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New worries are arising that the unexpectedly strong surge in the nation's economy could lead to inflation troubles down the road.

America West Airlines has joined other major carriers in dropping ticket commissions paid to travel agents.

A winning ticket for the $7 million Lotto South jackpot was sold in Georgia, the Virginia Lottery said Sunday.

Eli Lilly and Co. will fund a government program to help scientists from other countries fight bioterrorism and the natural spread of infectious diseases.

General merchandise chain Fred's Inc. has announced plans to build a $25 million distribution center here, bringing 150 to 250 jobs.

U.S. home builders complained the Bush administration's decision to charge stiff duties on a popular type of Canadian lumber will tax U.S. consumers and dampen a housing boom that has been one of the economy's strong points.

In the first verdict of its kind in the nation, a jury found that a tobacco company falsely represented low-tar cigarettes as less dangerous than regular cigarettes.

Two leading online travel agencies are countering United Airlines' decision to eliminate per-ticket sales commissions this week.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority begins eliminating bus routes Saturday.

Farmers in southwest Georgia will be paid $5.16 million not to irrigate this year under the Flint River Drought Protection Act.