Georgia Trend Daily – Oct. 9, 2024
Oct. 9, 2024 Georgia.gov
Kemp declares emergency with massive Hurricane Milton headed for Florida
Dave Williams reports that Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency Tuesday for 38 Georgia counties likely to be affected by Hurricane Milton, a massive storm expected to make landfall in west-central Florida Wednesday night. Milton intensified rapidly Monday into a Category 5 hurricane, with winds topping 180 miles an hour.
Oct. 9, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
MADE in DeKalb
Julia Roberts reports, MADE in DeKalb is bridging a widening gap between the skills of potential workers and the industries creating more jobs in the manufacturing and distribution sector here in Georgia. It’s estimated, in a 2024 report by Deloitte, that 1.9 million jobs could sit unfilled due to this critical lack of skilled workforce.
Oct. 9, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hurricane Milton: Florida airports to close, flight cancellations hit Atlanta
Kelly Yamanouchi reports, with evacuees rushing to leave Florida before Hurricane Milton’s arrival and some airports in the path of the storm closing and suspending flights, President Joe Biden warned airlines against price gouging and Delta Air Lines said it would cap some fares.
Oct. 9, 2024 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Valdosta has seen 3 hurricanes in 13 months. Lessons from mayor, why Helene is different
Kala Hunter reports, Hurricane Helene brought unimaginable destruction through nine states, killing upwards of 250 people – it’s quickly becoming one of the most expensive hurricanes in the country’s history. As of Monday, 65,000 claims had been filed with USAA and 93,000 claims had come across desks at State Farm from all the states impacted by the storm, according to spokespersons from both insurance companies.
Oct. 9, 2024 WABE
Atlanta entrepreneurship hub aims to transform city into a thriving black business mecca
Marlon Wade reports, according to a 2023 small business report, predominantly Black neighborhoods within the city receive lower business loan amounts than other neighborhoods. In the same report, researchers found that only 20% of Black business owners are approved for loans, lines of credit and cash advances nationally, compared to 33% or more for all other racial-ethnic groups.
Oct. 9, 2024 Savannah Morning News
Georgia issues permits to pump millions of gallons of water daily to Hyundai complex
John Deem reports, a week after production commenced at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America near Savannah, state environmental officials on Monday approved permits for four wells eventually expected to send 4 million gallons of water per day to the Bryan County facility. In all, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division permits allow for the withdrawal of as much as 6.6 million gallons per day from the Bulloch County wells.
Oct. 9, 2024 Marietta Daily Journal
Bank of America Presents Check to MUST Ministries
Staff reports that Bank of America recently presented MUST Ministries with a $25,000 grant to help the MUST Hope House emergency shelter in Marietta. Bank of America executives visited MUST’s Marietta headquarters to present the check and learn more about MUST’s efforts to help those who are struggling through poverty.
Oct. 9, 2024 The Brunswick News
Brunswick Cellulose donates $25K to Rise Risley
Terry Dickson reports that Rise Risley Chair Tres Hamilton accepted a gift Tuesday that she hopes starts a trend. Michael Sussman, general manager of Brunswick Cellulose, presented $25,000 to the organization to renovate historic Colored Memorial School and the rest of the Risley campus into “Community of Hope” to deliver services, educational programs and the arts to those who in need.
Oct. 9, 2024 GPB
Uncertainty is name of the game for Georgia hemp business owners adjusting to new state regulations
Amanda Andrews reports, this month, new Georgia hemp laws went into effect, changing the hemp industry for businesses and consumers. Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 494 into law in April, regulating hemp products and sales in the state.
Oct. 9, 2024 Georgia Recorder
Georgia election board Trump loyalists want Legislature to clear path for mass voter challenges
Stanley Dunlap reports Georgia State Election Board officials will seek assistance from the state Legislature to establish clearer guidelines for maintaining accurate voter lists following a tense debate Tuesday over mass voter challenges. The board voted Tuesday to ask state lawmakers to update rules so that it would be more difficult for county election boards to methodically reject thousands of challenges to voters’ eligibility that are increasingly being filed across the state.
Oct. 9, 2024 Savannah Morning News
Former president Donald Trump to serve as keynote speaker at NRA event in late October
Drew Favakah reports, former President Donald Trump will serve as the special guest keynote speaker at the National Rifle Association (NRA) event in Savannah at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, according to a press release issued by Alexandra Bedner, an account associate for CRC Advisors. The event, “Defend the 2nd,” will take place at the Savannah Convention Center at One International Drive.
Oct. 9, 2024 Capitol Beat News
State Election Board grappling with mass voter challenges
Dave Williams reports that Georgia counties are systematically denying mass voter challenges brought by citizen activists instead of investigating them as the law requires, State Election Board Executive Director Mike Coan said Tuesday. The Republican-controlled board instructed Coan last month to look into how challenges are being handled in eight counties and report back with his findings.
Oct. 9, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fani Willis’ fundraising soars in Fulton County prosecutor’s race
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Beam report, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis might be the best known local prosecutor in the country. Her race for a second term might also be one of the most expensive of its kind.
