US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
Impact of Ida threatens Georgia restaurant seafood supply
Major interstates are closed because of debris from Hurricane Ida, threatening restaurants in metro Atlanta's ability to receive food with short shelf lives.
Major interstates are closed because of debris from Hurricane Ida, threatening restaurants in metro Atlanta's ability to receive food with short shelf lives.
Agency ups scrutiny of Georgia nuclear plant, citing issues
Nuclear regulators said Friday that they will give greater scrutiny to construction of two new nuclear reactors being built at Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle after a special inspection found electrical cables were not properly separated.
Nuclear regulators said Friday that they will give greater scrutiny to construction of two new nuclear reactors being built at Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle after a special inspection found electrical cables were not properly separated.
Fed to end ultra-low interest rates if hiring keeps improving, Powell says
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
Fulton County expands COVID-19 rental assistance program
If you live in Fulton County and need help making ends meet because of COVID-19, more help is on the way. Qualifying residents outside the city of Atlanta can now receive up to 18 months of rental assistance effective immediately.
If you live in Fulton County and need help making ends meet because of COVID-19, more help is on the way. Qualifying residents outside the city of Atlanta can now receive up to 18 months of rental assistance effective immediately.
Priced out of the housing market? Look again
The real estate market over the last year has been described as "scorching hot" and "on fire." But now that schools are back in, the new phrase is "cooling off." The US real estate market has been steadily climbing for years, but the pandemic created a rarely seen situation for home buyers.
The real estate market over the last year has been described as "scorching hot" and "on fire." But now that schools are back in, the new phrase is "cooling off." The US real estate market has been steadily climbing for years, but the pandemic created a rarely seen situation for home buyers.
Jobs can't secure home for Adairsville family
Amanda Edmonds has been applying for homes for her family for months, but nothing has panned out. Now despite being employed, she and her fiance are sleeping in a tent in the backyard of her parents' house
Amanda Edmonds has been applying for homes for her family for months, but nothing has panned out. Now despite being employed, she and her fiance are sleeping in a tent in the backyard of her parents' house
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
House lawmaker introduces bill to shorten workweek to 4 days
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California tweeted that he has introduced legislation to shorten the workweek to 32 hours.
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California tweeted that he has introduced legislation to shorten the workweek to 32 hours.
Biden administration increases food stamp benefits by 30% in historic move
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
Package sorting firm plans $59M Georgia office, hiring 500
A company that automates package and baggage handling is investing $59 million in a new office in suburban Atlanta, with plans to hire 500 new employees.
A company that automates package and baggage handling is investing $59 million in a new office in suburban Atlanta, with plans to hire 500 new employees.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
Infrastructure bill 2021: What's in the $1 trillion bipartisan plan
Here's a breakdown of what is in the infrastructure bill the Senate passed on Wednesday.
Here's a breakdown of what is in the infrastructure bill the Senate passed on Wednesday.
‘Investment in American families’: Biden outlines $3.5T infrastructure spending plan
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Family Dollar employees at Nebraska store walk off job, cite low pay and long shifts
A Family Dollar store was forced to temporarily close when the entire staff, fed up over poor pay, management, and long hours, walked off the job
A Family Dollar store was forced to temporarily close when the entire staff, fed up over poor pay, management, and long hours, walked off the job
Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Tyson Foods grappling with 'unprecedented inflation'
Tyson CEO said inflation was up about 14% during company's third quarter
Tyson CEO said inflation was up about 14% during company's third quarter
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.