Georgia Trend Daily – Oct. 2, 2023
Oct. 2, 2023 State Affairs
Celebrating Jimmy Carter: 99 years of dedication and service
Alison Bethel reports, in an age where partisanship often eclipses purpose, Jimmy Carter’s legacy reminds us of the indomitable spirit of service. His presidency, from 1977 to 1981, may have been marked by challenges like the Iran hostage crisis and an energy crisis, but it was also characterized by moments of triumph, such as the 1978 Camp David Accords and championing human rights globally.
Oct. 2, 2023 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
40 Under 40 2023
Amy Bonesteel and Derek Herscovici report, Georgia Trend is honoring 40 of the state’s best and brightest, some of whom weren’t even born when the magazine started doing this feature nearly three decades ago. That’s because all the individuals recognized here are under the age of 40.
Oct. 2, 2023 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Savannah’s newest ally in addressing affordable housing? Georgia Ports
Adam Van Brimmer reports that Georgia Ports Authority’s rapid growth brings many unintended consequences to the neighborhoods near its Savannah terminals. Truck traffic. Long freight trains. Noise, light and air pollution.
Oct. 2, 2023 Savannah Morning News
U.S. treasury secretary visits Savannah
Evan Lasseter reports, in the midst of the Georgia Port Authority’s usual bustle Friday, with rows of containers moving by active cranes overhead, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen took to Savannah for a tour of the port, touting impacts from federal legislation spurring infrastructure growth in coastal Georgia. With a backdrop of four of the port’s new cranes, Yellen dubbed the port the most impressive she’s ever been to.
Oct. 2, 2023 Rome News-Tribune
3M to pay Rome $75 million in PFAS water pollution settlement case
John Bailey reports that the 3M Company will pay $75 million to the City of Rome as part of the settlement of a lawsuit concerning the discharge of toxic PFAS and PFOAS chemicals into waterways. The Minnesota-based chemical manufacturer has pledged to phase out production of PFAS by the end of 2025.
Oct. 2, 2023 Marietta Daily Journal
Underwood named Cobb EMC board chairman
Staff reports that Cobb EMC announced that Rudy Underwood has been named chairman of its board of directors, succeeding David Tennant. The member-owned electric cooperative is represented by nine directors elected by its membership, each assigned a geographical district throughout its five-county service territory.
Oct. 2, 2023 The Brunswick News
Commission to consider Sea Island housing project this week
Taylor Cooper reports that the Glynn County Commission will likely deal with substantial public pushback on Thursday when it considers whether to “clarify” that the Sea Island Co.’s proposed company housing complex can have four floors of residential space or only three — the limit imposed by county ordinance. In January, the Islands Planning Commission approved a site plan for the property, which is regulated under a planned development text.
Oct. 2, 2023 CNHI News
Judge allows commission overseeing Georgia prosecutors to proceed for now
Asia Ashley reports that the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission will be allowed to proceed with its launch date of Oct. 1 while a handful of legislators continue to challenge the legality of the group in court. Four Georgia prosecutors filed a motion Aug. 24 seeking an injunction to prevent the newly created commission from “conducting any investigation or disciplinary proceedings during the pendency of this litigation.”
Oct. 2, 2023 GPB
Georgia families may face increased child care prices as pandemic-era funding sunsets
Sarah Kallis reports that child care centers will receive their last checks from pandemic-era federal funding on Saturday, Sept. 30. The funds, as part of the American Rescue Plan, stabilized the cost of child care in Georgia, and allowed child care centers to hire more staff and raise salaries.
Oct. 2, 2023 Capitol Beat News
Georgia communities land federal public safety grants
Dave Williams reports that the Justice Department is awarding more than $6.4 million in grants to local civic groups, governments, and law enforcement agencies in Georgia to support public safety and community justice activities. Fifteen grants will go to recipients in the cities of Albany, Americus, Athens, Butler, Columbus, Macon, Thomasville, Tifton, and Warner Robins.
Oct. 2, 2023 Georgia Recorder
Warnock, Georgia Democrats ‘gravely concerned’ about impact of Medicaid unwinding error on children
Jill Nolin reports that U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has spearheaded a letter to Biden administration officials expressing concern about how Georgia is handling the phasing out of a federal rule that had previously blocked states from dropping a person’s Medicaid coverage during the pandemic. The letter is referencing a state systems issue flagged a month ago by Brooks-LaSure’s agency after it was discovered some states may not be auto-renewing enrollees on a person-by-person basis and regardless of the eligibility of others living in their household.
Oct. 2, 2023 The Center Square
Georgia Department of Labor upgrading unemployment system, cost unclear
T.A. DeFeo reports that the Georgia Department of Labor is upgrading the state’s unemployment system, but officials won’t confirm the cost. Officials said introducing a modern, web-based platform will empower the agency to streamline claim processing, decrease errors and improve fraud detection capabilities.
Oct. 2, 2023 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Jolt: Government shutdown avoided, but Georgia lawmakers divided
Adam Van Brimmer, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy report, the federal government remains open as legislators, including 11 from Georgia, passed a continuing resolution Saturday to fund operations through Nov. 17. The stopgap measure, signed literally at the 11th hour by President Joe Biden, received support from four of Georgia’s nine U.S. House Republicans as well as all Democrats in the state delegation.
