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Jim Burress

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The most expensive airport parking? For the planes

Nov 5, 2013
The Department of Justice is talking with American Airlines and US Airways about possibly lifting its anti-trust action.

Economic indicators that make you go 'hmmmmm'

Oct 28, 2013
Pending housing starts are disappointing and industrial production is up. Business spending was less than expected last week.

In Atlanta, some say new toll lanes benefit wealthier drivers

Sep 23, 2013
As cities move from carpool lanes to toll lanes to ease highway congestion, one Atlanta group points to the uneven benefits of the plan.

Building a bigger AFL-CIO

Sep 10, 2013
The AFL-CIO votes on whether to broaden membership to include non-union workers and even other organizations.

States beat the SEC to the new frontier of crowdfunding

Aug 9, 2013
How Georgia is on the forefront of pushing equity crowdfunding. It's like Kickstarter, except that regular folk can invest in -- not just donate to -- a small, private company.

Luring developers to rebuild on polluted land

May 16, 2013
Sometimes the government has to kick in to convince developers to reclaim "brownfield" sites. The EPA says it's developed a good partnership in Atlanta.

Getting college students across the finish line

May 10, 2013
Over the last decade, Georgia State University has created a winning formula to boost graduation rates.

Want a side of security with that waffle?

Mar 26, 2013
A Waffle House restaurant in a rough Atlanta neighborhood adds a surcharge for a security guard.

Want to be a flight attendant? Get in line.

Mar 18, 2013
These days, you have a better chance of getting into Harvard than you do of becoming a flight attendant.

Navigating the financial aid maze

Mar 6, 2013
More parents are turning to college financial planners for advice on how to pay for college.