Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 12, 2024
Nov. 12, 2024 GPB
Georgia Power, local leaders celebrate state’s first battery plant opening. Take a look
Kala Hunter reports that Thursday’s celebration to bring batteries into Georgia’s energy mix was a highly-anticipated milestone for Georgia Power. A new 65 megawatt battery energy storage system named Mossy Branch Energy Facility in Talbot County is live.
Nov. 12, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
The Legacy and Lessons of John Lewis
Tharon Johnson writes, in politics, there are a lot of transactional friendships, rooted in the question, “What can you do for me?” It is one of the main reasons that so few people trust politicians, lobbyists or anyone else who passes through legislative chambers more than once a year.
Nov. 12, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Delta CEO expects Trump presidency will be ‘positive’ for the airline
Kelly Yamanouchi reports that Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said Donald Trump was helpful to the carrier in his first term, and he expects his return to the White House to be “positive” for Delta. “We worked with President Trump well in his first term,” Bastian said during an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Nov. 12, 2024 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Millions of dollars in upgrades to reshape core of Columbus State University main campus
Kelby Hutchison reports that the main campus of Columbus State University is set to undergo a major transformation that includes the tearing down of one building and the renovation of two others, CSU announced Monday. Woodall Hall, one of the university’s original buildings, will be demolished with some interior demolition already being done the past few weeks.
Nov. 12, 2024 The Current
Ogeechee Riverkeeper challenges Hyundai water permits
Mary Landers reports, a Coastal Georgia environmental group is challenging two water withdrawal permits approved last month to provide millions of gallons a day of pristine groundwater to the Hyundai megasite in Ellabell.
Nov. 12, 2024 Rome News-Tribune
Berry College Names Incoming President
Staff reports that Sandeep Mazumder will become the ninth president of Berry College effective July 1, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Mazumder to Berry College” said Berry College Board of Trustees Chair Rick Gilbert said in a release.
Nov. 12, 2024 WABE
New research finds bipartisan agreement among Georgians on addressing housing crisis
LeShawn Hudson reports, studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be. Renters and homebuyers across the nation are feeling the effects of the housing crisis.
Nov. 12, 2024 11 Alive
‘Not there to deal with petty politics’ | These Gen Z politicians plan to make their mark after being elected to Georgia’s House of Representatives
Tresia Bowles reports, two tenacious politicians in their 20s have been recently elected to Georgia’s House of Representatives. Gabriel Sanchez, 27, will represent District 42 and Bryce Berry, 23, will represent District 56.
Nov. 12, 2024 Rome News-Tribune
Boating Access Debate In Georgia Nears Final Recommendation
Adam Carey reports, a small group of state legislators are having their last public meeting Wednesday before crafting a proposal that could change public access to often-paddled waterways. The Special House Study Committee on Navigable Streams will hold its last public meeting on Nov. 13 in Newnan before making a recommendation for action by the Georgia General Assembly in January.
Nov. 12, 2024 Georgia Recorder
Georgia election board set to resume next week after court setbacks delayed Trump’s agenda
Stanley Dunlap reports, the right wing of the Georgia State Election Board that champions rules favored by GOP supporters of President-elect Donald is set to get back to its agenda after court decisions thwarted past attempts to implement the changes before November.
Nov. 12, 2024 Capitol Beat News
State tax revenues declined in October
Dave Williams reports that Georgia tax collections fell by 3.4% last month compared to October of last year. The state Department of Revenue brought in $2.53 billion last month, down $89.7 million from the same month a year ago.
Nov. 12, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia House Democrats jockey for leadership after limited election wins
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Beam report, the dust is still settling on last week’s election, but there’s another vote this week that will play a major role in Georgia’s political trajectory. House Democrats will meet behind closed doors on Thursday to pick their next leader. This is no small deal.
