Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 21, 2024
Nov. 21, 2024 Capitol Beat News
Kemp to chair Republican Governors Association
Dave Williams reports that Gov. Brian Kemp has been elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) for 2025. The election of Kemp and Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte as the RGA’s vice chairman took place at the end of the association’s annual conference.
Nov. 21, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Thomasville | Thomas County: Blending Old and New
Keith Strigaro reports, when people think of Thomasville, they often think of the city’s charming downtown district that features boutique shops, locally owned restaurants, brick-paved streets and historic buildings. It’s the main reason why people keep flocking to this small city nestled within the beautiful Red Hills region of Southwest Georgia.
Nov. 21, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUV to be built at $7.6B Georgia factory
Zachary Hansen reports that Hyundai Motor Group unveiled Wednesday its first three-row electric SUV called the IONIQ 9, the second vehicle slated to roll off production lines at the automaker’s newly minted Georgia factory. The IONIQ 9 is the Korean automaker’s first seven-seat EV, joining the growing fleet of fully electric SUVs and larger vehicle models racing to market to give consumers more choice beyond plug-in sedans and compacts.
Nov. 21, 2024 Savannah Morning News
Atlanta Gas Light donates $1M to American Red Cross for disaster preparedness
Destini Ambus reports, following the compounded impacts of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene, the American Red Cross announced Tuesday the expansion of the Community Adaptation Program (CAP) into Chatham County. Chatham County’s CAP will launch with a $1 million donation from the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation as the anchor donor, which will lead to more contributions and partnerships.
Nov. 21, 2024 Marietta Daily Journal
AAA: 2.3 Million Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving
Staff reports that over 2.3 million Georgians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That’s an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 40,000 more travelers than last year.
Nov. 21, 2024 The Brunswick News
Chamber survey reveals business community concerns
Gordon Jackson reports that the results of a legislative survey created to gauge the state of the business community was unveiled at Wednesday’s board meeting of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President and CEO Ralph Staffins III said more than 95% of respondents have experienced increased insurance costs and are concerned about future increases.
Nov. 21, 2024 WABE
Longleaf pine forests increasing across Georgia and the Southeast
Emily Jones reports, the number of longleaf pines is increasing across the Southeast, with some of the biggest improvements in Georgia, according to a new study from the U.S. Forest Service. Some 57 million acres of longleaf pine forest once stretched across the southeast from Virginia to Texas. But much of it was clear-cut for timber by the early 20th century.
Nov. 21, 2024 GlobalAtlanta.com
Ghana’s New Diplomat for Georgia Officially Installed
Trevor Williams reports that Ghana’s ambassador to the United States this week officially installed the country’s new honorary consul in Georgia, giving the West African nation a long-awaited diplomatic presence in the state. Yvonne Horsley McCowin, a real estate professional with VistaRay USA, traveled to Washington to meet with Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama and to bring home a placard bearing the seal of the new consulate.
Nov. 21, 2024 Gainesville Times
Why 30 farmers from Canada recently toured Hall County
Greg Finan Jr. reports that Gainesville welcomed a delegation of Canadian farmers earlier this month for a two-day agritourism tour aimed at fostering stronger ties between Ontario’s agriculture industry and North Georgia’s vibrant agritourism sector.
Nov. 21, 2024 Georgia Recorder
Kemp, Ossoff push Congress to send relief to Georgia farmers hit hard by Hurricane Helene
Jill Nolin reports, Georgia leaders from both sides of the aisle are urging Congress to act on disaster relief as the clock winds down on the current term. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sent a letter Tuesday to congressional budget leaders expressing the “urgent need” for federal aid, specifically asking for block grant funding for agricultural relief.
Nov. 21, 2024 Capitol Beat News
Georgia’s U.S. senators push for federal disaster aid to Helene victims
Dave Williams reports that Georgia’s two U.S. senators urged their colleagues Wednesday to approve a federal disaster relief package for victims of Hurricane Helene. Democrat Jon Ossoff testified Wednesday morning at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on a supplemental spending request from President Joe Biden for nearly $100 billion to help Americans impacted by several hurricanes and other disasters.
Nov. 21, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Israel vote highlights how Middle East conflict could test Jon Ossoff
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Beam report that Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff late Wednesday joined more than a dozen other Democrats who voted for a pair of measures that would have blocked the sale of certain types of tank ammunition and mortar rounds to Israel. The measures brought by independent Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders failed amid opposition from the White House, most Senate Democrats and the GOP caucus.
