Starbucks' Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee amid unionization campaign
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Georgia Power proposes $2.1-billion rate hike
The proposed increase could raise the average customer’s monthly bill anywhere from $17 to $23 per month.
The proposed increase could raise the average customer’s monthly bill anywhere from $17 to $23 per month.
Costco maintaining low rotisserie chicken prices
Rotisserie chicken is just one example of key categories Costco members covet
Rotisserie chicken is just one example of key categories Costco members covet
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
The Tooth Fairy also falls victim to inflation, poll finds
At this rate, by 2048, the Tooth Fairy would be paying $30 a tooth.
At this rate, by 2048, the Tooth Fairy would be paying $30 a tooth.
Target's tepid outlook after 3rd quarterly profit dip
Target plans to invest as much as $5 billion this year expanding services for customers, including a drive up service for returns, renovations at 175 stores and improvements in online shopping.
Target plans to invest as much as $5 billion this year expanding services for customers, including a drive up service for returns, renovations at 175 stores and improvements in online shopping.
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates without causing a recession? Research says no
Such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before, economists say.
Such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before, economists say.
Fed officials signal more rate hikes likely amid sticky inflation, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.
Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.
Atlanta City Council debates best way to help homless
This week at the State Capitol and at Atlanta City Hall, politicians debated how to manage the homeless problem.
This week at the State Capitol and at Atlanta City Hall, politicians debated how to manage the homeless problem.
The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
AMC theatres to change how you buy movie tickets
In order to survive the changing marketplace, America's largest movie chain plans to change how you will purchase tickets.
In order to survive the changing marketplace, America's largest movie chain plans to change how you will purchase tickets.
eBay, Zoom to cut more jobs
EBay and Zoom are announcing layoffs, continuing a trend seen at other tech companies.
EBay and Zoom are announcing layoffs, continuing a trend seen at other tech companies.
Bill: Cut college degree requirements for Georgia state jobs
The Senate Government Oversight Committee on Monday voted for Senate Bill 3, sending it to the full Senate for more debate.
The Senate Government Oversight Committee on Monday voted for Senate Bill 3, sending it to the full Senate for more debate.
Report: Boeing to cut 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023
A statement by the Virginia company says the jobs will be reduced “through a combination of attrition and layoffs” this year.
A statement by the Virginia company says the jobs will be reduced “through a combination of attrition and layoffs” this year.
Boeing plans to cut about 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023
Boeing plans to make staffing cuts in the aerospace company’s finance and human resources departments in 2023, with a loss of around 2,000 jobs, the company said.
Boeing plans to make staffing cuts in the aerospace company’s finance and human resources departments in 2023, with a loss of around 2,000 jobs, the company said.
Free pharmacy has handed out $2 million worth of medications
St. Vincent de Paul's Community Pharmacy in Chamblee has filled thousands of prescriptions for Georgians for free. The pharmacy is the only one like it in the state and it's a lifeline to uninsured, and underinsured low income families.
St. Vincent de Paul's Community Pharmacy in Chamblee has filled thousands of prescriptions for Georgians for free. The pharmacy is the only one like it in the state and it's a lifeline to uninsured, and underinsured low income families.