Natalie Hall urges data center transparency as Fulton opposes tax breaks

District 4 candidate Natalie Hall says Fulton residents should know how much water and electricity proposed data centers would use and what taxpayers get in return.

• 2H ago

Henry Co. named fastest-growing majority Black U.S. county

According to a review of census data, Henry County is the fastest growing majority Black suburban county in the U.S.

• Aug 12

Wellstar Health Sytsem announces nearly 800 employee layoff

The healthcare company says it will layoff nearly 761 employees in its corporate, administrative and shared service roles, but it will retain its frontline care team.

• Jul 28

Georgia near top of the states with most $1,000-a-month car payments

A recent analysis of credit reports found 12% of Georgia borrowers with active auto loans have at least one monthly payment of $1,000 or more. That's the fourth-highest rate in the nation.

• Jul 24

Gas prices surge across Georgia as tensions in Iran push oil prices higher

Gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents over the past week in both metro Atlanta and statewide. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now about $4.

• Jul 21

Atlanta eyes World Cup boost for lasting business, economic growth

Metro Atlanta's business leaders say the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is creating new international partnerships they hope will translate into lasting future economic opportunities.

• Jul 14

Atlanta Uber drivers say Waymo robotaxis cut earnings, seek protections

Rideshare drivers rallied in metro Atlanta Thursday, saying Waymo's autonomous vehicles operating through Uber are reducing their income and urging lawmakers and the companies to adopt protections for human drivers.

• Jul 9

Decatur WatchFest '26 sees 140K FIFA World Cup visitors throughout June

Decatur's FIFA WatchFest numbers have exceeded the city's expectations, bringing hundreds of thousands of soccer fans to its downtown square.

• Jul 8

Alpharetta ranked among America's top small cities for careers, study finds

A new national study ranks Alpharetta as one of the top small U.S. cities for career opportunities, citing high household incomes, low unemployment, a strong technology sector and a high quality of life.

• Jul 7

Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda

President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."

• Jul 7

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Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.

• Jul 2

Atlanta pastor gives free gas as prices rise on Iran conflict, reinstated fuel tax

With gas prices rising due to renewed tensions with Iran and Georgia's reinstated fuel tax, Pastor Jeremy Tuck of Connection Point Church in Forest Park is helping drivers.

• Jun 28

IRS lifts hiring freeze after Warnock push; Atlanta telework stays

The move comes days after Atlanta IRS employees were granted indefinite telework following reports of a rat and cockroach infestation at the agency's local campus.

• Jun 17

America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?

The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.

• Jun 11

Nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially than a year ago

New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.

• Jun 8

Ossoff rallies Atlanta, slams Trump and GOP ahead of Georgia showdown

At a downtown Atlanta rally, Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms highlighted health care costs, voting rights, and economic frustration.

• Jun 3

Spirit Airlines expands Atlanta shutdown, 600+ employees face layoffs

Hundreds of Atlanta-based pilots, flight attendants and support staff are being laid off as the fallout from Spirit Airlines' shutdown continues nationwide.

• Jun 2

Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show

Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.

• May 21

Georgia Democrats try to stand out in quiet and low-cost primary for governor

Even though Democrats may have a better shot at becoming the next Georgia governor, there is far less attention and money as their candidates compete for the party's nomination.

• Apr 17

Metro Atlanta mom turning to donating eggs to make ends meet

"My little kids go to sleep at 7:30, and I can barely make it down the stairs sometimes," the Mableton mom of five told CBS News Atlanta.

• Mar 27

Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure

Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

• Mar 19

Decatur may gain $142 million economic boost from 2026 World Cup, report says

City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, and a major boost for local businesses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Mar 17

EV battery maker SK lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Georgia Plant

Battery company SK laid off nearly 1,000 workers at a manufacturing plant in northeast of Atlanta on Friday amid changing consumer demand for EVs.

• Mar 6

3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most

President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."

• Feb 24

Georgia state Senate approves personal income tax cut bills

The Georgia Senate has passed a series of bills aimed at reducing personal income taxes for residents. The legislation now heads to the House, where its fate will be decided in the coming weeks.

• Feb 12

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