Despite being the eighth most populous state in the country, Georgia has one of the shortest legislative sessions at just 40 legislative days. While a “legislative day” is only counted when the House and Senate convene, our legislators are asked to do a tremendous amount of work in a criminally short period of time. As a result, our elected officials…
The work and leadership of high school coaches, along with that of various youth league coaches across the country, has been invaluable to American communities and families for years. There have been issues, mistakes and shortcomings, but for the most part, good has prevailed for the betterment of kids. Coaches and school officials have literally given the shirts off their…
Smyrna Safety: Flock Safety, which provides security technology such as cameras and license plate readers, is opening a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Cobb County. The $10 million investment will create some 210 jobs over the next three years. Roswell Support Services: Building materials solutions provider CRH is investing $1.7 million into a new finance and accounting shared services center in Roswell to support…
The Georgia native previously served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and executive director of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. In 2023, Clark published his first book, The CEO Imperative: Faith Based Service in a Toxic World. Following are edited highlights from an interview. Chris Clark, president and CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Photo credit: Brandon Clifton….
The political ad begins with a female swimmer at the starting block, poised for a race. Next to her is a young man in a women’s swimsuit. As he crouches into position, the male swimmer turns to the camera and smiles knowingly. The man wins the race and hoists a trophy over the exasperated young woman. Then-state Sen. Butch Miller’s…
Dramatic and Appealing: The Papillon private dining room has a blue butterfly theme. Photo credit: contributed The St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead is one of the most refined addresses in Atlanta. Its European-style lobby with elegant chandeliers offers a touch of formality. But as guests make their way to Atlas restaurant, the mood changes to bold and dramatic, with décor…
May 30, 2025 WABE Georgia Power is planning for a huge spike in energy demand. Critics say it’s overestimating Emily Jones reports that Georgia’s largest electric utility is preparing to meet what it says is a huge spike in new electricity demand. Georgia Power says it expects it will need to provide 8,200 more megawatts by 2031 – about four…
May 29, 2025 WABE Georgia policymakers see major data center boom as an opportunity and a challenge Rahul Bali reports, as the data center industry has expanded in Georgia, there has been a shift from officials welcoming new data centers with open arms to being more careful about their proliferation in the state. Finding the right balance is an ongoing…
May 28, 2025 WSB Radio $14.5M in reimbursements given to Georgia, several states for meat, poultry inspection programs Miles Montgomery reports that the United States Department of Agriculture announced multi-million dollars in reimbursements for meat and poultry inspection programs to several states including Georgia. Georgia is among several states that will receive $14.5 million in reimbursements for meat and poultry…
May 27, 2025 Georgia Recorder With PSC hearings pending, critics pan Georgia Power’s plans to increase use of fossil fuels Stanley Dunlap reports that the Georgia Public Service Commission is set to hold a second round of hearings on Georgia Power’s controversial long-range plans. The five-member utility regulator is set to vote July 15 as the state’s largest utility expects…
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