Power Breakfast: Cancer Society cuts, Cobb flood, Delta, Midtown nightclub, gas pipeline
This recession is not discriminating between for-profit and non-profit companies.
The American Cancer Society has eliminated 140 positions nationwide, including about 80 in Atlanta, AJC reporter Shelia Poole writes.
The cuts occurred last week in its national home office, which is based in Atlanta.
The sour economy has taken its toll on the organization, as it has on other non-profits that have seen financial donations decrease, Poole reports.
Contributions are expected to be off by more than 10 percent during the 2009 fiscal year ended Aug. 31, compared to the same period a year ago, according to ACS spokesman Greg Donaldson.
More than 1,000 people work in the national operation, many of whom are in Atlanta.
Also in the AJC:
- Some will abandon flooded homes in Cobb
- Atlanta board OKs plan for controversial Midtown nightclub
- Gas line project, surcharges approved for Atlanta Gas Light
- Delta adds holiday surcharge
- Government needs to steer clear of trade war, U.S. rep says
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