June 4, 2026 Macon Telegraph
Margaret Walker reports, after weeks of punishing drought conditions, recent rainfall has begun easing one of the worst dry spells central Georgia has seen in more than a decade. But for the rivers, farmers and residents of Middle Georgia, the relief may be more fragile than it appears.
June 4, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Ben Young writes, it’s exciting to think of so many people coming to Atlanta this month. If you are a visitor, welcome to Georgia! Hopefully you’ll find plenty of Southern hospitality to go around and lots of fun things to do.
June 4, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Amy Wenk reports that Coca-Cola said Monday it is exploring an initial public offering for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent company of the Indian bottler. If Coke moves forward with the plan, it would become the latest in a string of moves in recent years to reduce the company’s involvement in direct bottling.
June 4, 2026 Augusta Chronicle
Erica Van Buren reports that Georgia remains in an extended period of drought — a major consequence of climate change, experts say — driven by rising temperatures and increased evaporation that dries out soil and vegetation. Historically, this is the sixth-driest year to date over the past 132 years (January-April 2026), with precipitation 6.85 inches below normal.
June 4, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal
Hunter Riggall reports that the city’s Development Authority voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a transaction that will provide tax breaks to Arthur Blank’s professional women’s soccer club. Blank, the billionaire cofounder of The Home Depot who owns the MLS’ Atlanta United and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, is building the facility on a 33-acre vacant site off Franklin Gateway in Marietta, less than a mile south of United’s headquarters.
June 4, 2026 The Current
Mary Landers reports that Richmond Hill officials made it clear at a packed meeting on Tuesday that a proposed nickel refinery doesn’t have a clear path to operate at the site it’s been eyeing. By a unanimous vote the council affirmed that “the refining of nickel, cobalt, or other heavy metals through carbonyl or other processes are not permitted within the level two PUD (planned unit development).”
June 4, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Brittany McGee reports, during its meeting Tuesday night, the Columbus Council substituted the proposed technology overlay district ordinance for one created by an “unofficial” data center committee, meaning the new version of the ordinance would be what is used when it comes to a vote The council also voted to delay the first reading of the ordinance for one week, so it will be on the June 9 meeting’s agenda.
June 4, 2026 Savannah Morning News
Destini Ambus reports, when it comes to infrastructure improvements, Tybee Island’s sewer project on Pulaski Street was the number one solution to a number two problem, said Mayor Brian West Wednesday morning. The City of Tybee Island has had a history of avoiding consistent investments in infrastructure improvements said City Manager Bret Bell, but a big step was recently completed in improving the aging water and sewer systems on the island.
June 4, 2026 State Affairs
Jack Rutherford reports, as the General Assembly prepares to head back to the Gold Dome for its June 17 special session, issues with balloting will be top of mind as lawmakers work to find a solution before a July 1 deadline for replacing how Georgians cast votes. The regular session ended as the Legislature took no action to find a replacement for the current system of ballots that record votes in QR codes.
June 4, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Alander Rocha reports that the June special session aimed at redrawing the state’s political map and addressing election ballot QR codes just got busier. Gov. Brian Kemp issued an amended proclamation Wednesday adding three new tasks for the Legislature to consider when they gavel in for a special legislative session on June 17.
June 4, 2026 Capitol Beat News
Ty Tagami reports that the Georgia Supreme Court has removed a pandemic-era barrier to executions, checking off a legal condition that must be met before ending the lives of certain inmates sentenced to death. The decision overturned a lower court ruling that had put executions on hold over access to COVID-19 vaccines.
June 4, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Caleb Groves and Tamar Hallerman report, a vendor set up outside the state Capitol during the General Assembly’s legislative session in March to tout his voting touchscreens and ballot tabulators. Nebraska-based Election Systems & Software was angling for a lucrative statewide contract it expected to go out for bid in early 2027, one that would determine how millions of Georgians cast ballots.
June 3, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Authority Brands Relocates HQ, Creates 390 Jobs in Cobb Co. Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Authority Brands, a portfolio of well-known home-service brands, will establish its new headquarters -- known…
June 2, 2026 Macon Telegraph European manufacturer picks Macon for North American headquarters, will invest $57M Alba Rosa reports that a European steel manufacturer announced Monday it would establish its first North American headquarters in Macon-Bibb County, promising new jobs…
June 1, 2026 Savannah Morning News Savannah Hilton Head airport lands $10M for upgrades Latrice Williams reports that the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is slated to receive $10 million in federal funding to bring new upgrades to the facility. U.S.…
May 29, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia Power to send smaller electricity bills after new rate agreement with regulator Ty Tagami reports that Georgia Power customers will see a slight reduction in power bills after the state agency that regulates…
May 28, 2026 WABE Metro Atlanta is 8th worst city for traffic in US, study says Kendall Murry reports that Atlanta is parked among the top 10 worst metropolitan areas for traffic in the U.S., according to a new study by Consumer…
May 27, 2026 The Current Jekyll Island plans could increase hotel capacity by more than 13% Mary Landers reports, plans that call for up to 185 new hotel rooms as well as a new parking lot on Jekyll Island have residents…
May 26, 2026 GPB These quick summer storms won't snap Georgia's months-long drought, according to experts Chase McGee reports, this week, sudden summer storms caused serious flooding in some parts of metro Atlanta. Meanwhile, the entire state of Georgia is…
May 22, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port open for business Staff reports, crews at Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port have worked multiple trains and trucks at the facility since the opening on May 4, 2026, kicking off…
May 21, 2026 The Brunswick News Port of Brunswick remains nation's busiest for autos Gordon Jackson reports, the Georgia Ports Authority is planning a $5 billion investment plan to add five new container berths in Savannah and one new roll-on/roll-off…
May 20, 2026 GPB GOP's Jones, Jackson in runoff to face former Atlanta mayor Bottoms for governor Sarah Kallis reports that former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor and will face the winner of…
May 19, 2026 Georgia.gov Georgia-Based Unified Legacy to Create 500 New Jobs in Macon-Bibb County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Friday announced that Unified Legacy, a Georgia-based precision metal fabrication and manufacturing company, is expanding its existing footprint in…
May 18, 2026 Capitol Beat News Kemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day travelers amid Iran-fueled price spike Ty Tagami reports that Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent…
May 15, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Heckler & Koch Expands US Operations in Columbus Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that HK USA is investing $13 million to expand its Columbus-Muscogee County facility and will create an additional…
May 14, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Georgia's extended drought impacts agriculture, raises wildfire risk Erica Van Buren reports that Georgia is in an extended period of drought, a major consequence of climate change, say experts, noting that rising temperatures increase evaporation,…
May 13, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Georgia's Workforce Staff reports, Gov. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue, Technical…
May 12, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia moves beyond HOPE, with need-based aid for college students Margaret Walker reports that Georgia’s growing electricity demand is driving another major natural gas expansion, with Oglethorpe Power breaking ground Thursday on a $3.3…
May 11, 2026 Georgia.gov Governor Kemp Announces Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires Staff reports that Gov. Brian P. Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on Friday announced that certain return and payment…
May 8, 2026 Georgia.gov April Net Tax Revenues Up 5.9% Staff reports, the State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April totaled almost $3.95 billion, for an increase of $220.2 million, or 5.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net…
May 7, 2026 GPB Ted Turner, Atlanta’s trailblazing CNN founder, conservationist and philanthropist, dies at 87 Staff, Pamela Kirland and Kristi York Wooten report that Ted Turner, the entrepreneur who founded CNN, America's first 24-hour cable news network in Atlanta…
May 6, 2026 GPB A brief break in Georgia's drought grants a window for peanut farmers to push into the field Grant Blankenship reports, the rain ending April was just enough to ease the severe drought gripping the state and…
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