The reading marked the lowest point since February's 46.4.

A sign company had plans to invest $12 million and bring 125 jobs to Graniteville. Less than one year later, they're packing up

In a letter to vendors, the company, which opened in Graniteville in 2009, says they are "winding down" operations to close the local operations.

The four-week average of claims, a less volatile measure, declined by 3,250 to 463,250.

The Golden Harvest food bank says the need for donations in and around Augusta is growing by the day. See how local communities are pitching in to make a big difference while Golden Harvest kicks off their annual 'Spooky to be Hungry' food drive.

The report gives ammunition to critics who say the program has failed to slow the tide of foreclosures.

South Carolina is releasing its unemployment figures for August.

The Georgia Department of Transportation says it must set aside $75 million this year to pay for cost overruns on projects that were pushed to completion.

Polo season is in full gear, but some say the economy is having a huge impact on the sport.

Supporters of the new tax say it could bring in $12 million for marketing the state's tourism products.

Obama says his administration's competition to encourage school improvements has spurred 46 states to undertake reform.

S.M. Whitney Company will close for business by the end of the month.

The average rate on a 15-year fixed loan remained at 3.83 percent after falling last week. It's still the lowest rate on records starting in 1991.

Georgia will get $50 million in federal funds to renovate or finish homes in depressed communities.

Staff from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission say there are no major environmental problems that would prevent building two nuclear reactors in eastern Georgia.

That's the sobering message American workers face as they celebrate Labor Day at a time of high unemployment.

The tool -- the first of its kind -- can be used by businesses in any state, including nonprofit agencies.

Georgia's Department of Labor reports a slight decline in the state's unemployment rate as the number of people who stopped looking for work increased.

I've never met anyone who doesn't like pizza. I've also never met anyone who doesn't like free stuff. So, I'm guessing every single one of you is going to like my Morning Money Matters this morning.

It's hard enough to balance your own budget, but perhaps it's even more difficult to teach your kids how to do it. How on earth can you make this sort of thing fun? This morning, I've come across a way to keep your kids interested. Instead of learning, they'll feel like they are playing.

Georgia consumers have claimed all of the state's Energy Star appliance rebates snapping up the last of the $9.3 million in federal money.

Sometimes, there is nothing better than a good book. Well, unless you're talking about a free book.

The economy is affecting a local non-profit organization. Five employees at the Golden Harvest Food Bank have been laid off indefinitely. Executive Director Michael Firmin says he had no choice.

The state became eligible for the additional money after legislators expanded who's eligible for benefits.

It's not just dangerous to text and drive. In Georgia, it's against the law, but a company says it has a safe and legal way for you to get and send messages. And it's pretty cheap too.