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Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out. “Our students infuse our workforce with new talent and energy each summer,” he said. “While this may temporarily increase seasonal unemployment, the fresh skills and enthusiasm these young workers bring to...
Georgia's June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent compared to FY 2023, during which the state’s motor fuel excise tax was suspended for more than half the fiscal year, until January 10, 2023. Net of motor fuel tax changes, net revenues for the year-ended June 30 were down 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2023. The changes within...
Small-business owner, economist share what makes Georgia's businesses boom
MACON, Ga. — On the far east end of Cherry Street, you'll find a "very good taste" with some flavor from Little India. "Some like mild, some like medium, some like spicy," Anu Sharma said stirring a pot of lamb korma. He's been a chef for 22 years, previously...
Work crews to close streets in Decatur for water main repairs starting Sunday, expect traffic, noise
Starting Sunday night, DeKalb County officials said residents can expect some noise and traffic impacts as work crews begin repairs on a damaged water main in Decatur.
Pregnant Georgia girl, 16, found dead by roadside as ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police
Georgia police are investigating the death of a pregnant 16-year-old girl, identified as Mia Campos. According to the Gwinnett County police department, the teenager's body was found around 1 a.m. on Monday, July 1 when officers were called to a residential area in Loganville. Her death has been ruled a homicide.
Advocates begin process to include South View Cemetery on Historic Places list
City leaders and preservation advocates are embarking on a plan to get Atlanta's South View Cemetery placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Why it matters: The cemetery, which got its charter in the late 1800s, was a place where Black people could bury their loved ones in an honorable and dignified manner.If approved, South View would join Atlanta's two other famous cemeteries — Westview and Oakland — on the register.A kickoff meeting with stakeholders was held earlier this month. The Atlanta Preservation Center will oversee the application process.What they're saying: The initial legwork of the effort involves researching the...
GALLERY: 2024 ACC Unity Tour
Georgia Tech athletics recently took part in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s third annual Unity Tour to historic Charleston, S.C. Tech was represented by four Yellow Jackets on the trip that consisted of student-athletes and staff of all the league’s member schools, plus conference office staff members. The tour is part of the ACC’s commitment to supporting student-athletes through meaningful educational opportunities, including in the area of social justice. The theme of this year’s Unity Tour was Journey of Resilience: Cultivating History through Community, Culture and Cuisine. Participants of the tour had the opportunity to engage in an immersive educational experience...
Teen Nephew of Rayshard Brooks Fatally Shot in Northwest Atlanta, Community Calls for Peace Amid Investigation
Early yesterday morning, a 16-year-old boy named Jakari Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood. The incident occurred on the 1000 block of Cato Street NW. According to FOX 5, police responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting at around 4:30 a.m. They discovered Jakari's body in a wooded area behind a home, not far from where his own family lives.
Real estate firm has four historic Neel Reid-designed homes on the market
Harry Norman, REALTORS has added four properties designed by renowned southern architect Neel Reid to its roster of listings. One of Atlanta’s most well-known residential architects in the early 20th century, Reid’s work helped shape the city’s home design landscape. “To own a Neel Reid home is like owning a piece of architectural history,” Jenni Bonura, […] The post Real estate firm has four historic Neel Reid-designed homes on the market appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia Tech Basketball: ESPN Ranks Javian McCollum as One of The Top Transfers For The 2024-2025 Season
Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire was busy this offseason. After an up-and-down first season, Stoudamire spent the offseason trying to acquire talent to
Casual Market talk centers on business, inventory and an emerging consumer mindset
ATLANTA — In the middle of a long, hot summer for much of the country, retailers, designers and manufacturers gathered in Atlanta for the 2024 Casual Market Atlanta, previewing product introductions and building merchandising strategies for the outdoor retail season. Against a backdrop of expanded casual permanent showrooms and...
Morehouse and Spelman Students Tased by Police During 2020 Protests Could Receive $2M Settlement
Two college students who were pulled from their car and tased by police officers during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 could receive a $2 million settlement. Messiah Young, a student at Morehouse College, and Taniyah Pilgrim, a student at Spelman College, got stuck in traffic as the streets filled with protesters on May 30, 2020. They were in their car as the protest took place in downtown Atlanta, in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
The LCP Group Originates Construction Financing for Moxy Centennial Olympic Park
NEW YORK, New York—The LCP Group, L.P., announced its origination of construction financing for the Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, located in Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district. The project is being developed through a partnership between Atlanta-based Nexera Capital and Emerge Hospitality Group. The 13-story, 183-room property will have a...
Argument ends in gunfire in SW Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA - One man is in the hospital and another man is facing charges after a shooting overnight in southwest Atlanta, police say. Officials say the shooting happened shortly before 1 a.m. on the 500 block of Saint Johns Avenue SW. Officers arriving at the scene found a 55-year-old man...
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