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Music Video Moves Bank of America on Stalled Mortgage Loan
12:30PM 12/28/2011
It might not be the right method for everyone seeking a home loan, but it worked for one Georgia couple: A music video that went viral got Bank of America to close on Ken and Meredith Williams' long-delayed mortgage.
Modern Warfare 3: While Movie Industry Struggles, Gaming Thrives
10:35AM 11/10/2011
At a time when the music industry is Auto-Tuning its own eulogy and Hollywood has all but given up on DVDs, 1.5 million people lined up at midnight events to score copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, proving that even in an era when more of us want our entertainment for free, some things are still considered worth their price.
Eastern Europe Gets All Shook Up Over American-Style Diners
3:00PM 9/21/2011
The world's fourth Elvis-themed restaurant is scheduled to open in a mall in Georgia this year. But not in the Peach State in the heart of the Dixie -- the Elvis American Diner is in the Republic of Georgia. Seems that in the former Soviet Union, the King and 1950s Americana are considered pretty nifty.
As you hit the road for your final road trip of the summer, consider driving to one of the 10 states with the lowest prices on gas. Turns out, those sunny states also offer bountiful vacation options for the budget-conscious family.
The 10 States That Pay Out the Biggest Lottery Jackpots
11:00AM 5/03/2011
Lotteries are big businesses in most states, and they can provide windfalls for both the winning ticket-holders and state coffers. But which states give the most back to ticket-holders and through government services?
Governor's Proposals Would Dim HOPE Scholarships
11:30AM 2/24/2011
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's proposed changes to the HOPE scholarship would significantly alter the pledge that Georgia made to students back in 1992. Georgia schoolchildren have been promised free college tuition and other aid for achieving and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
These promises have proven...
How Safe Are Direct Deposit Tax Refunds? Ask Georgia's Taxpayers
1:00PM 1/27/2011
Georgia's Department of Revenue is dealing with the fallout of a mistake that's proving costly for some taxpayers.
Several reports out of Atlanta suggest that many people who filed early 2010 tax returns in Georgia saw their direct-deposit refunds vanish days after they showed up in their...
HOPE Scholarship Shortfall: Dashing Dreams in Georgia?
9:00AM 1/13/2011
The New York Times recently published a story that has Georgia's current and aspiring college students concerned. It said that Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is in serious danger. This means that the hopes of many high school and college students are on the verge of being dashed.
Until now, the...
Hyundai to Build Popular Santa Fe SUV at Kia Plant in Georgia
3:08PM 8/31/2010
Company News, Technology, Economy, Honda Motor Co, Toyota, Autos
In late September, Korean automaker Hyundai will begin building its popular Santa Fe SUV at a Kia plant in West Point, Ga., where its sister company makes the Kia Sorrento SUV. The move is expected to boost the number of workers associated with the plant from 1,900 to 7,000.
More complaints and problems for American Shingle
10:30AM 8/27/2010
The number of complaints from homeowners filed against American Shingle and Siding, Inc. continues to grow, reports the Better Business Bureau. So far, the agency has logged nearly 600 complaints since the Atlanta-based company shut down operations two weeks ago, leaving consumers across 10 states...
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