Sunday July 6th, 2025 2:00PM

Business News

US pending home sales rise modestly in September
The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes ticked up only slightly in September, as it remained difficult to qualify for mortgage financing.
1:05PM ( 10 years ago )
Piedmont College plans Halloween events Oct. 31
Students at Piedmont College are planning new ways to scare you
1:01PM ( 10 years ago )
Kubota to expand in Hall Co., adding 650 jobs
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday morning that Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA), a leading global manufacturer of small tractors, RTVs and lawn mowers, will expand its headquarters in Gainesville.
11:47AM ( 10 years ago )
Gas prices fall to a 46-month low
Nationwide motorists are paying the cheapest price at the pump since 2010.
5:16AM ( 10 years ago )
UI claims in Ga. down 12 percent
First-time claims for unemployment insurance (UI) in Georgia were down 11.9 percent in September, compared to a year ago.
10:00AM ( 10 years ago )
UPS expects double-digit surge in Dec. shipments
UPS might levy surcharges or even turn away some holiday shipments this year if retailers surprise the delivery giant by dropping off more packages than they had planned.
7:41AM ( 10 years ago )
JEMC donates $10K to non-profit with programs in four counties, including Hall
Jackson EMC will donate $10,000 to Great Promise Partnership (GPP), a statewide cooperative education program designed to help at-risk students.
4:50PM ( 10 years ago )
Stock market has best week in nearly 2 years
The stock market closed out its best week in nearly two years on a positive note Friday, helped by strong quarterly earnings from Microsoft and other big U.S. companies.
4:25PM ( 10 years ago )
BP, Clipper Petroleum present $5,000 grant to Wauka Mountain school
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1:48PM ( 10 years ago )