Tuesday | via Cross Roads News
After eight years at the pinnacle of public credit rating, DeKalb County lost some of its credit luster last week. Comment?
Tuesday Dec 15 | via On Common Ground News
Gwinnett County property owners will have to set aside a little more money to cover their final 2009 property tax bills, now that county commissioners have increased the millage rate by 2.28 mills.A County officials expect the new tax bills to be mailed in March. Comment?
DeKalb budget to be "leaner and meaner" in...
Sunday Dec 13 | via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DeKalb County may have to cut workers and raise taxes next year because of plunging revenue from sales and property taxes. Comment?
Monday Dec 7 | via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In the face of an historic real estate collapse that lowered home values across metro Atlanta, Cobb County's tax assessors this year revalued just 12 percentof the county's residential properties. Comment?
DeKalb police to get subsidy to buy homes
Oct 19, 2009 | via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The foreclosure crisis is creating an investment opportunity for police officers and other emergency personnel who want to live and work in DeKalb County. Comment?
Homeowners facing foreclosure may get help
Wednesday | via On Common Ground News
Homeowners in Georgia would have 90 days to cure their default before a mortgage lender could start foreclosure on their property under legislation that State Rep. Comment?
Georgia Banks are lending every day
Wednesday | via The Coastal Courier
Despite the undisputed effects of a crushing recession, many Georgia banks big and small are making loans and helping customers every day. Comment?
North Georgia Banks Included On Latest Warning List ...
Tuesday | via WDEF-TV Chattanooga
Submitted by WDEF on December 29, 2009 - 6:36pm. Business News Catoosa County News Whitfield County News A A A A Federal regulators have put five Georgia banks on notice. Comment?
Sunday Dec 27 | via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What a scary year. Double-digit unemployment. Record foreclosures. Georgia leading the nation in bank failures. Comment?
Sunday Dec 20 | via Augusta Chronicle
Details: He is an insurance agent for Blanchard and Calhoun. MARY LEWIS Award/honor: Named mortgage banker of the year by Augusta Mortgage Bankers Association Details: She is a mortgage loan officer with Georgia Bank & Trust. Comment?
AIG seeks more government money
Feb 24, 2009 | via Ottawa Citizen
NEW YORK a ' American International Group Inc, rescued twice last year by the U.S. government, is asking for more aid and bracing for a fourth-quarter loss of roughly US$60-billion, a source familiar with the matter said. Comment?
A look back at the 2009 housing market
10 min ago | via Las Cruces Bulletin
While 2009 saw less home sales and building permits than previous years, it was still a good year for the Las Cruces housing market. Comment?
Doubts on Regulation and Renewal Hang Over Wall St.
25 min ago | via Gainesville.com The Gainesville Sun Gainesville, FL
After staging one of the most remarkable comebacks in business history - because of taxpayer lifelines and other support from Washington - the giants of the banking industry are entering a new phase of the postbailout period. Comment?
Tough economy, big tipper, pastor's fraud charges am...
27 min ago | via Martin County Hometown News
It was a difficult year for many in Martin County, as news of record foreclosures and rising unemployment broke with each set of data released from local, regional and state officials. Comment?
Calgarians come through for great causes with donations
27 min ago | via Calgary Herald
Calgary Herald Christmas Fund, total to date: $1,148,496.64 Six weeks ago, a woman sought refuge from an abusive relationship at the YWCA Sheriff King home. Comment?