Here's what a $1.4B Powerball jackpot would pay in your state
If you beat the odds and win the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday, the amount of money you get will depend on where you live.
If you beat the odds and win the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday, the amount of money you get will depend on where you live.
Kawhi Leonard scandal: What we know about the alleged $28M ‘no-show job’
A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.
A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries get their checks
The calendar turning over to September will bring a new round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program.
The calendar turning over to September will bring a new round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program.
Hormel Tucker plant laying off about half its employees
Hormel said it will layoff more than 100 employees at its Tucker, Ga. plant later this year.
Hormel said it will layoff more than 100 employees at its Tucker, Ga. plant later this year.
Rep. Buddy Carter, pharmacists call for reform
Rep. Buddy Carter and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson met with independent pharmacists to discuss their concerns over the "middlemen" of the perscription drug world.
Rep. Buddy Carter and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson met with independent pharmacists to discuss their concerns over the "middlemen" of the perscription drug world.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Georgia's film and TV sectors face challenges, focuses on smaller productions
Georgia's film and TV industries have taken a beating over the past few years.
Georgia's film and TV industries have taken a beating over the past few years.
Trump calls on Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign after mortgage fraud allegation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Cryptocurrency ATMs fuel $2M worth of fraud in Peachtree City
Peachtree City police say cryptocurrency ATMs have become the number one cause of fraud in the city.
Peachtree City police say cryptocurrency ATMs have become the number one cause of fraud in the city.
Powerball grows to $643M
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
Young Americans say friendship is too expensive; nearly half skip events due to costs: study
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Why Georgia electric bills are higher this summer — and how to cut costs
Electricity prices have surged nationwide in recent years, and Georgia has not been spared.
Electricity prices have surged nationwide in recent years, and Georgia has not been spared.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Echo Park Speedway's billon-dollar bet on casino despite gambling ban
Echo Park Speedway plans a $1 billion hotel and casino resort, aiming to boost Georgia's economy, but faces legal hurdles.
Echo Park Speedway plans a $1 billion hotel and casino resort, aiming to boost Georgia's economy, but faces legal hurdles.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.

















