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News Articles: Recession

Shoppers at the checkout of the B Turner's Sock Shoppe in Macon in November. The annual economic forecast from the Terry College of Business says Georgia can climb out of the COVID-19 recession with consistent consumer spending and if it avoids more COVID-19 setbacks.

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COVID-19 Recession Over In Georgia — If The Pieces Fall In Place

The COVID-19 recession in Georgia is over.

That’s the central claim, at least, of the annual economic forecast from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

December 03, 2020
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  • Grant Blankenship
A member of Single Moms Connect lots groceries in the back of a recipient's car. According to the group Feeding American, just under half of the people accessing food aid during the COVID-19 recession are doing so for the first time in their lives.

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In The Pandemic, Food Insecurity Soars While Food Bank Volunteers Stay Home

The COVID-19 pandemic may have doubled the demand for charity food aid in the United States. At the same time, the pandemic is drying up the pool of volunteer labor that keeps food aid running.

November 21, 2020
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  • Grant Blankenship
Signs in the window of a retail store offers discounts, and jobs, in Santa Monica, Calif. U.S. GDP grew at a record-setting rate, reflecting pent-up activity after the coronavirus lockdowns, but economists warn of trouble ahead.

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U.S. Economy Grows At Record Pace But Still Has A Long Way To Go

U.S. GDP grew at a record 33.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.

October 29, 2020
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  • Scott Horsley
A store advertises discounts in Santa Monica, Calif., on July 28 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Economic growth data on Thursday are expected to show a record-setting figure for the third quarter, but that covers the more worrisome picture underneath the surface.

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Last Report Card On U.S. Economy Before Elections Will Be A Blockbuster

The U.S. is expected to report record-setting economic growth in the most recent quarter. But that won't repair all of the damage done during the spectacular downturn three months earlier.

October 28, 2020
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  • Scott Horsley
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Macon Hospitality Industry Could Take Years To Recover Following COVID-19 Recession

COVID-19 lockdowns decimated the travel industry and there is little hope it will bounce back any time soon. Visit Macon, the local convention and visitors bureau, is seeing some signs of recovery but it is clear it will take time to reach the level of business enjoyed before the pandemic.

September 25, 2020
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  • Liz Fabian

On Second Thought For Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Atlanta’s Donald Glover has found a new level of success. He’s an actor, the creator of a hit show named after his hometown of Atlanta, and a rapper...

May 16, 2018
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