Georgia to end participation in additional unemployment benefits

During an interview with FOX News, Gov. Brian Kemp said he plans to end Georgia's participation in the federal government's $300 weekly additional unemployment benefit.

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires

Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.

Georgia has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging at the pumps

Georgia has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging at the pump. State leaders say they will be looking into every one of them.

Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Cash-out refinance: Pros, cons, when to get one

A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger mortgage and lets you withdraw equity in cash. You can use the money however you want.

Pipeline shutdown, panic leave Georgia gas stations without fuel

Over 15% of gas stations in Georgia and are now reportedly out of fuel due to panic buying and the major pipeline shutdown.

Federal judge tosses CDC's eviction moratorium

The ruling could affect millions of Americans whose homes are in peril due to job loss or illness.

More than 1,000 gas stations run out of fuel

More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers.

Colonial Pipeline attack: White House launches ‘all of government’ response

President Joe Biden has called on the federal government to utilize its resources to alleviate the effects of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, as Virginia and North Carolina declared states of emergency in an effort to avoid any major fuel shortages

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues state of emergency to address gasoline supply disruptions

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.