Another Year of Growth for the Town of Pike Road
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Pike Road may have experienced one of its biggest years of growth.
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As Pike Road continues to grow, is there a need for a full-time fire department?
As Pike Road is currently the fastest growing community in the state, the town continues to assess the need for a full-time fire department.
Minimum Wage to Increase in 18 States On January 1st
On January 1, thousands of workers in California will receive a pay raise. But not everyone is happy about it. California is one of 18 states that will increase minimum wage for the new year. The increases start on December 31, when New York state law goes into effect. According to the New York State Department of Labor, minimum wage in New York City will…
US Consumer Confidence Climbs to 15-year High in December
U.S. consumer confidence shot up this month to the highest level in more than 15 years, another sign that Americans are feeling good after a divisive election. The Conference Board says its consumer confidence index climbed to 113.7 in December, up from 109.4 in November and the highest since it reached 114 in August 2001. The index measures consumers’ assessment…
Giant Canopy Part of $6 Billion Expansion at Atlanta Airport
ATLANTA (AP) – Officials in Atlanta are laying the groundwork for an expansion of the world’s busiest airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials unveiled details Thursday for a $6 billion expansion and renovation project. Airport General Manager Miguel Southwell said plans include a giant, translucent canopy that will cover the streets and sidewalks outside the main terminal. Workers will update…
