How small businesses escape the late-payment trap and build cash reserves that last

Thirty-eight percent of small business owners use their own personal funds to cover cash flow shortfalls when clients pay ...

How many tax refunds does it take to buy a home in 2026?

Neighbors Bank reports that covering the upfront cost of buying a home in 2026 requires the equivalent of over 12 tax refunds ...

IRS scam? The tax debt compromise program phone call

Freedom Debt Relief reports tax debt relief phone call scams are prevalent, but legitimate options like the IRS offer in ...

Job forecast: Uneven hiring ahead, with tech and experienced workers as bright spots

Toptal reports uneven job growth in Q2 2026, with tech and experienced roles expected to thrive, while overall hiring ...

Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits

Grist reports that pocket gardens, small green spaces in urban areas, enhance mental health, reduce heat, and improve public ...

We tried Columbus’ best margarita at Sapo’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo

The votes are in, and now that Sapo’s Mexican Cocina and Bar is the clear winner of Columbus’ Best Margarita poll. Because we ...

Data center, police chief, new CEO and more: top Columbus stories

Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com The police chief’s new departure timeline, a new CEO for W.C. Bradley Co. and a new ...

Roar of motorcycles fill downtown Columbus as Miracle Riders head out on journey

Scott Ressmeyer, the founder of the ride, said, “This whole pony express is extremely emotional, extremely touching and ...

‘Love on the Spectrum’ star pushes GA for new law to protect autistic drivers

Connor Tomlinson from the Netflix series, ‘Love on The Spectrum,’ spoke to the Georgia General Assembly to advocate for ...

GA passed a bill to lower gas prices, but it’s not forever. Here’s how long, how much you can save

Georgia passed a bill to lower gas prices, but it’s not forever. FILE PHOTO Gas prices are soaring, but Georgia drivers may ...
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There’s a new invasive species in GA and it can send you to the ER. Here’s what to know

The invasive Asian needle ant is a non-aggressive species, but will sting if it feels threatened or trapped. Photo by UGA/Rich Braman The Asian Needle Ant has been quietly spreading through the ...