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Friday, August 27, 2010  USA Today, the nation's second largest newspaper, is making the most dramatic overhaul of its newsroom staff in its almost 30-year history in an effort deliver stories more quickly to mobile devices and produce more coverage likely to sell advertising.

Friday, July 16, 2010  A poll shows many Georgians favor raising taxes or fees to restore financial support for education.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Latest Georgia news, sports, business and entertainment

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Albany may be doing well financially, but Dougherty County has a different story to tell.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Generally speaking, the City of Albany is in a very good financial position.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  If the cuts don’t go through, the University System of Georgia chancellor has said tuition will have to go up 77 percent.

Monday, March 01, 2010  University System of Georgia officials say a state plan to chop $300 million from their budget could result in 4,000 layoffs and dozens of program eliminations.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009  Job openings edge down as employers hold back on rebuilding their work forces

Friday, December 04, 2009  University of Georgia President Michael Adams says more layoffs may be needed next year if the economy doesn't pick up.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Macon Mayor Robert Reichert plans to lay off 31 city employees and slash 36 more vacant positions from the city payroll.

Thursday, October 29, 2009  WNBA president Donna Orender says Kathy Betty will replace Ron Terwilliger as the managing partner of the Dream.

Thursday, October 29, 2009  Approximately 200 workers will lose their jobs at Shaw Industries Plant WK in Tifton primarily because of the downturn in the housing industry.

Thursday, July 02, 2009  A Georgia-based company that hauls medium-duty trucks built at a doomed General Motors Corp. plant is laying off 115 to 120 workers.

Thursday, May 28, 2009  Initial jobless claims drop, but continuing claims at record high; demand up for durable goods

Thursday, April 09, 2009  Some local economists predict the economy won’t bounce back for at least another year, which means unemployment numbers will continue to rise.