National News
    • According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal minimum wage is set to increase this week, from $6.55 per hour, which went into effect July 24, 2008, to $7.25, which will go into effect on Friday, July 24, 2009, an increase of roughly 10.7 percent. For more information, visit the United States Department of Labor online at www.dol.gov.
Buckhead News
    • The Buckhead City Council Monday announced plans for the ‘Old Buckhead Days celebration scheduled for Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.