Carter's closing 150 stores, reducing office workforce by 15%
Popular children's clothing retailer Carter’s revealed it will be closing 150 stores and reducing 15% of its office-based workforce. Here’s what we know.
Hope Atlanta on SNAP pause: ‘We have no idea what this is going to look like’
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Georgia Head Start programs secured by 45-day emergency bridge loan amid shutdown
Emergency bridge funding will keep Georgia Head Start classrooms open for 45 days during the federal shutdown.
Georgia SNAP benefits pausing? Where you can get free food in metro Atlanta
These organizations support families with groceries, emergency food boxes, baby supplies, and in some cases, housing or utility aid.
Georgia SNAP benefits to pause amid shutdown | What users must know now
Georgia’s SNAP payments will pause Nov. 1 because Congress has not passed a federal funding bill.
Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday
Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Molson Coors cutting hundreds of jobs as part of restructuring plan
Molson Coors Beverage Company is eliminating hundreds of jobs by the end of year as it undergoes a restructuring. (Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Kemp to lead delegation to Japan following South Korea visit
Gov. Brian Kemp is leading a Georgia delegation to Japan after a South Korea visit to strengthen business ties and attend the SEUS-Japan Conference.
Georgia stroke survivor faces losing SNAP benefits amid shutdown
A Georgia stroke survivor worries how she'll survive if SNAP benefits end in November due to the government shutdown.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
September CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.