Category: Business

Georgia Power just handed the reins of one of its most critical roles to someone with deep policy chops and a proven record in public service. Arthur Tripp, a familiar face in Georgia’s economic and political circles, has been named the new vice president of Economic Development. And it’s a big deal — not just for the company, but for communities across the state counting on fresh jobs and business…

Carrollton just lost a neighborhood staple. Dyson’s Seafood, the fried seafood joint along Bankhead Highway, has quietly shut its doors for good. But don’t write off that corner just yet—the man behind the business says something fresh is already cooking. It didn’t make a splashy exit. No goodbye post. No farewell party. Just a “temporarily closed” label on Google and a locked front door. But owner Dyson confirmed what many…

N’namdi Arinze’s journey from pop-ups to a permanent storefront is a story of roots, resilience, and redefining fast food in Black communities Tucked into a modest 540-square-foot corner on Cascade Road, a new kind of flavor is sizzling — and no, it’s not chicken. It’s “wangs.” Vegan ones. Smothered in bold, soulful sauces and frying in a kitchen that’s about more than food. This is where N’namdi Arinze is building…

Indian markets took a sharp downturn early Tuesday, wiping out the gains from the last two sessions. The BSE Sensex fell more than 700 points, sliding under the 81,500 mark, while the NSE Nifty dropped over 200 points, rattled by weak trends across sectors like IT, auto, financial services, and pharma. Investors turned cautious as anticipation builds for key economic data releases due later this week. The slide is a…

IndusInd Bank’s stock opened lower Thursday, reacting to the lender’s first quarterly net loss in nearly 20 years. But buyers soon stepped in, pushing shares back up as investors pinned hopes on new leadership and attractive valuations. The private sector bank’s future now hinges on how soon clarity arrives on its next CEO and how it navigates recent accounting issues. Mixed Analyst Views Reflect Unease and Opportunity Out of 45…

A new study puts LaGrange, Carrollton, and Statesboro in the national spotlight for entrepreneurs looking to set up shop without big-city headaches. Georgia’s business scene just got a big boost — and not from Atlanta this time. According to WalletHub’s latest analysis of the best small cities to start a business, three Georgia towns broke into the top 25 across the entire United States. It’s another win for a state…

Georgia-born convenience chain Parker’s Kitchen is revving up for a big push into South Carolina’s Grand Strand, announcing plans to open 20 new locations and inject $200 million into the region over the next few years. It’s a big swing from humble beginnings. What started as a single store in Savannah back in 1976 has morphed into a fast-growing network of 100 across the Southeast. Now, founder Greg Parker says…

ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank Drive Rally as Rate Cut Hopes and Stable Asset Quality Propel the Sector Banking stocks are on fire today as the Bank Nifty soared past 55,200 for the first time ever, following a strong earnings season from key players like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing rally, which has been largely fueled by expectations of more rate cuts…

Gold surges past $3,350 amid tariff tremors and global economic anxiety. Spot gold touched a fresh all-time high of $3,357.40 per ounce on Wednesday, pushing its year-to-date gains to nearly 30% as investors rushed to the safe-haven asset amid deepening fears of a global trade war. The metal’s surge follows fresh warnings from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who signaled that President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff regime could slow…

Indian equity markets saw a massive rally on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with both the Sensex and Nifty50 jumping sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant relief on tariffs for electronics. The announcement sparked widespread buying across various sectors, pushing the Sensex up by 1,610 points, or 2.14%, to reach 76,767. Similarly, the Nifty50 climbed 493 points, or 2.16%, to 23,321 by mid-morning. U.S. Tariff Exemption Drives Global…