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Peek: Georgia's record-high natural gas prices tied to Biden's 'war on American energy'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 29, 2022

President Joe Biden and his administration recently passed legislation that prioritizes clean and renewable energy instead of fossil fuels and older forms of energy.

Many Georgia consumers cutting back on spending to pay for back-to-school supplies

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 12, 2022

As back-to-school season commences, a new report is showing that one-third of Americans must reallocate parts of their budget to afford back-to-school supplies.

Georgia's Warnock supportive of increased government spending in midst of inflation, declining GDP

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 2, 2022

Despite the ongoing issue of inflation and a steadily declining GDP, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is apparently supportive of more government spending and measures.

Biden's energy 'hypocrisy' on display as Georgians struggle to pay for gas

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 19, 2022

Lawmakers and residents in Georgia are becoming increasingly frustrated with President Joe Biden as families around the country continue to struggle to pay for gas at the pump.

McCaffrey on mortgage rates: 'The surge marks the largest weekly increase since 1987'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 21, 2022

The Federal Reserve once again raised interest rates in an attempt to avoid a recession and curb inflation. Though the rate hike may lower home prices and decrease demand, it also has the potential to price potential homebuyers out of the market completely and result in higher monthly costs for those who choose to buy.

Up to a quarter of Georgians facing delayed retirement as inflation rises: 'Americans need to alter their saving habits'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 8, 2022

Rising inflation and cost of living expenses have had severe impacts on the savings capabilities of Georgia residents, a new index finds. In its quarterly BMO Real Financial Progress Index, which is an index that is designed to measure Americans' sentiment surrounding financial confidence, it was found that up to a quarter of Georgians may need to delay retirement to compensate for missed savings opportunities as a result of inflation. Paul Dilda, Head of Consumer Strategy for BMO Harris Bank, said, "Inflation and rising consumer costs are severely affecting Americans' financial situations, and according to recent index results from BMO Harris Bank, in addition to altering their spending habits, Americans need to alter their saving habits too.

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Georgia secretary of state calls for constitutional amendment for election security

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 13, 2021

This month, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called for the Georgia Legislature to amend the state Constitution to mandate that only citizens of the United States can vote in elections, according to Just the News.

Unemployment claims trending down in Georgia as economy bounces back

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 1, 2021

Unemployment claims in Georgia are continuing to trend down as jobs become more widely available and workers are incentivized to return to the workforce.

Georgia Bulldogs ranked fifth in new AP college football preseason poll

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 29, 2021

Powerhouse Georgia was ranked fifth in the newest AP poll ranking the top college football teams in the nation. The Top 25 poll was released Aug. 16.

Georgia Democrats eyeing Medicaid expansion

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 24, 2021

Democrats around the country have made expanded socialized medicine a central part of their platform in recent years, often advocating for expanded Medicaid as a means to that end.

Georgia's occupational-licensing reform bill seeks to 'foster an environment of continued job growth'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 30, 2021

Georgia's economic recovery has been sure and steady, with Gov. Brian Kemp announcing in June that the unemployment rate had dropped to 4%.

Georgia's unemployment claims plummet after terminating federal aid program

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 28, 2021

While the expanded federal unemployment benefits have helped individuals who were financially impacted by job loss as a result of the pandemic, they have also had some unintended negative consequences as some states' economies have been slower to recover than others.

Employ Georgia program helps state bounce back from COVID-19-related economic challenges

By Caleb Lombardo | May 26, 2021

As businesses and organizations around the country struggle getting people back to work and filling open positions, Georgia is showing a strong performance on the back of the state's Employ Georgia program, which is intended to lead the way in post-COVID-19 economic recovery.

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