Oct. 30, 2025 Savannah Morning News RISE childcare study shows demand to increase significantly by peak need in 2028 Evan Lasseter reports, sprinkled throughout the Savannah Economic Development Authority’s 2023 regional workforce study were mentions of childcare access as a challenge to the Savannah area’s workforce. In a tight labor market where workers are needed to meet job growth, lack…
Located on Virginia Avenue in the ATL Airport District, Party of 5 by MetroWest is a buzz-worthy dining establishment offering stylish cocktails, comforting brunch, and Southern-style dinner entrees. Inside the cozy space you will see Instagram-worthy graffiti walls with affirmative messages like “Always dream big dreams” and “Living proof.” Co-owners and married couple Dominique Billings and Radreckia Allen-Billings say their…
Georgia faces one of the highest uninsured rates in the nation – more than 1.2 million residents, including 171,000 children, lack access to health coverage. In neighborhoods throughout metro Atlanta, everyone from children to senior citizens face significant barriers to care, higher rates of chronic disease, and shorter life expectancies. With few affordable healthcare options, many turn to overcrowded emergency…
Oct. 29, 2025 Georgia Recorder Georgia panel raises state park fees with additional price hikes in the works Ross Williams reports that the Georgia Board of Natural Resources has voted in favor of a plan to increase parking pass rates at state parks, and the Department of Natural Resources could be considering further cost hikes. The new changes, which include…
Around this time last year, I wrote an article about all the things I was grateful for to celebrate Thanksgiving. At the time, I saw how much of this country was overwhelmed with fear and division and unfortunately, those problems have only gotten worse since then. Tensions today are higher than at any time I can remember in my life,…
Oct. 28, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp to Lead State Delegation at SEUS-Japan Staff reports that Gov. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are continuing an international economic development mission that will close with the 2025 Southeastern U.S.- Japan Conference (SEUS-Japan) in Tokyo. In addition to the conference, the delegation will meet with existing industries in Japan. Oct. 28, 2025…
Oct. 27, 2025 The Brunswick News Colonel’s Island sees drop in ro/ro traffic Staff reports that cars, trucks and heavy equipment passing through the Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Port of Brunswick dropped by about 30% in September, the Georgia Ports Authority says. Last month, the port handled 55,811 units of autos and heavy equipment, about 24,100 units less than…
In June, Josh McKoon was in the car with his wife when Trump called to congratulate him on his re-election as chair of the Georgia Republican Party. Not long into the call, Trump says, “China’s calling me. I’ll call you back.” McKoon joked to Jacqueline that a follow-up call seemed most unlikely. And then, as promised, Trump buzzed back to…
Life-Changing Option: The Aimee Copeland Foundation provides free access to all-terrain vehicles in around two dozen locations, including state and national parks. Photo credit: Contributed Aimee Copeland was zip lining in 2012 when she fell and cut her leg on a rock. The injury resulted in a diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis – a flesh-eating bacterial infection. She lost both hands,…
Consistently No. 1: Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business by Area Development for the 12th year in a row. During the fiscal year, there were more than 420 facility expansions and new locations, representing more than $26.3 billion in investment, a new record. Revving Up: Rivian officially broke ground in September on its $5 billion EV…
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