Sept. 15, 2025 The Brunswick News New citizens sworn in in poignant ceremony Gordon Jackson reports that Ben Erza Sanjaya immigrated from Indonesia to accept a job as a software engineer with a bigger goal in mind. His wait ended Friday when he stood among 29 immigrants who were sworn in as new United States citizens in a ceremony at…
Sept. 12, 2025 Augusta Chronicle Data centers could help Augusta area prosper, development officials say Joe Hotchkiss reports that even with the promise of more tax revenue, data centers aren’t always welcomed warmly into communities. Citing possible environmental impact and excessive resource consumption, some advocates say such projects gobble up power, water, and surface area. Sept. 12, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!…
Sept. 11, 2025 Marietta Daily Journal Step by step: Braves host 9/11 memorial climb Abby Cope reports, the home of the Braves became the home of honoring the brave this weekend. On Saturday, Truist Park hosted the Patriot Day Stair Climb. More than 500 individuals began the 2,200 step climb, symbolizing the 110 flights of stairs first responders climbed during…
Sept. 10, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: August Net Tax Revenues Up 3.2% Staff reports that the State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of August totaled $2.41 billion, for an increase of nearly $74.1 million, or 3.2 percent, compared to August 2024 when net tax collections approached a total of $2.34 billion. Year to date, net tax revenue…
Sept. 9, 2025 Rome News-Tribune Anheuser-Busch to invest $9.2M in Cartersville plant Staff reports that Anheuser-Busch announced a new $9.2 million investment in its Cartersville brewery. The investment will go toward upgrading brewing equipment to fuel increased production of Michelob ULTRA. Sept. 9, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Ups, Downs and In-betweens Kenna Simmons reports that primary ballots got…
Sept. 8, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer GA okra and cotton under threat from new invasive pest that’s smaller than a paperclip Sundi Rose reports that Georgia’s okra and cotton productions are two of the state’s top-tier agricultural commodities. However, this year farmers are dealing with a new and unique challenge: the cotton jassid. Sept. 8, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!…
Sept. 5, 2025 Augusta Chronicle $78 million of Hurricane Helene recovery funds spreading across Georgia. Here’s where it’s going Miguel Legoas reports, in addition to hurting and killing multiple residents, last year’s Hurricane Helene did devastating damage to Georgia’s homes, businesses, and overall infrastructure. That’s why more help is needed. On Wednesday, FEMA announced $97 million for 138 state and local recovery projects. Sept. 5, 2025 Georgia…
Sept. 4, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Korean Magnet Facility to Create More than 500 Jobs in Columbus Staff reports that Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that JS Link America Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of JS Link, intends to invest about $223 million to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus. The new facility will…
WOODSTOCK, GA – The Georgia FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Experience) program is a statewide initiative that empowers high school students to develop real-world entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on learning and community engagement. The program debuted in the Cherokee County School District for the first time this school year. Interested businesses and leaders have the opportunity to become business…
Sept. 3, 2025 Valdosta Daily Times More than 60 historic homes and sites to open for tours during Georgia Trust Fall Ramble Staff reports that more than 60 historic homes and sites in Valdosta and Quitman will be open for tours during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble on Oct. 10-12. The event will offer visitors and residents…
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