Charity raffles house to raise money ticket by ticket
Sep 10, 2009 | via The Times
You say down economy, they say fundraising opportunity. After trying for two years to sell his luxurious log home in a stalled housing market, Dwight Dyer is giving it up for charity. Comment?
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20 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?
5 min ago | via LA Daily News
The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to hold interest rates at a record low to drive down double-digit unemployment and sustain the economic recovery. Comment?
US Fed holds interest rates at record low to fuel re...
9 min ago | via The Star Online
WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to hold interest rates at a record low to drive down double-digit unemployment and sustain the economic recovery. Comment?
9 min ago | via Department of Commerce
The Commerce Department's U.S. Bureau of the Census today released data on new residential construction in November 2009. Comment?
Fiserve's loan basket acquired
14 min ago | via CIOL
Acquisition of Fiserv Business Unit Strengthens ISGN's Vision to become the Global Leader in Mortgage Services BANGALORE: ISGN Solutions Inc., a provider of technology products and services to the U.S . mortgage market, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Fiserv's Loan Fulfillment Services business. Comment?
Democrats' ads target House GOP on finance bill vote
18 min ago | via Washington Times
Democrats are targeting a dozen vulnerable House Republicans with a media blitz beginning this week that accuses them of protecting the interests of big banks at the expense of ordinary Americans. Comment?