Southeast

Gov. Nathan Deal signed the bills over the objection of Stockbridge bondholders.

The Fayette County School District's bonds will fund improvements to handle higher enrollment and boost a science and math program.

Fitch Ratings said on Thursday that it upgraded Jefferson County, Ala.’s issuer default rating.

Credit analysts, bond attorneys and issuers are among those reacting to the increasing risk computer crime poses to governments.

The South Carolina-owned agency’s A1 bond rating could be lowered due to threats from pending legislation and litigation, Moody’s said.

Conning is holding firm to its declining outlook on states' credit quality, though S&P sees some rays of sunshine.

Bills on Gov. Nathan Deal's desk would allow creation of a new city of Eagle's Landing at the expense of the existing city of Stockbridge.

Voters in Aiken County and part of Saluda County approved Tuesday the $90 million Aiken County Public School District's bond to help pay for expansions, additions and security enhancements at four existing schools and to build two new schools.

The timing of federal grants is an issue because that funding was used as a basis by the U.S. Transportation Department to authorize the use of tax-exempt PABs by the private owner for financing the proposed rail line between Miami and Orlando.

Within the month, New Hanover County's school board could finalize a timeline for redistricting and pick projects for its next multi-million dollar bond — including new schools.