Work & Business

The reporting of Grady journalism students in Multiplatform Newsroom: Projects focusing on the issues involving the future of work and other business-related reporting in Northeast Georgia.

Unemployment Rate Reaches a New, 8-Year Low

Unemployment rates in the United States and in Athens has reached a new low. ...

Pints for Philanthropy: Creature Comforts Raises Money for Local Causes

Creature Comforts is collecting more than money from beer. They’re collecting research to see ...

Walmart Neighborhood Opens on Atlanta Highway

By Jane Mo This Walmart is not your typical toy and furniture filled retail ...

Smart Pills Move Off Campus, Into Workplace

It’s a quarter till 10 p.m. You’ve been up since six this morning, and ...

Don’t Forget the Tip… or Do? The Great Debate

By Katya Riedlinger Some restaurants around the country are experimenting with big pay increases for ...

Seasonal Jobs Make Their Way to Athens area

By Richard Banton If you’re looking for a job, more than 200 seasonal positions ...

Starbucks Stirs Controversy: Why the Change?

By: Chelsea Beimfohr It’s the beginning of November and the holiday season has officially ...

Oldest Businesses in Downtown Athens

The Golden Pantry recently celebrated its 50th year of service in Athens. However, what ...

ICYMI: Businesses Update Credit Card Technology

Businesses, not credit card companies, can now be held responsible for credit card fraud. ...

Caterpillar Announces Job Cuts

  By: Chelsea Beimfohr Caterpillar announced today it will eliminate up to 5,000 jobs ...