the lowest tax rate in 30 years, reducing homeowner taxes while increasing city revenue.
Woodstock's 2026 millage rate marks the lowest tax rate in 30 years, reducing homeowner taxes while increasing city revenue.
Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
Americans' support for capitalism drops to new low, poll finds
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
Unemployment up as employers added just 22,000 jobs last month
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
Hormel Tucker plant laying off about half its employees
Hormel said it will layoff more than 100 employees at its Tucker, Ga. plant later this year.
Hormel said it will layoff more than 100 employees at its Tucker, Ga. plant later this year.
Georgia's film and TV sectors face challenges, focuses on smaller productions
Georgia's film and TV industries have taken a beating over the past few years.
Georgia's film and TV industries have taken a beating over the past few years.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Echo Park Speedway's billon-dollar bet on casino despite gambling ban
Echo Park Speedway plans a $1 billion hotel and casino resort, aiming to boost Georgia's economy, but faces legal hurdles.
Echo Park Speedway plans a $1 billion hotel and casino resort, aiming to boost Georgia's economy, but faces legal hurdles.
Kodak says there's 'substantial doubt' it can stay in business
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Trump's tax law will benefit the rich at the cost of the poor, CBO analysis finds
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Claire's files for bankruptcy again
The mall-based jewelry chain estimates assets and liabilities between $1B and $10B in its Delaware court filing.
The mall-based jewelry chain estimates assets and liabilities between $1B and $10B in its Delaware court filing.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
Home-sale cancellations are rising: What it could mean for the market
New data shows canceled home sales are rising – is this the start of a true buyer’s market? Here’s what we know.
New data shows canceled home sales are rising – is this the start of a true buyer’s market? Here’s what we know.