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Atlanta Fed board chief: looking nationally for Bostic's replacement
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (305+ words) WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - Atlanta Federal Reserve board Chair Gregory Haile said the search to replace former Atlanta Fed "President Raphael Bostic would be national in scope, not limited to the bank's southeastern region, as long as candidates "seem willing and…...
Georgia homeowners could see property tax limits under pending bill passed by Georgia House
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (487+ words) FORSYTH, Ga. " The Georgia House passed a major property tax relief bill Friday, capping how much local governments can raise property taxes each year and giving homeowners new protections against rapidly rising bills. House Bill 1116 passed 98-68 on Crossover Day " the…...
Central Georgia Rep. proposed bill limiting property taxes passed by Georgia House | What to know
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (66+ words) Central Georgia Rep. proposed bill limiting property taxes passed by Georgia House | What to know13WMAZ Central Georgia Rep. proposed bill limiting property taxes passed by Georgia House | What to know To stream 13WMAZ on your phone, you need the 13WMAZ app. Download the…...
Atlanta woman cancels debt relief contract following investigation into fees
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (502+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta woman said she canceled a debt relief with a company that is under investigation by the Georgia Attorney General's consumer protection division. She said the cancelation saved her thousands of dollars in debt…...
Georgia bill would create state depository for gold and silver
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (294+ words) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) " A bill moving through the Georgia legislature could create a new way for people to store and use gold and silver. Senate Bill 424 would allow gold or silver to be used as legal tender in Georgia. It…...
Atlanta ranks pretty low on 'Most Diverse Cities in the U.S.' list for 2026
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (339+ words) The City of Atlanta, where diversity is all but currency, didn't finish as high as one might expect in a new coast-to-coast rundown of America's most diverse places." Based on a variety of metrics that delved beyond race and socioeconomics,…...
Dunbar church hopes to erase $1M in medical debt for Lent
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (510+ words) In an effort to combine spiritual reflection with genuine help for people struggling with debt, Dunbar United Methodist Church has launched a fundraising campaign this Lenten season to abolish more than $1 million in medical debt for low-income residents across West…...
Georgia Establishes New Transfer Pricing Reporting Obligation
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (71+ words) Authorities in Georgia recently issued an Order establishing new reporting obligations in respect of international controlled transactions. The obligations were included in Order No. 52 of February 24, 2026 , where international controlled transactions in the previous year exceeded GEL500,000 (USD183,600). Taxpayers filing monthly returns should…...
Metro Atlanta school board member fined as part of alleged $140M Ponzi scheme
6+ day, 53+ min ago (234+ words) FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. " A metro Atlanta school board member is now being connected to an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme. Fayette County School Board member Randy Hough now faces a $500,000 fine and a criminal referral for his role in a Ponzi…...
American Express to partner with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Falcons, Atlanta United
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (334+ words) American Express has struck a long-term deal with AMB Sports and Entertainment that makes the card company an official payments partner of the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The partnership also positions the company as an early backer…...