Georgia Trend Daily – July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024 State Affairs
5 tips to help you have a blast this July 4th holiday
Nava Rawls reports, cheeseburgers? Check. Sparklers? Check. Red, white and blue banners? Check. Hit the bank? Not yet. Why? The answer to that last question is simple: Banks and post offices are closed all day on Thursday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
July 3, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
At the TOUR Championship, there’s a hospitality product to fit every business need
Julia Roberts reports, staged in a city that is nothing short of championship caliber, the TOUR Championship has evolved its experience to stand in the upper echelon of sporting events while staying true to its roots as “Atlanta’s Own.” Alongside a full-scale renovation of East Lake Golf Club in its return to its ‘Golden Age’ when the likes of Bobby Jones and Alexa Stirling walked the fairways, the TOUR Championship unveiled a reimagined and expanded hosting experience set to raise the bar for the tournament in the world of sports.
July 3, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Supreme Court upends federal regulation. What it means for Georgia
Michael E. Kanell and Drew Kann report, in tossing out a 40-year-old doctrine for interpreting federal regulations, the U.S. Supreme Court has radically rewritten the rules for business planning and expansion, empowering challenges to the government if it gets in the way, say experts. In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the court last week eliminated the legal deference that agencies have been getting when they translate a general, vague or confusing law into regulatory guidelines for supervising business.
July 3, 2024 Savannah Morning News
Does Bryan County need an airport? Study to determine needs, size and location.
Latrice Williams reports, the city of Richmond Hill, Bryan County and the Development Authority of Bryan County are contributing $62,000 each for a comprehensive airport study. DABC’s interim CEO Sean Register said there is a demand to have an airstrip and hangers for smaller aircrafts located on the south end of the county.
July 3, 2024 Clayton News-Daily
Clayton County Development Authority Signs $238 Million Bond Agreement With Toto USA
Staff reports that the Clayton County Development Authority recently announced the signing of a $238 billion agreement with Toto USA, one of the largest manufacturing companies in the world. The development is expected to generate an indirect economic impact of more than $43 million per year for Clayton County while also supporting more than 300 additional high-wage jobs, according to the Development Authority in the June 17 announcement.
July 3, 2024 Dalton Daily Citizen
Staying connected: Whitfield County’s goal is broadband internet access for all county residents
Brady Hix reports that Whitfield County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jevin Jensen said no resident within the county should be “left behind” concerning broadband internet access. Speaking at a community listening session on broadband at Edwards Park on Thursday, Jensen and county consultant Jake Bearden heard from members of the public about internet access and broadband projects.
July 3, 2024 Fox 5 Atlanta
Budweiser iconic Clydesdales coming to metro Atlanta this week
Staff reports, in celebration of a 14-year partnership with Folds of Honor, Budweiser and their famous Clydesdales are embarking on a cross-country tour that includes a stop in metro Atlanta. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders.
July 3, 2024 Athens Banner-Herald
‘Where’s Waldo in the ATH?’ quest brings foot traffic into Athens-owned businesses
Andrew Shearer reports, for the past 12 years, a favorite character from the world of children’s literature has leapt off the pages and into real life every July by way of Avid Bookshop’s annual “Where’s Waldo in the ATH?” scavenger hunt. Similar to the way the books work, players are tasked with finding Waldo at several locally-owned businesses and winning prizes for their efforts.
July 3, 2024 GPB
Mosquito-borne illnesses pose threat to Georgians at home and while traveling abroad
Ellen Eldridge reports, while dengue, the most common mosquito-borne infection, is acquired abroad and doesn’t spread in Georgia, cases globally are the highest they’ve ever been, according to a health alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms aren’t always present but can include high fever, head and body aches, nausea and a rash.
July 3, 2024 WABE
Fear, disappointment among Georgia homeless advocates after Supreme Court encampment ruling
Stephannie Stokes reports that homeless advocates across Georgia are considering how a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling will affect their communities. The order said it was not unconstitutional for cities to prohibit sleeping outdoors even when no other shelter is available.
July 3, 2024 Georgia Recorder
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
Stanley Dunlap reports that the Joint Blue Ribbon Committee Investigating Licensing Issues is expected to hold several meetings this year as it considers ways to reduce professional licensing glitches, costs and the amount of time it takes to process and review applications. Ideas include adopting more universal standards and making it easier to transfer licenses from other states and countries.
July 3, 2024 Capitol Beat News
Ossoff launches inquiry aimed at protecting election workers
Dave Williams reports, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is asking the Justice Department (DOJ) and the FBI to make sure they’re taking steps to protect election workers this year and ensure the efficient administration of elections. In a letter dated Tuesday, Ossoff requested that the agencies detail their processes for receiving and responding to threats, the steps they’re taking to make sure staffing needs are met, and how they plan to enforce laws aimed at protecting election workers.
July 3, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Supreme Court’s anti-camping ruling raises issues for homeless Georgians
Matt Kempner reports, a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling that OKs anti-camping laws will lead local governments in Georgia to try to crack down further on people who are homeless, social services providers predict. One rub: There’s a shortage of places for the homeless to go.
