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Metro's unemployment rate declines in April

6:47 AM, May 23, 2013

Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate declined to 7.6 percent in April, down from 7.9 percent in March.

Bernanke testimony to be studied for policy clues

6:44 AM, May 22, 2013

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will testify before a joint economic committee on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Record amount of cargo passes through Ga. ports

1:25 AM, May 21, 2013

Georgia Ports Authority officials say a record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April.

Thieves target highway drain grates for quick cash

11:45 PM, May 17, 2013

It's a story that has you saying "you're kidding me?" But we're not. 

Ga's unemployment rate declines to 8.2 percent in April

6:46 AM, May 16, 2013

Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 8.2 percent in April, down two-tenths of a percentage point from March.

Senate bill would clear Savannah harbor obstacle

1:42 AM, May 16, 2013

A water projects bill approved by the U.S. Senate contains a provision that would remove a bureaucratic obstacle to deepening the Savannah harbor.

Late-payment rate on mortgages tumbled in 1Q

1:53 AM, May 8, 2013

A resurgent housing market, rising home values and steady job gains are helping more U.S. homeowners stay on top of their mortgage payments.

April report to show whether weak hiring persisted

3:18 AM, May 3, 2013

Most analysts say the employment data due out Friday will show an uptick in job creation last month, but it won't be a big increase.

2000 new jobs on the way to Whitfield, Murray Counties in NW Georgia

12:39 AM, May 2, 2013

Engineered Floors is expanding and plans to hire at least 2000 more people over the next five years.

Good news for Atlanta housing market

11:43 PM, Apr 30, 2013

According to the S&P/Case-Shiller home prices report, Atlanta in February had its highest year-to-year growth since 1992.

Fed likely to continue low-interest rate policy

6:50 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Inflation has remained well under control and the economy has shown signs of vitality, even if modest by historical standards.

UGA announces emphasis on economic development

6:26 AM, Apr 30, 2013

UGA President-elect Jere Morehead is announcing plans for a greater emphasis on economic development.

Woodstock police dog dies after being left in patrol car

A Woodstock Police dog is dead after being left in an officer's patrol car Monday night.

4:30 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Atlanta chef joins food fad by creating 'doughssants'

Chef Maggie Sweeney said croissant dough takes 2 days to make. Then it's rolled, cut, fried and filled with vanilla bean cream.

7:48 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Police chase ends at 11Alive parking lot

Police chased a suspected car thief into the parking lot of 11Alive in northeast Atlanta Tuesday afternoon, and caught him.

5:27 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Former Atlanta police officer sentenced to prison for accepting bribes

ATLANTA - A former Atlanta Police Department officer has been sentenced to two years in prison for conspiring to accept bribes and lying to FBI agents.

12:03 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Johns Creek City Council hires lawyers to investigate Mayor

The Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously Monday to hire an attorney to investigate Mayor Mike Bodker.  This comes after concerns of Bodker violating the City's charter and ethics ordinance.

6:49 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Vedo's Long Road to The Voice

Vedo talks about his homeless childhood and troubled adolescence as part of his long journey to the national stage. 

10:40 PM, Jun 18, 2013

4 year old hopes for new kidney -- from his dad

At a time of year known for celebrating fathers, one metro Atlanta dad is hoping to give the most important of presents to his son.

5:32 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Allen Iverson denies abducting children

Former NBA star Allen Iverson's ex-wife accused him of abducting their 5 children in Atlanta. He tells 11Alive, "No way."

5:45 AM, Jun 18, 2013

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2:50 AM, Jun 19, 2013
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      Notable deaths in 2013

      8:25 AM, Jun 19, 2013

      Notable individuals who passed away during 2013.