Economy

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Economy December 13, 2024

Proposals to rein in child care costs in Georgia gain early support from Senate leaders

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 13, 2024 This story was updated at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13…

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Economy

UGA economists peer into crystal ball and see slowing Georgia economy in 2025

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Economy

Trump vow to impose stiff tariffs at odds with anti-inflation campaign message, Dems say

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Economy

A look at how tariffs, deportations and more of Trump’s proposals could affect housing costs

Economy

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Economy

Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect

Economy

US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy

Economy

The Biden-Harris October Jobs Report Was Better Than Trump’s Average Jobs Report

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Economy

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

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Economy February 19, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices jumps 13 cents over past week

Georgia gasoline prices took a 13-cent jump over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, the cost of a gallon of unleaded regular in the state now…

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Mableton December 21, 2024

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

[We’re reworking and republishing some of the articles published in the Cobb County Courier in its earlier years. This was originally published in 2017, which was the 50th anniversary of…

Cobb County December 21, 2024

What decisions do Cobb and its cities face about the new Georgia tax law?

This is the second of a four-part series about changes to Georgia’s property tax laws that will go into effect January 1, 2025. Follow this link to read part one….

Chattahoochee RiverLands December 21, 2024

A walk along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail in Mableton

By Larry Felton Johnson Yesterday afternoon I walked along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail adjacent to Discovery Park in Mableton. I didn’t cover the entire distance, but I made a video…

Cobb County December 21, 2024

Tahnicia Phillips sworn in as Cobb Clerk of State Court

Tahnicia Phillips was sworn in as Cobb’s Clerk of the State Court. Phillips, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Robin Bishop in November’s general election, garnering 52.21 percent of the vote….

Climate and Weather December 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Economy

Proposals to rein in child care costs in Georgia gain early support from Senate leaders

UGA economists peer into crystal ball and see slowing Georgia economy in 2025

Trump vow to impose stiff tariffs at odds with anti-inflation campaign message, Dems say

A look at how tariffs, deportations and more of Trump’s proposals could affect housing costs

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect

US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy

The Biden-Harris October Jobs Report Was Better Than Trump’s Average Jobs Report

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

Georgia gasoline prices jumps 13 cents over past week