Georgia Power base rates stay the same for 3 years

Tuesday's vote was a formality, after the PSC and Georgia Power reached a deal in May to keep the rate the same through 2028.

DeKalb County pauses plan to increase water rates

Officials said it's so the county can finish producing public education materials with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta.

Majority US families expect to maintain or increase back-to-school spending, survey finds

Nearly 3 in 4 US families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to a new survey from PwC, signaling strong demand despite inflation and tariff-related price pressures.

Why summer gas prices are at a four-year low

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday.

Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise; these states have the most

Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.

World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years

A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”

Georgia Lottery pays out over $50 million in a week

A Gainesville player won $2 million in the June 20 Mega Millions drawing, according to the Georgia Lottery.

Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know

Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.

Haralson County residents outraged by spike in property taxes

Haralson County residents are facing property tax assessments that have more than doubled, causing financial distress, especially for those on fixed incomes.

Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know

Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.

Fulton County sheriff seeks court guidance on $20K surplus from tax sale

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat filed a petition seeking court guidance on distributing over $20,000 in excess funds from a 2024 tax sale.