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Business

Small Business Saturday drives major support for local shops across Georgia

Small Business Saturday drives major support for local shops across Georgia Customers across the state participated in Small Business Saturday, a day that has brought more than $200 billion for local businesses since it started in 2010.  Andrea Worthy, the economic development director for the city of Smyrna, told WABE that “Shop Smyrna Saturday” is an effort to promote local businesses. “We think it’s a perfect way for folks, employers […]

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Economics

Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping

Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping Credit card balances often climb at the end of the year, and for many young adults, the added financial pressure can take a toll on mental health. Assistant professor at University of Georgia’s School of Social Work Gaurav Sinha, told Georgia Public Broadcasting that financial strain and emotional well-being are closely linked — particularly for people ages […]

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Cold weather settles in: What to know about thermostats and freezing temps in Georgia

Cold weather settles in: What to know about thermostats and freezing temps in Georgia The Christmas season is in full swing, and winterlike conditions are becoming more common in Georgia. The Augusta Chronicle reports that temperatures are already dipping across the state and expected to fall further in the coming weeks, though winter does not officially start until the winter solstice on Dec. 21. Georgians and their thermostats Georgia Power […]

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Giving Tuesday spotlights critical support for service members facing unexpected crises

Giving Tuesday spotlights critical support for service members facing unexpected crises When Hurricane Helene hit Fort Eisenhower in Augusta in 2024, many of the 1,300 sailors and Marines stationed at the post were displaced.  The nonprofit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provided more than $600,000 in emergency aid, including temporary housing, essential needs, and home repairs. Bob Ruark, the president and CEO of the nonprofit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, said this […]

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With Giving Tuesday approaching, the Red Cross is asking Georgians to remember them

With Giving Tuesday approaching, the Red Cross is asking Georgians to remember them Giving Tuesday is approaching, and the Red Cross is asking donors to remember the organization after the holidays. In 2025, more than 500 Red Cross volunteers in the Georgia Region assisted families who needed support after devastating home fires, storms, tornadoes, and other disasters.  The Red Cross also distributed over $4 million in financial assistance to households […]

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PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers Two separate reports submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission found that Georgia Power’s request to expand its capacity could harm consumers. Professional staff for the PSC submitted written testimony Nov. 12 that said the expansion could require $3.5 billion in new revenue by 2030, which would result in about $20 a month for the average household consumer. […]

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Education

New Loan Rule from Trump Administration Leaves Key Degrees Off ‘Professional’ List

New loan rule from Trump administration leaves key degrees off ‘professional’ list A federal policy overhaul tied to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is poised to reshape how graduate students finance their education.  As Newsweek reports, the U.S. Department of Education is adopting a new framework that limits how much students can borrow based on whether their degree qualifies as “professional.” The shift could significantly reduce available aid […]

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State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins

State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins Winter Weather Preparedness week is set for December 1 through 5, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) have informational sessions planned throughout the week to inform Georgians how to protect their families and homes. “As we saw earlier this year, the impacts of winter weather can be felt across the entire state of Georgia,” […]

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Economics

Georgia borrowers carry second-highest student loan debt in the nation

Georgia borrowers carry some of the nation’s highest student loan debt Georgia’s college students continue to shoulder some of the heaviest loan burdens in the country, according to a new national review of student financial stress. The report details the results of a survey from the Education Data Initiative, it included more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The findings show that the average Georgia borrower owes $42,226, the second-highest […]

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