Features By Jim Burress
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Luring developers to rebuild on polluted land
Sometimes the government has to kick in to convince developers to reclaim "brownfield" sites. The EPA says it's developed a good partnership in Atlanta.
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Getting college students across the finish line
Over the last decade, Georgia State University has created a winning formula to boost graduation rates.
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Want a side of security with that waffle?
A Waffle House restaurant in a rough Atlanta neighborhood adds a surcharge for a security guard.
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Want to be a flight attendant? Get in line.
These days, you have a better chance of getting into Harvard than you do of becoming a flight attendant.
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Navigating the financial aid maze
More parents are turning to college financial planners for advice on how to pay for college.
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New veterans might have tough time finding work
Thousands scheduled to return from Afghanistan face job competition from earlier veterans.
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Walmart discovers the payroll tax may bite
The nation's largest retailer may see slump in February sales figures.
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Community banks fail over technicality: Study
The so-called 'mark-to-market' rule, put in place for transparency, made some banks' finances appear more troubled than they really were.
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Look, up in the sky ... a gold mine in space?
Asteroids like the one that flew by Earth on Friday could hold a treasure trove of precious metals.
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CFPB to look at college-backed financial products aimed at students
Many colleges now offer student loans and grants on debit cards, without disclosing their agreements with banks. That's caught the federal government's attention.
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