Fill up now: Georgia gas tax break ends Tuesday
Georgia drivers may want to top off their tanks before Tuesday night as the state's temporary suspension of motor fuel taxes is scheduled to expire June 2, and Gov. Brian Kemp will not be extending the tax break.
Georgia drivers may want to top off their tanks before Tuesday night as the state's temporary suspension of motor fuel taxes is scheduled to expire June 2, and Gov. Brian Kemp will not be extending the tax break.
Georgia PSC votes to lower Georgia Power utility rates
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a plan that will lower utility rates for Georgia Power residential customers starting next month.
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a plan that will lower utility rates for Georgia Power residential customers starting next month.
CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Atlanta gas prices remain high despite national dip
Drivers across metro Atlanta are still paying close to $4 a gallon at the pump, even as gas prices begin easing in many parts of the country.
Drivers across metro Atlanta are still paying close to $4 a gallon at the pump, even as gas prices begin easing in many parts of the country.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
New data shows where mortgage delinquency is climbing the fastest
A new WalletHub analysis found mortgage delinquencies are rising in several states, highlighting growing financial strain among homeowners.
A new WalletHub analysis found mortgage delinquencies are rising in several states, highlighting growing financial strain among homeowners.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
How does unemployment work?
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Kemp signs $36.6B Georgia budget with $300M spending freeze
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.
Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.