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2001

December 26

USA Today, "Economic numbers befuddle even the best," by George Hager.

December 23

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Picture of a recession beyond figures and reports" by Caroline Wilbert.

December 18

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Industries fear job aftershock" by Russell Grantham.

December 12

TheJournalNews.com, "FED trims rates," by John Cranford.

December 11

Bloomberg News, "Fedtrims overnight rate and signals more cuts," by Will Edwards.

December 10

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Horizon Section, "Developers hope drop nears its end" by Tony Wilbert.

December 6

Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Tech companies may be hit harder this time around," by Mary Credeur.

November 29

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "FED says slowdown deepening" by Michael Kanell.

November 27

Wall Street Journal, Money and Investing, "The crystal ball for recessions is copper-lined," by Peter McKay.

November 17

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Sliding oil prices a break for drivers" by Michael Kanell.

November 16

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "GSU expert: Area to lose jobs in 2002" by Tom Walker.

November 16

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Economist proposes income tax holiday" by Caroline Wilbert.

November 11

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Metro Section, "State plan ensnared in vicious circle" by Caroline Wilbert.

November 9

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Jobless claims take a breather" by Tammy Joyner.

November 8

Los Angeles Times, "Output jumps as jobs are reduced," by Stuart Silverstein

November 6

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "How low can the fed go" by Michael Kanell.

November 2

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "State's tax collections plunge 6.3%" by Caroline Wilbert.

November 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Economy registers decline" by Marilyn Geewax.

November 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page Story, "Many depart Delta voluntarily" by Nancy Fonti & Henry Unger.

October 30

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Pessimism dominates Wall Street" by David McNaughton.

October 25

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Fed says nation slowly rallying" by Tom Walker.

October 24

Wall Street Journal, Property Report Section II, "For Atlanta apartments, It's a renter's market," by Ray Smith.

October 19

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "BellSouth job cuts to hurt Atlanta most" by Robert Luke.

October 17

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page Story, "Georgia will taste the worst of recession" by Michael Kanell.

October 15

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page Story, "Georgia faces long slump, budget cuts" by Duane Stanford.

October 10

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Metro Section, "State revenue dips confirm a recession, experts say" by Duane Stanford.

October 7

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Metro Section, "Outlook gloomy for area sales tax" by Ben Smith.

October 3

 MSNBC, "Fed aims to lift confidence," by Martin Wolk.

October 3

Investors Business Daily, Front Page, "Fed slices rates half-point more," by Donald H. Gold.

September 30

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Despite all US woes, optimism still reigns" by Peralte Paul.

September 27

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Georgia's employment engine slipping into reverse" by Henry Unger and Tony Wilbert.

September 22

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Delta Cuts would be felt widely" by Henry Unger.

September 20

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Markets rally after early drop" by Tom Walker.

September 20

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Hartsfield at hub of lean times" by Alan Judd and Russell Grantham.

September 17

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Horizon Section, "Bracing for fallout" by Tony Wilbert.

September 13

Los Angeles Times, "Business costs expected to be staggering," by Stuart Silverstein, Abigail Goldman and Marla Dickerson.

September 2

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sunday Business Section, "Rebate choices many" by Janita Poe.

August 29

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Consumer sentiment turns sour" by Tom Walker.

August 24

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Split on policy at Fed revealed" by Tom Walker.

August 19

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Outlook not rosy, but no recession," by Ernest Holsendolph.

August 17

Jacksonville Times, "2 Forecasters expect Georgia job growth to sow further," by Walter Jones.

August 17

Atlanta Business Chronicle, Front Page "GSU optimistic about economy," by Meredith Jordan.

August 17

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Metro, state job growth up next year" by Tom Walker.

August 17

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section Main Story, "Is there light at end of tunnel?" by Tom Walker.

August 17

TheStreet.Com, "Two is the loneliest number for these 'no-rate-cut' predictors," by Eric Gillin.

August 9

MSNBC, "Home sweet home in a sour economy," by Martin Wolk.

August 8

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Is the glass half full?" by Tom Walker.

August 6

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page Story, "Georgia incomes continue to climb" by Janita Poe.

August 6

Investors Business Daily, "July jobless rate of 4.5% defies views," by Donald H. Gold.

July 30

Christian Science Monitor, Front Page, "Economy down, but looking up," by Ron Scherer.

July 29

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Caution advised when evaluating economic data" by Tom Walker.

July 27

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Make or Break economic data due today" by Tom Walker.

July 25

Investors Business Daily, "Economy sending mixed signals," by Donald H. Gold.

July 22

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Special Report:Business Section, "Tax cut: What it means for families" by Janita Poe.

July 6

Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Economist: Turnaround in early 2002," by Meredith Jordan.

June 29

Atlanta Business Chronicle, Front Page "More store closings are likely here," by Jarred Schenke.

June 29

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Fed fallout fuels market rally" by Tom Walker.

June 10

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lead Story in Business Section "Want an apartment?" by Janita Poe.

June 5

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Eight years in 1990s peachy for Georgia," by George Edmonson.

June 2

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "No Shift in drifting economy," by Tammy Joyner.

May 23

Wall Street Journal, Section B, "Atlanta takes a breather," by Will Pinkston.

May 21

Florida Times-Union, "Georgia economy slowing Slowdown revealed in tax collections," by Walter Jones.

May 20

Savannah Morning News, "Experts say Georgia economy slowing but probably won't stall," by Walter Jones.

May 19

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "Ga. State forecast: Slowing economy," by Russell Grantham.

May 18

Atlanta Business Chronicle, Front Page "Economist: Downturn's end in sight," by Erica Stephens.

May 16

Los Angeles Times, Business Section, "Fed Cuts Key Rate Half a Point to 4%," by Peter Gosselin.

May 16

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Rate cut targets recession" by Tom Walker.

May 11

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section, "GSU expert sees growth recession," by Russell Grantham.

May 9

Christian Science Monitor, As interest rates fall, consumers recover some of their confidence," by John Dillin.

April 28

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Spending rise curbs recession," by David McNaughton.

April 25

Wall Street Journal, A2 Story, "Western states led personal-income gains in 2000," by Will Pinkston.

April 23

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Main Section, "Pact avoids huge economic hit, metro leaders say," by Russell Grantham.

April 19

USA Today, Business Section, "Fed cut focuses on economy's weakest link," by Dina Temple-Raston and George Hager.

April 18

MSNBC, "FED aims to lift business confidence," by Martin Wolk.

April 18

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Major indexes up amid good news on profits, " by Tom Walker.

March 19

Orange County Business Journal, Front Page Story, "Local economists are becoming more cautious about 2000," by Rajiv Vyas.

March 4

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lead Story in Business Section "Downsizing Expectations," by Janita Poe.

March 2

Atlanta Business Chronicle, "…," by XX.

March 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "State Job machine shows sign of wear," by Tom Walker.

February 28

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February 16

Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Economists see 2nd half rebound," by Mark Meltzer.

February 12

Atlanta Business Chronicle, "In Depth: Human Resources & Employment," by Erica Stephens.

February 7

Rediff.Com, "Don't Blame him for wrong calls," by Sonia Chopra.

February 2

Atlanta Business Chronicle, Opinion Piece, "GSU's Dhawan trying to build public profile," by Jim Molis.

February 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page Story "FED gives economy a nudge," by Tom Walker.

February 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section Story "Market may be economic lifesaver," by Tom Walker.

January 31

Los Angeles Times, Front Page story, "Consumers' confidence takes steep nose dive," by Peter Gosselin.

January 31

Cox News Service & The Houston Chronicle. Story on Consumer Confidence.

January 29

MSNBC, "A Silver lining in the layoff cloud?" by Martin Wolk.

January 26

BNA Daily Labor Report, "Economic News," by Pam Ginsbach.

January 23

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Atlanta tech recruiters tracking California's power woes," by Bob Keefe.

January 21

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Atlanta retains strengths to survive bad times," by Ernest Holsendolph.

January 18

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Setback symbolic for Atlanta," by Russell Grantham.

January 18

 Women's Wear Daily, "Apparel prices down 1.8% for year," by Joanna Ramey.

January 12

CBS MarketWatch.Com, Front Section "Landing feet first," by Kristen Gerencher.

January 11

CBS MarketWatch.Com, Front Section "A shifting labor market," by Kristen Gerencher.

January 4

USA Today, Main Section "Fed move undercuts and helps Bush at same time," by Jonathan Weisman.

January 4

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page Story "A Hedge Against Recession," by Tom Walker.

January 4

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section Story "…," by Tom Walker.

January 2

BNA Daily Report For Executives, "U.S. Economy," by Pam Ginsbach.

January 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Investment Quarterly "Federal Reserve has recession not inflation in its sight," by Tom Walker.
2000
December 31 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "GSU expert: Slowing economy a snap back to normal," by Janita Poe.
December 28 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Layoffs increasing at dot-com firms," by Russell Grantham.
December 21 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page Story "Markets let fears take over," by Tom Walker.
December 20 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Investors vent displeasure," by Tom Walker.
December 13 Wall Street Journal, Money & Investing Section, "Sifting through copper and oil for clues to the economy," by Peter McKay.
December 9 Cincinnati Post, "Recount may slam market Economists fear another nosedive".
December 9 The Times-Picayune, "Wall Street votes for political stability Election Fight aggravates jitters".
December 8 The Florida Times-Union, Coverage of Georgia Forecast.
December 7 The Augusta Chronicle, Coverage of Georgia Forecast.
December 6 The Grand Rapids Press, "As usual Greenspan leaves 'em guessing".

December 6

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Market Crosses fingers on lower interest rates," by Tom Walker.

December 3

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page "".com': Scarlet letters to firms in the red," by Janita Poe & Russell Grantham.

December 3

 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Business Section "Tech Companies into new phase," by Janita Poe.