Georgia Trend Daily – July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025 The Brunswick News
Ro/ro traffic at Brunswick port remains strong
Staff reports that cargo traffic at the Port of Brunswick continues to prove strong despite market volatility, with the last fiscal year matching, but not exceeding, the all-time record set during the fiscal year 2024. In the fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 30, Brunswick’s port handled 870,775 units of autos and heavy equipment, which the Georgia Ports Authority said is flat compared to the previous year.
July 31, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
In Memoriam: Tom Cousins
Ben Young writes, a titan of Atlanta. That’s the best way I can think of to describe Atlanta native Tom Cousins, who passed away Tuesday. He was a great partner and friend to my family, working on multiple projects with my father Neely Young, including Georgia Trend, which he owned with the two of us for several years prior to 2017, when we were purchased by the Morris Media Group.
July 31, 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
New Atlanta trade show to focus on region’s advanced manufacturing boom
Zachary Hansen reports that as the South rises as a hotbed for manufacturing, A-town is beginning to represent automation and artificial intelligence on a global stage. German trade show operator Messe Frankfurt will launch a new convention this fall in Atlanta to tackle the issues facing today’s advanced manufacturers.
July 31, 2025 GlobalAtlanta.com
Opportunities Abound for Georgia Companies as UK Launches New Industrial Strategy: British Consul General
Trevor Williams reports, during this time of global trade turbulence and looming tariff deadlines, the United Kingdom, one of the top investors in Georgia, has consistently kept a first-mover advantage, leveraging its vaunted “special relationship” with the U.S. into a deal that avoids the worst of ‘America First’ disruptions. But the depth and breadth of the country’s ties with the U.S. means that well beyond manufactured goods, there is quite a bit more scope to improve commercial interactions between the U.K. and the Southeast U.S. Services, where the U.S. tends to have a trade surplus, are a particularly strong opportunity for collaboration, and soccer is an underappreciated kick-starter for business as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
July 31, 2025 WABE
Brunswick residents call for Superfund Research Center, citing Emory chemical exposure study
Marisa Mecke reports that Anita Collins grew up in Brunswick, only about two blocks away from the Hercules plant, now called Pinova. But after several decades, Collins said the concern over the health impacts of industry — Pinova and beyond — in Brunswick is causing neighbors to seek more information, and look to make the community healthier in the future.
July 31, 2025 Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta weighs ethics complaint ban during elections
Megan Jackson reports that the City Council is eyeing a proposal that would prohibit the filing of ethics complaints during municipal elections. Under the proposal, ethics complaints could not be filed against candidates running for mayor or City Council between the date of candidate qualification and the certification of election results.
July 31, 2025 Rome News-Tribune
Historic Desoto Theatre plans $1.3M overhaul to mark 100 years in Rome
Mo Burge reports, on Aug. 5, 1929, the DeSoto Theatre opened in Rome and through the years has had a historic run as an iconic downtown presence. “We are not just a building, we are the jewel of Broad Street,” said Michelle Picon, the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation’s development director.
July 31, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
No commercial flights at Columbus Airport for 4 months. Our FAQ explains impact
Grace McClung reports that the Columbus Airport’s primary runway is getting a long-awaited makeover, prompting a temporary pause in commercial services. Here’s what you need to know, based on information from airport officials.
July 31, 2025 WSB Radio
Study finds 37 Georgia nursing homes could close due to federal cuts to medicaid
Staff reports, some Georgia democrats are warning about federal funding cuts they say will impact seniors across the state. A recent study from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island found 37 nursing homes in Georgia could close due to federal cuts to medicaid.
July 31, 2025 Capitol Beat News
Democrats take aim at nursing home cuts
Dave Williams reports that Georgia Democrats Wednesday criticized federal funding cuts to nursing homes included in President Donald Trump’s budget bill the Republican-controlled Congress passed early this month. But the head of an organization that represents Georgia nursing homes said the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” won’t affect nursing homes because the final version of the measure exempted them from the cuts.
July 31, 2025 State Affairs
Stronger medical marijuana in Georgia? Lawmakers weighing pros, cons
Devyn Woodard reports that tightening rules on medical marijuana and hemp is back on the table at the Capitol. In its inaugural meeting Tuesday, the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Georgia’s Medical Marijuana and Hemp Policies saw lawmakers attempting to better grasp state policies and outcomes ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
July 31, 2025 Gainesville Times
How State Election Board decided on flawed Oakwood 2024 special election
Jeff Gill reports that a case involving a flawed 2024 special election in Oakwood was dismissed Wednesday, July 30, by the State Board of Elections but with an order that a letter be sent to state officials, including Gov. Brian Kemp, citing concerns. “I am very concerned about this election,” said board member Janelle King.
July 31, 2025 Georgia Recorder
State Election Board accuses Lyft of violating the law by offering discounted rides to the polls
Maya Homan reports that Georgia’s State Election Board has accused the rideshare company Lyft of violating Georgia’s election law by offering discounted rides to users who were heading to the polls. At a Tuesday meeting, the board voted 3-1 to issue a letter to Lyft, alleging that the company violated a provision of Georgia’s election code that prohibits “giving or receiving, offering to give or receive, or participating in the giving or receiving of money or gifts for registering as a voter, voting, or voting for a particular candidate.”
July 31, 2025 Capitol Beat News
Democrat announces candidacy for Georgia attorney general
Ty Tagam reports that a former Democratic state representative has entered the election to succeed Republican Chris Carr as attorney general. Former House Minority Leader Bob Trammell on Wednesday became the first Democrat to announce his candidacy to become the state’s top attorney, saying he wants to “bring about real change” during a tumultuous era.
July 31, 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia isn’t likely to redraw congressional districts ahead of midterms
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Beam report, an aggressively redrawn map of U.S. House districts by the Texas Legislature may trigger a national race to overhaul congressional boundaries ahead of next year’s midterms. But don’t expect Georgia to join the fray. Senior legislative leaders from both chambers say there have been no serious discussions to revisit Georgia’s congressional districts for a rare mid-decade redistricting.
