Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com
Fewer dollars, greater need at churches
Mike and Susan Sowers are eking out a tough economic year. They have faced serious family illnesses that kept them away from their jobs, and Susan’s father died.
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- Dubai debt shakes world markets
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- Robotic hamsters are holidays' unlikely new craze
- Immigration reform activists diversifying ranks
- Dubai debt fears hit world markets hard
- Obama and GOP differ over recipe for jobs, economy
- Holiday Web shopping looks brighter than last year
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Jobless rate stays steady
Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate stayed the same last month at 10.4 percent, the state Department of Labor announced Thursday.
Shane's Rib Shack reconnects with roots
Shane Thompson, president of the Shane’s Rib Shack, stood on a recent weekday in the chain’s flagship store, dodging work staff and customers as the lunch crowd gathered.


