Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Press Releases
Announcements about speeches, Bank personnel, research, and other news from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

• Martin and Davis Reappointed Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
  Larkin Martin, managing partner of Martin Farm and vice president of The Albemarle Corp., has been reappointed chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's board of directors. Scott Davis, chief financial officer and vice chairman of United Parcel Service (UPS), has been reappointed deputy chairman. Their one-year terms begin Jan. 1, 2008.
• Healan and Landrum Reappointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Jacksonville Branch Board of Directors
  Jack B. Healan Jr., president of Amelia Island Plantation Co., and H. Britt Landrum Jr., president and chief executive officer of Landrum Human Resource Companies Inc., have been reappointed to serve on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Jacksonville Branch. Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2008, and run through Dec. 31, 2010.
• Hudson and Thompson Reappointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami Branch Board of Directors
  Dennis S. Hudson III, chairman and chief executive officer of Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida, and Gay Rebel Thompson, president, chief executive officer, director and part-owner of Cement Industries Inc., have been reappointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami Branch. Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2008, and run through Dec. 31, 2010.
• London and Willson Reappointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Nashville Branch Board of Directors
  Debra K. London, president and chief executive officer of St. Mary's Health System-Tennessee Region and Mercy Health partners-Kentucky Region, and Paul G. Willson, chairman and chief executive officer of Citizens National Bank, have been reappointed to serve on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Nashville Branch. Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2008, and run through Dec. 31, 2010.
• Host, Slaughter and Topazi Appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's New Orleans Branch Board of Directors
  Gerard Host, director of Trustmark National Bank and president of General Banking Group, Trustmark National Bank., Christel Slaughter, a partner at SSA Consultants LLC, and Anthony Topazi, president and chief executive officer of Mississippi Power, have been appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's New Orleans Branch. Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2008, and run through Dec. 31, 2010.
• Fed Announces Temporary Term Auction Facility
  The Federal Reserve has announced the establishment of a temporary Term Auction Facility for depository institutions to utilize.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Announces 2008 Dates for Dollar Index Release
  The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has announced the 2008 press release dates for its Dollar Index, which is based on 1995-97 bilateral trade weights for 15 currencies and is distributed in a monthly release.
• Dollar Continued to Depreciate in November
  The Atlanta Fed tracks the performance of the U.S. dollar relative to fifteen major currencies. Find the most recent index data and archives.
• Research Notes - December 2007
  Featuring research published in November 2007.
• Head Reappointed and Moore Appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Birmingham Branch Board of Directors
  Maryam "Mimi" B. Head, owner, president and majority stockholder of Ram Tool and Supply Co. Inc., has been reappointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Birmingham Branch. C. Richard Moore, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Peoples Southern Bank in Clanton, Ala., has been appointed to the board of directors of the Birmingham Branch.
• Beige Book, November 28, 2007
  Commonly known as the Beige Book, this report is published eight times per year. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. The Beige Book summarizes this information by District and sector.
• Atlanta Fed Names New Board Members
  On the Atlanta Fed's board of directors, Tomé was appointed to a three-year term, Perry and Thomas were reelected, and McKillop was elected to serve a three–year term.
• Lockhart Describes Housing and Financial Market Transitions, Outlook for General Economy
  Dennis P. Lockhart, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today discussed the transitions taking place in housing and financial markets and how those developments affect the U.S. economic outlook heading into 2008. Lockhart also described how recent financial market turbulence will ultimately help to usher in a restructured state of normality in markets, which will feature improved risk management practices, reduced leverage and greater transparency for market participants.
• Dollar Depreciated Further in October
  The Atlanta Fed tracks the performance of the U.S. dollar relative to fifteen major currencies. Find the most recent index data and archives.
• Research Notes - November 2007
  Featuring research published in October 2007.
• Beige Book, October 17, 2007
  Commonly known as the Beige Book, this report is published eight times per year. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. The Beige Book summarizes this information by District and sector.
• Atlanta Fed Releases Video on Foreclosure Prevention: Hope for Georgia's Homeowners
  If you live in Georgia and fall behind on mortgage payments, lenders can foreclose on your home in as little as 37 days. In today's climate of rising foreclosures and low consumer awareness about the foreclosure process, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and several contributing partners developed Foreclosure Prevention: Hope for Georgia's Homeowners, a video thatsheds light on Georgia's judicial process concerning foreclosures.
• Dollar Depreciated in September
  The Atlanta Fed tracks the performance of the U.S. dollar relative to fifteen major currencies. Find the most recent index data and archives.
• Research Notes - October 2007
  Featuring research published in September 2007.
• Lockhart Discusses Fed Actions in Response to Economic Uncertainty
  Dennis P. Lockhart, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today discussed recent economic uncertainty and his process for making a recommendation on monetary policy ahead of the Sept. 18 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
• Lockhart Discusses Recent Events in Housing and Ca