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Finance & Economy
Markets, real estate, and the economic pulse of Metro Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta.
Atlanta Skyline Adds Record Office Tower Amid Corporate Relocations
A new 58-story office tower is rising in Midtown Atlanta, the tallest addition to the skyline in over a decade, driven by continued corporate relocations from higher-cost metros.
Midtown Atlanta Office Market Rebounds as Companies Relocate From Other Metros
Midtown Atlanta's office market is showing its strongest leasing activity in years as companies seek lower rents and easier access to transit and talent.
Georgia Manufacturing Sector Adds Jobs for Sixth Straight Quarter
Georgia's manufacturing sector added jobs for a sixth consecutive quarter, led by automotive, food processing, and advanced manufacturing employers.
Georgia Commercial Real Estate Investors Bet on Life Sciences Space
Commercial real estate investors are increasingly converting vacant office space into life sciences labs, betting on continued biotech demand statewide.
Georgia Retail Vacancy Falls as Suburban Malls Reinvent Themselves
Retail vacancy rates across Georgia's suburban malls are falling as property owners replace struggling department store anchors with entertainment, dining, and medical tenants.
Georgia Small Business Lending Rebounds as Regional Banks Expand Credit
Small business lending across Georgia is rebounding as regional banks loosen credit standards, offering relief to owners who struggled to access capital in recent years.
Georgia Pension Fund Reports Strong Annual Investment Returns
Georgia's public pension fund reported strong annual investment returns, improving its funded status though officials caution long-term shortfalls remain.