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

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.

Regional Banks in Georgia Expand Branches in Underserved Communities
Several regional banks are opening new branches in Georgia communities that have lacked convenient access to traditional banking services, part of a broader financial inclusion push.

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.
Noire The Nail Bar: 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 | Buckhead Nail and Toe 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.

Lush Nail Bar Johns Creek: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | TenTen Nail Spa 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 | Splendor 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.

Metro Atlanta Housing Market Sees Inventory Rise for First Time in Three Years
Metro Atlanta's housing inventory grew for the first time in three years this spring, offering modest relief to buyers who have faced a persistently tight market.