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Auto Sales Bounce Back from Shutdown

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:06:33 GMT

With four days left in the month, auto dealers can apparently let out a few sighs of relief

For Jobless Over 50, a Challenging Search for Work

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:07:07 GMT

A new poll is highlighting some of the difficulties people 50 and older are having finding work.

White House: September Job Growth 'Solid'

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:56:30 GMT

A top White House economic adviser says the addition of 148,000 jobs in September is a sign of "solid" growth but forecasts worsening in October because of the 16-day partial government shutdown.

How the Government Shutdown Cost Billions

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:26:25 GMT

At least 400,000 government workers will be paid for not working during the entire government shutdown.

Museum of Aviation Re-Opens After Shutdown

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:46:15 GMT

President of the Museum of Aviation's Foundation, Pat Bartness, says the museum saw a small loss of revenue during the shutdown.

Fewer Unemployment Claims in Georgia

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:22:02 GMT

Officials say the last time initial claims were below this level was in September 2007.

House Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:03:06 GMT

Congress members voted to pass the legislation to reopen the government and avoid default.

Bond-Rating Firm Issues Warning on U.S. Credit

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:28:48 GMT

Fitch Ratings cited the drawn-out debate over raising the nation's debt limit.

Passenger Numbers Soar at Macon's Airport

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 22:38:02 GMT

The Middle Georgia Regional Airport is seeing some of its highest passenger numbers in a decade.

Why You Should Tip 25 Percent

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:08:30 GMT

The shameful state of the salaries of restaurant workers, who often earn a poverty-level $2.13 an hour before gratuities, is a topic that's hotter than the biscuits in Paula Deen's kitchen these days.

Report: Some Macy's Stores to Open on Thanksgiving Day

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:30:17 GMT

Macy's will open at least some stores for the first time ever on Thanksgiving, according to a report from a Chicago newspaper.

Stocks Leap On Budget Thaw; Dow Up 300

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:16:35 GMT

Stocks skyrocketed Thursday as investors were encouraged by talk of a deal that may avert a U.S. government default.

Retail Group Anticipates Sales Increase, Steady Hiring For Holiday Season

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:13:56 GMT

The National Retail Federation said they expect holiday sales in November and December to increase marginally over the 2012 holiday shopping season.

Dow plunges below 15,000 as shutdown drags on

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:03:01 GMT

In a clear sign that investors are getting increasingly worried about the budget impasse in Washington, the Dow Jones industrial average was down around 180 points at its worst level and back below 15,000 on the third day of the partial government shutdown.

Georgia Pecan Growers Tap Into Emerging Indian Market

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 16:57:05 GMT

At Mason Pecans in Fort Valley, China is their biggest client. It's where 80% of their annual product goes.

Macon's Unemployment Rate Declines

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 06:35:00 GMT

State labor officials say metro Macon's unemployment rate decreased to 8.7 percent in August.

Economists See Fed Cut in Stimulus This Week

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:25:59 GMT

The Federal Reserve is likely to begin tapering its economic stimulus this week despite mixed data on the economy and job market recently.

Macon Rescue Mission Gets Ground Support

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:21:49 GMT

Five Star owner Charlie Cantrell donated a 2013 Nissan cargo van to the mission. The September donation helps the mission prepare for the holiday season.

Unemployment Rate Falls But Job Growth is Weak

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:50:29 GMT

Employers added a disappointing 169,000 jobs in August.

Kumho Tire Plant Project Back in Action

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:49:53 GMT

Senior Vice-President of Macon Economic Development Commission Pat Topping told 13WMAZ the re-start comes after eight to ten months of negotiations between Kumho and the Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority.