ECONOMY

More Georgia Businesses Allowed To Reopen After Friday's First Round

6:40am April 27, 2020

by Emma Hurt

Georgia has begun reopening its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some business owners say they are able to do so safely while others say it's far too soon given the public health crisis.

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Advocates Help Immigrants Who Are Excluded From Relief Checks

6:13am April 27, 2020

by Adrian Florido

Local safety nets are being created for undocumented immigrants excluded from the federal relief bill. Some cities have established emergency funds, and pressure is mounting for statewide relief.

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News Brief: Pandemic Relief, More Ga. Businesses Open, Post COVID-19

6:10am April 27, 2020

What does Congress need to do to prepare for reopening the country? Georgia's dine-in restaurants and theaters are allowed to open. And, COVID-19 may change basic human interactions like handshakes.

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Economy

School Lockdowns During Pandemic Put Performing Artists Out Of Work

5:01am April 27, 2020

Performing artists, who work mostly in schools, comment on how they are getting by during the coronavirus social distancing requirements.

Georgia Allows Businesses To Reopen Despite Concerns

3:54pm April 24, 2020

by Emma Hurt (WABE)

Georgia's governor has lifted some coronavirus restrictions today, allowing some businesses to reopen despite concern from health experts and local leaders that it is still too soon to do so.

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Economy

Businesses Are Struggling To Use Paycheck Protection Program Money

3:54pm April 24, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Congress just passed an additional $321 billion worth of spending for the Paycheck Protection Program. But even when some small businesses receive the aid money, they're not sure how to use it.

Dyan Navejar says her landlord told her he needs her rent on time to be able to make his mortgage payments.

She Supports 8 People On $480 A Week And Is Figuring What Payments To Defer

2:00pm April 24, 2020

by Yuki Noguchi

Dyan Navejar is the only one in her family who's still working. Her husband lost his job as a dishwasher. "Food — that's the biggest thing in my household right now. These kids can eat," she says.

Two weeks after Perla Pimentel was laid off, her father lost his job as a transportation contractor for Disney World. And the warehouse where her mom works has begun to furlough employees.

Job Cuts Hit 2 Members Of My Family In Orlando: No Tourists, No Work

12:13pm April 24, 2020

Two weeks after Perla Pimentel was laid off, her father lost his job as a transportation contractor for Disney World. The warehouse where her mom works has also begun to furlough employees.

Career Counselor Advises Graduates On How To Search For A Job

11:30am April 24, 2020

by Elissa Nadworny

Recent college graduates are facing a tough job market. Kamla Charles, career counselor at Valencia College and NPR education reporter answer questions about looking for a job in times of pandemic.

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Career Counselor Takes More Student Questions On How To Search For A Job

11:29am April 24, 2020

by Elissa Nadworny

Recent college graduates are facing a tough job market. Valencia College career counselor Kamla Charles and an NPR education reporter answer questions about looking for a job in times of pandemic.

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