Georgia and 6 other states make up half of new homes built in US. Are they affordable?
With a shortage of more than four million homes across America, Realtor.com released the results of a study focused on affordability, and housing supply.
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What to know: Changes made to credit card fees, overdrafts, student loans payments
Decisions regarding credit cards, bank fees and student loans have been made that could affect millions of Americans.
Bill to fund historic battlefield preservation in Georgia heads to governor’s desk
Legislation to provide state funding to ensure the preservation of Georgia’s historic battlefields is on its way to the governor’s desk for approval after passing unanimously in the Georgia Senate.
Georgia gets another win over Alabama in appeal over Allatoona Lake ‘water wars’
Maintaining a pre-agreed to status quo, a federal judge denied efforts by Alabama to have more say over how Georgia water is portioned out during droughts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Atlanta police report 16% drop in homicides, year-to-date
As of March 22, Atlanta’s homicide rate was 16% lower than the year before.
Georgia State Sen. Brandon Beach says White House appointed him as US treasurer
Georgia State Sen. Brandon Beach of Alpharetta was nominated to serve as the U.S. treasurer by President Donald Trump.
Georgia Senate passes tax-free military retirement legislation, sending it back to the House
The Georgia Senate passed a bill which would eliminate income taxes on military retirement benefits.
Atlanta Beltline temporarily free to chop down, replace trees as city council reviews tree ordinance
The Atlanta City Council is set to review a decades-old tree ordinance, and while it’s doing so, they voted to let the Atlanta Beltline have free reign to chop down and replace trees throughout the city.
Coca-Cola says tariffs could hit bottom line if canning, bottling costs rise
A recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed the Coca-Cola Company has concerns about how national trade policies might hit its bottom line.
Home Depot says tariffs present challenges that could hurt profits
Atlanta-based Home Depot said in its latest financial documents that tariffs present challenges to profitability.
