Georgia's early child care educators to receive $500 annual bonuses
Georgia's early child care educators and staff at Quality Rated Child Care facilities are eligible for a $500 annual bonus, funded by a $17-million grant.
Georgia's early child care educators and staff at Quality Rated Child Care facilities are eligible for a $500 annual bonus, funded by a $17-million grant.
Trump-backed 'internet money' could drive trillion-dollar market and strengthen the dollar
The digital currency market could reach $3.7T by decade's end as legislation moves toward the president's desk.
The digital currency market could reach $3.7T by decade's end as legislation moves toward the president's desk.
Tariffs force closure of a beloved Cedartown bakery
A local Georgia bakery that serves low-carb, gluten-free and sugar-free treats says it has been forced to close its doors.
A local Georgia bakery that serves low-carb, gluten-free and sugar-free treats says it has been forced to close its doors.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Federal Reserve in limbo as tariffs complicate this week's interest rate decision
With inflation on the decline, some experts believe that without the enforcement of tariffs, the Federal Reserve may likely cut its key interest rate even more.
With inflation on the decline, some experts believe that without the enforcement of tariffs, the Federal Reserve may likely cut its key interest rate even more.
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
JetBlue to cut flights as carrier says 'unlikely' to break even in 2025 due to weaker travel demand
JetBlue is also trying to boost efficiency among its leadership by combining or restructuring certain roles.
JetBlue is also trying to boost efficiency among its leadership by combining or restructuring certain roles.
Americans spend $164 billion a year on cable, internet services, study finds
A new report finds U.S. households are spending more than ever on cable and internet services, with the average household shelling out over $1,000 per year—and some cities paying nearly double that.
A new report finds U.S. households are spending more than ever on cable and internet services, with the average household shelling out over $1,000 per year—and some cities paying nearly double that.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Georgia couple loses $800K in sophisticated cryptocurrency scam
A Georgia couple lost nearly $800,000 in a cryptocurrency scam initiated through a WhatsApp message, leaving them financially devastated.
A Georgia couple lost nearly $800,000 in a cryptocurrency scam initiated through a WhatsApp message, leaving them financially devastated.
These cities have the highest and lowest credit card debts in 2025
Credit debt is steadily growing nationwide, and these areas are affected the most by it based on a new study.
Credit debt is steadily growing nationwide, and these areas are affected the most by it based on a new study.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
Google offering buyouts to employees across the company
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
By the numbers: Here are the changes proposed to the food stamp program
President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.
President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.
Barrow County approves $182M budget for 2026 with no tax increase
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $182 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, featuring no tax increase and a full rollback of the county’s millage rate.
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $182 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, featuring no tax increase and a full rollback of the county’s millage rate.