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Finance & Economy
Markets, real estate, and the economic pulse of Metro Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta.

Luxury Nails & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | The Nail Bar Buckhead
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | V Nails & Spa
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Port of Savannah Sets Cargo Volume Record
The Port of Savannah handled a record volume of cargo containers last quarter, cementing its position as one of the busiest ports on the East Coast.

Georgia State Budget Adds Record Investment in Infrastructure
Georgia's newly signed state budget includes a record infrastructure allocation targeting transit, bridge repair, and coastal flood mitigation projects.

Ellijay Nail Salon: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Atlanta Startup Incubators Report Record Venture Funding Year
Startups affiliated with Atlanta's growing network of business incubators raised a record amount of venture funding this year, signaling growing investor confidence in the city's tech ecosystem.

Atlanta Beltline-Adjacent Condo Prices Climb Amid Limited Supply
Condo prices along the Atlanta Beltline continue climbing as new construction fails to keep pace with demand from buyers seeking walkable urban living.

State Economists Project Steady Growth for Georgia Through 2027
State economists released a forecast projecting steady, moderate economic growth for Georgia through 2027, citing logistics, healthcare, and financial services as key drivers.