Georgia Weekly Georgia’s Economy – How does Georgia rank in job losses? Which parts of the state are doing the worst, which are holding up better and why? Why are more banks closing in Georgia than in the rest of nation? And what are banks doing to try and stay alive? Roger Tutterow, Professor of Economics at Mercer University, joins us to answer these questions and more.



Georgia Weekly Consumer Scams and Alerts – Deceptive solicitations for extended vehicle warranties are rampant, as are "work from home" scams. Don't get taken in by the offers. Bill Cloud and Shawn Conroy of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs explain how to avoid these and other scams and where to turn for help.



Next week on Georgia WeeklyAgriculture in Georgia – Tainted peanuts, the possibility of new federal legislation, water allocation and a host of other issues affect the future of this major industry. Terry Coleman, Georgia’s Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, will explain. Also, The Real Truth About Aging´- author and Emory physician, Dr. Neil Shulman, will have the details.


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