Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind
Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.
Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.
Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Massive Downtown development slated to open ahead of 2026 World Cup
The ceremony marks the official beginning of construction for the roughly 8-million-square-feet of residential, entertainment, retail, office, and other commercial space in the heart of the city.
The ceremony marks the official beginning of construction for the roughly 8-million-square-feet of residential, entertainment, retail, office, and other commercial space in the heart of the city.
Georgia job market still positive, but may be leveling off
Unemployment data shows a Georgia job market that’s still hot but leveling off.
Unemployment data shows a Georgia job market that’s still hot but leveling off.
Inflation impacting grocery bills over the holidays
The consumer price index shows over the past year, the price for groceries to eat at home increased 12.4% and food away from home went up 8.6%.
The consumer price index shows over the past year, the price for groceries to eat at home increased 12.4% and food away from home went up 8.6%.
Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.
Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
Walt Disney World annual passes are getting more expensive, but new passes still not on sale
The prices for Walt Disney World's annual passes are going up, though those wanting to purchase a new pass – and not renewing one – will still have to wait to buy one.
The prices for Walt Disney World's annual passes are going up, though those wanting to purchase a new pass – and not renewing one – will still have to wait to buy one.
Public Service Commission's new rules draw concerns about open meetings in Georgia
The Public Service Commission can decide whether to bar participants from attending a meeting. It’s all thanks to a new public comment rule.
The Public Service Commission can decide whether to bar participants from attending a meeting. It’s all thanks to a new public comment rule.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
Clean battery manufacture announces new plant, 723 future jobs in Coweta County
Clean, next-generation battery developer FREYR Battery plans to hire 723 people and invest more than $2.57 billion in the plant through 2029.
Clean, next-generation battery developer FREYR Battery plans to hire 723 people and invest more than $2.57 billion in the plant through 2029.
US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Potential railroad strike pushed back until early December
Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.
Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.
Weekend job fair to offer headshots, resumes, child care
It’s a one-stop shopping opportunity where jobseekers can get headshots, resume courses, and more.
It’s a one-stop shopping opportunity where jobseekers can get headshots, resume courses, and more.
Another railroad union approves deal, offering hope of avoiding strike
Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.
Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.
Why historically low Mississippi River water levels may affect what you pay at the grocery store
Water levels in the Mississippi River are so low that saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is rushing upstream to fill the gap.
Water levels in the Mississippi River are so low that saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is rushing upstream to fill the gap.
How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Federal Reserve raises interest rate by three-quarters of a point
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.