Kevin West

With the city facing a budget deficit of as much as $90 million, an Atlanta councilman has suggested a payroll tax on suburban residents who work here as a way to fund police and fire departments, improve streets, lights and sewers and provide other city

A special commission appointed by the governor showed no interest Wednesday in re-regulating the natural gas industry in Georgia despite complaints from consumers over how they have fared under deregulation.

SunTrust Banks, Inc. today reported record operating income for the fourth quarter of 2001 of $356.7 million, up 7% from the fourth quarter of 2000.

Mark Wohlers, who pitched in 31 games for the New York Yankees last season, agreed Wednesday to a two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.

Tiger Woods says he confides in caddie Steve Williams and counts him among his best friends. Williams, more guarded, says Woods is a friend most of the time, an employer all of the time and one who knows where to draw the line.

Best Buy Inc. raised its fourth-quarter profit estimate Wednesday, as it reported better-than-expected holiday results, fueled by strong sales of digital and video gaming products.

Hall county basketball alums April Martin and Courtney Hester continue to make their marks on the collegiate basketball programs at West and North Georgia.

Ron Zook will be introduced as Florida's new coach Wednesday, officially ending a cross-country search that put the career assistant in one of the most prestigious coaching jobs in the country.

Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham on Wednesday announced a new partnership between the federal government and domestic automakers to promote the development of fuel cell vehicles.

Future Wendy's commercials will carry on the homespun tradition that founder Dave Thomas used to help turn the hamburger chain into one of the world's top fast-food enterprises.