Georgia-Pacific Closing Fayette County Plant; Nearly 100 Jobs Lost

Georgia-Pacific will close its plant in Fayette County this fall, taking nearly 100 jobs with it.

Georgia Among Nation's Worst Economies

Georgia has the sixth-weakest state economy, according to a midyear review of state employment trends by Portfolio.com and bizjournals.

Georgia Among Nation's Weakest Economies

Georgia has the country's sixth-weakest state economy, according to a midyear review of state employment trends. The Peach State lost 74,600 jobs from 2009 to May 2010.

Georgia-Carolina Bancshares Announces Net Loss in Second Quarter 2010

Georgia-Carolina Bancshares, Inc. , parent company of First Bank of Georgia reported today a net loss of $1,906,000, or per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to a net profit of $899,000, or $.26 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

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No government funding needed: Rakeen

Rakeen, the real estate development arm of the Ras Al Khaimah Government, has no plans to seek government funding to complete its projects, a top company executive said.