Money
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Jackson County Continues to Expand as More E-Commerce Companies Move In
Jackson County, a rural county in northeast Georgia, has experienced significant economic growth in the past few years thanks, in part, to e-commerce. As online shopping continues to promise speedy shipping to its customers, companies such as Amazon, Whole Foods, and Bed, Bath & Beyond are setting up shop via…
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Historic District Grows Morgan County’s Economy
As the second largest historical district in Georgia, Morgan County attracts more visitors every year. In addition to the monuments scattered throughout the county, Madison City specifically offers a wide range of boutiques and restaurants to each passing guest. With 440 employees in the tourism and hospitality sector, Morgan…
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Member-Owned Grocery Puts Emphasis on People, Planet, Profit
Caitlyn Richtman is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Athens’ Really, Really Free Market Provides on Principles of Gift Economy
Madison Gable is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Athens Farmers Market Businesses Navigate Seasonal Benefits, Challenges
Tucker Pennington is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Son Shares Journey of Taking Over Athens’ Marvin’s Shoe Service from Father
Tony Walsh is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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‘Money in the News’ Reporting Tells Stories of Personal Finance Challenges, Solutions
Several Grady students completed their capstone requirement through a class on “Money in the News,” which included a unit on reporting and writing personal finance stories. The students’ articles were published through the College Connect program operated by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW). Each student received…
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Upcoming Graduates: Learn About Student Loan Debt
If you are preparing to exit college and enter your next chapter in life, one common concern may be what you are going to do with all of your college loans. Currently there is a total of $1.48 trillion in total U.S. student loan debt, according to the Federal Reserve. …
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Unemployment Dropping In Athens
Unemployment rates are down in the Athens Metro Area, but these rates may go back up by the beginning of next year. Grady Newsource Reporter Shannon Wiggins tells us what industries in Athens are booming. http://youtu.be/I1L_7Bq0CpE
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Crude Oil Cost Driving Down Gas Prices
Gas prices are indeed going down. Reporter Ashley Hollander says it’s because of the falling price of crude oil.