Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
Georgia Lottery reports record first-quarter profits, $389.9M for HOPE and Pre-K
The Georgia Lottery reported record first-quarter profits, raising approximately $389.9 million for HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs in the state.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
Liberty Media to spin Braves stock off into new publicly-traded stock
The measure should not significantly impact the daily operations for the Braves, The Battery, its other properties, or its cash assets.
Massive Downtown development slated to open ahead of 2026 World Cup
The ceremony marks the official beginning of construction for the roughly 8-million-square-feet of residential, entertainment, retail, office, and other commercial space in the heart of the city.
Georgia job market still positive, but may be leveling off
Unemployment data shows a Georgia job market that’s still hot but leveling off.
Inflation impacting grocery bills over the holidays
The consumer price index shows over the past year, the price for groceries to eat at home increased 12.4% and food away from home went up 8.6%.
Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
Walt Disney World annual passes are getting more expensive, but new passes still not on sale
The prices for Walt Disney World's annual passes are going up, though those wanting to purchase a new pass – and not renewing one – will still have to wait to buy one.
Public Service Commission's new rules draw concerns about open meetings in Georgia
The Public Service Commission can decide whether to bar participants from attending a meeting. It’s all thanks to a new public comment rule.
After FTX bankruptcy, Binance proposing fund to save crypto from future failures
The proposal is an effort to stave off the cascading effects of last week's implosion of FTX, the world's third-largest crypto exchange.
FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.
Clean battery manufacture announces new plant, 723 future jobs in Coweta County
Clean, next-generation battery developer FREYR Battery plans to hire 723 people and invest more than $2.57 billion in the plant through 2029.