Four Ga. banks hit with regulatory actions
Monday Nov 23 | via Atlanta Business Chronicle
Four more Georgia banks fell under strict regulatory enforcement orders, federal authorities announced Friday, including one in metro Atlanta which was ordered to correct its dire condition or devise a plan to sell itself. Comment?
Home sales activity rises in South
Jul 23, 2009 | via The Macon Telegraph
Affordable prices, low interest rates and eager first-time homebuyers led to a slight uptick in existing home sales in the South in June, the first sign of year-over-year sales growth in more than three years, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. Comment?
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22 hrs ago | via Athens Banner-Herald
Four men called to testify in a double murder trial cannot invoke constitutional protections to avoid taking the stand, an Oglethorpe County judge ruled Tuesday, clearing the way for opening statements today. Comment?
Monday Dec 14 | via Athens Banner-Herald
While home sales in Northeast Georgia have not recovered from last year's housing market meltdown, real estate agents and homesellers are starting to see some signs of life as first-time buyers rush to take advantage of government perks and bargain hunters set their sights on a deal. Comment?
Tucker school: Worn and forgotten
Sunday Dec 13 | via Monroe News Star
For the past two years, I have followed the sad saga of Georgia Tucker School in Monroe as it continues its slow journey to oblivion. Comment?
John R. Cole joins SunTrust board
Saturday Dec 12 | via Tifton Gazette
Mike Marz, president and CEO, SunTrust Bank, South Georgia, announced that John R. Cole, Ph.D of Tifton has been elected to SunTrust's Board of Directors. Comment?
How other states handle property taxes
Saturday Dec 12 | via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In 2006, the state enacted a fundamental change in its tax laws, cutting out school taxes for most homeowners and raising the statewide sales tax to make up for the lost school taxes. Comment?
Person of the Year 2009: Ben Bernanke
2 min ago | via Time
The story of the year was a weak economy that could have been much, much weaker. Comment?
Fed moving to exit from unprecedented ...
6 min ago | via The Sydney Morning Herald
The Federal Reserve is edging away from massive interventions to prop up the US economy, but a pledge to stick with record-low interest rates shows lingering concerns over the recovery, analysts said. Comment?
Bank of America insider named CEO
6 min ago | via South China Morning Post
Bank of America Corp on Wednesday tapped insider Brian Moynihan as its next chief executive, ending months of speculation about who would succeed Kenneth Lewis to lead the largest US bank. Comment?
Citigroup to suspend foreclosures for 30 days
1 hr ago | via Azcentral.com
WASHINGTON - Citigroup Inc. will suspend foreclosures and evictions for 30 days in a temporary break for about 4,000 borrowers during the holiday season. Comment?
Robert Powell: The best gifts for retirees
1 hr ago | via MarketWatch
The holiday season is upon us. Chanukah is here. Christmas is just a week away. Kwanzaa starts shortly after. Comment?