Georgia Trend Daily – Feb. 24, 2026
Feb. 24, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal
Lockheed to deliver training devices for Marietta-made C-130J to Australian Air Force
Staff reports, Lockheed Martin has been tasked with delivering training devices and upgrades for the Marietta-made C-130J tactical aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force. The partnership comes after Lockheed was awarded a foreign military sale contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to deliver the devices.
Feb. 24, 2026 Georgia Trend Exclusive!
2026 Georgia Trustees
Kenna Simmons reports, it was nearly three centuries ago, in 1732, when King George II of England appointed the first Georgia Trustees to establish the new colony of Georgia upon the principal “not for self but for others.” Centuries later, in 2008, the Georgia Historical Society and the governor’s office reestablished the tradition by honoring two people each year as Trustees, chosen because both their character and work ethic reflect that motto.
Feb. 24, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
UPS Atlanta Hub set to close next week
Emma Hurt reports, UPS’ yearslong effort to redesign its business and cut costs will result in the closure of about two dozen additional buildings in 2026, including one in Atlanta. The Sandy Springs-based shipping giant plans to shutter its Atlanta Hub on Marvin Miller Drive off Fulton Industrial Boulevard on March 2.
Feb. 24, 2026 Augusta Chronicle
Delta to restore a cross-country premium route. Here’s where it will land
Vanessa Countryman reports, a popular cross-country flight known for its upgraded comforts is making a comeback. Southern Living reports Delta Air Lines will once again offer nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California.
Feb. 24, 2026 GPB
Atlanta, DeKalb County receive $3.5M for park improvement projects
Amanda Andrews reports that over $3 million is being awarded to community-driven projects to improve parks across Atlanta and DeKalb County. The nonprofit Park Pride recently awarded a series of grants.
Feb. 24, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal
Cobb to consider pause on data center applications
Isabelle Manders reports, as data centers continue to pop up across the country, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners is considering a temporary moratorium on rezoning and permit applications for new centers in unincorporated Cobb. The commission is scheduled to vote on a resolution Tuesday, which would allow the county time to consider future regulations on data centers in its zoning code.
Feb. 24, 2026 Gainesville Times
Hall County considering 180-day pause on data centers. Here’s what we know.
Danny McArthur reports that the Hall County Board of Commissioners is seeking to pause accepting applications on data centers. The county attorney, Justin Lawhon, read a resolution at the BOC work session Monday that would impose a 180-day moratorium on data centers.
Feb. 24, 2026 Newnan Times-Herald
Georgia natural resources chair Rep. Lynn Smith to retire from state House
Clay Neely reports that State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, announced she will step down from her seat in House District 70 at the end of her current term. Smith will close out a three-decade career in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Feb. 24, 2026 Capitol Beat News
Judge rules against Burt Jones’ unlimited fundraising in race for Georgia governor
Mark Niesse reports, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can no longer raise millions of dollars for his gubernatorial campaign through a special fundraising committee, a setback in his race for the Republican nomination. A federal judge ruled Friday in favor of a Republican rival, Rick Jackson, whose lawsuit alleged that Jones gained an unfair advantage through WBJ Leadership Committee, which state law exempts from the same campaign contribution rules that apply to other candidates.
Feb. 24, 2026 Valdosta Daily Times
State House discussing significant tax legislation
Adelia Ladson reports that sponsors of some bills relating to property tax and income tax seem to be betting it all on the House, at this point. Three bills, in particular, have been in discussion in the House Ways & Means Committee. Two of the bills, SB 476 and SB 477, which address state income tax, have passed the Senate already, while HB 1116, which addresses property tax, hasn’t left the House.
Feb. 24, 2026 Savannah Morning News
Will Social Security be broke by 2033? Why Marjorie Taylor Greene says yes
Miguel Legoas reports, Marjorie Taylor Greene is boosting a warning for all those on benefits now, going on benefits in the near future, or planning for retirement in the distant future. About two weeks ago, the Congressional Budget Office released a report looking at the federal budget and providing an economic outlook for the next 10 years.
Feb. 24, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Lawmakers consider hiking fines for insurers who flaunt Georgia’s mental health parity law
Alander Rocha reports, Georgia officials on both sides of the aisle are proposing legislation aimed at holding insurance companies accountable when they fall short of the long-held promise of mental health parity, which is the idea that insurance coverage for mental health should be on par with coverage for physical health.
Feb. 24, 2026 Capitol Beat News
Police death videos would be kept from the public under Georgia bill
Mark Niesse reports that Georgia lawmakers couldn’t agree Monday on a bill that would shield police videos from public view if they show someone’s death. Supporters of the bill say it’s needed to prevent tragic videos from being shared with the world online, while opponents said it could hinder death investigations and weaken freedom of speech.
Feb. 24, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With Kemp at his side, Dooley struggles in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race
Greg Bluestein reports, at the edge of The Battery, inside a packed sports bar better known for dueling pianos than political stump speeches, Gov. Brian Kemp and U.S. Senate hopeful Derek Dooley offered a glimpse of what the next three months of Georgia’s Republican primary could look like. On a stage draped with the American flag, the two looked almost like running mates.
