Category: Financial
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"Computer Keyboard" by BigOakFlickr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cloudflare outage causes major sites to go down
CTO admits technical issue caused cascading failure across internet Some of the world’s favorite digital destinations went down for a while this morning, but it wasn’t their fault. Apparently a bug with a major underlying service that provides a variety of technical offerings for companies big and small called Cloudflare began a patch to a…
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No more pennies: Philadelphia Mint pressing final one-cent coin today
The penny is set to be no more as the U.S. Mint pressed their final penny to mark the end new circulations of the coin worth just a single cent. The Philadelphia mint produced is producing its final round of the coins today following President Donald Trump’s cancellation of the 1-cent coin earlier in the…
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President of the United States Donald Trump meeting General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping before the 2025 APEC Summit in Busan, South Korea. (The White House via Wikimedia Commons) Cooling trade tensions with China?
People’s Republic agree to buy 25 million tons of soybeans from American farmers per year, Trump lowers tariff rates This deal is likely a first step, but an important one as President Donald Trump’s latest trip to Asia will end with more than just a replica gold crown as a souvenir. The Associated Press is…
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Interests rates by Federal Reserves cut to lowest rates in three years
The Federal Reserve is cutting it’s benchmark interest rate once again, reducing it a quarter point as the nation’s board for the central bank does so without any guidance during the government shutdown. However increases in consumer prices continue to hurt spending and the stock market continues to plow forward with gains despite job cuts,…
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Artisan Built Communities Announces Grand Opening of 1872 Township in Rockmart
Community debuts to the public Nov. 1 with waterpark amenities, homes from the high $200s ROCKMART — Artisan Built Communities is gearing up for the grand opening of 1872 Township on Saturday, November 1 at 11 a.m., welcoming buyers to experience a new standard of affordable living in Rockmart. The event unveils introductory pricing and…
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Georgia Department of Labor Georgia Department of Labor Mobilizes Resources to Support Federal Employees During Government Shutdown
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is mobilizing resources to ensure Georgia’s more than 110,000 federal workers can quickly access benefits, services, and guidance during the ongoing federal government shutdown. “The Georgia Department of Labor is committed to supporting every worker affected by the federal government shutdown,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “Millions…
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Gov. Kemp: Underwood Ammo to Create 120 New Manufacturing Jobs
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Underwood Ammo will invest $41 million in building a new manufacturing facility, creating 120 new jobs, in Effingham County. “Georgia is the nation’s premier destination for manufacturers, including the defense and sporting sectors,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “This sector has made several key investments in our state in…
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Governor Brian Kemp Gov. Kemp: Georgia No. 1 for Business for 12th Straight Year
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Development magazine for the 12th year in a row, marking an unmatched record of success and consistency in economic development. “For 12 straight years, site selectors…
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Georgia Department of Labor Labor Commissioner Rivera Holmes Issues Statement After Georgia Named No. 1 State for Business 12 Years in a Row
Note: The Department of Labor provided the following press release for publication on Today News Wire. -KtE Today, Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes released the following statement after Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia was once again named the No. 1 state for business: “Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for…
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GOVERNOR KEMP ISSUES COMMENDATION HONORING COLONY BANK’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
FITZGERALD, GA. (September 4, 2025) – Colony Bank is honored to share that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an official commendation recognizing its 50th anniversary. The commendation celebrates five decades of dedicated service to customers, commitment to strengthening Georgia communities, and support for local businesses and economic growth. Since its founding in 1975, Colony…