Walmart expanding Georgia operations with new automated facility

Walmart has broke ground on a 1.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Carnesville featuring advanced technology designed to double order processing speeds and create 1,000 local jobs.

Best and worst states for jobs, according to new data

A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.

Powerball payout breakdown: What a $716 million winner takes home after taxes

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.

SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia

Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions. 

Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement

Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.

Kemp, state officials detail planned $4B Audi factory in Georgia

German luxury automaker Audi plans to invest $4 billion to build its first American manufacturing plant in Middle Georgia, bringing up to 4,500 jobs to the region.

Trump administration launches new seafood labels, website in 'America First' strategy

The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry. 

Gov. Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Nov. 30

Georgia drivers will continue to receive relief at the pump through Thanksgiving after Gov. Brian Kemp extended the suspension of the state’s motor fuel excise tax through Nov. 30.

Audi to invest $4B in Georgia for first US auto plant

German luxury automaker Audi AG will invest roughly $4 billion to build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Peach County, creating an estimated 4,500 jobs in middle Georgia.

Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns

Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists. 

Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive

The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.

Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing

Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed. 

Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history

The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.

Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees

Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.