Georgia Trend Daily – Sept. 14, 2026
Sept. 14, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
A ‘super’ El Niño is predicted to hit the US. What that means for Georgia
Sundi Rose reports that forecasters are predicting a “Super El Niño” that will impact winter weather across the United States, and Georgia is no exception. The predictions seem very likely on rain, but a little murkier on the cold.
Kim Menefee-Executive Director – Cumberland Community Improvement District.
Sept. 14, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Partnerships That Build Progress: Cobb County CIDs
Mary Gilbreath Pope reports, Cobb County basked in the limelight of the FIFA World Cup this summer, with much to celebrate on its own turf. Some of the county’s most significant transportation, placemaking and economic development projects are reaching major milestones: A new $62 million roadway is easing congestion in Town Center.
Sept. 14, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A third group has emerged in Atlanta’s retry for pro hockey team, NHL says
Zachary Hansen reports that a third group near Atlanta has reportedly thrown its hat into the rink, vying to bring top tier professional hockey back to the region. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN this week that Anson Carter, a former league star, TNT analyst and metro Atlanta resident, is spearheading a new franchise expansion bid separate from efforts in Alpharetta and Forsyth County, respectively.
Sept. 14, 2026 Capitol Beat News
Helene-ravaged communities to learn whether water projects will get federal funding
Ty Tagami reports, communities across Georgia that were hit hard by Hurricane Helene will begin learning in November whether they will get a share of federal relief funding earmarked for water projects. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the state nearly $500 million to help improve water infrastructure after the hurricane.
Sept. 14, 2026 Savannah Morning News
Savannah lands millions to grow Stormwater Master Plan
Evan Lasseter reports, the City of Savannah just received a boost to its long-term stormwater planning. This installment of On Our Radar brings announcement of state and federal funding for the city to develop its stormwater master plan.
Sept. 14, 2026 WSB TV
New Georgia solar projects are scheduled to start operation by 2029
Sam Sachs reports that Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission for 1,137 megawatts of new solar power purchase agreements. The regulatory approval covers seven utility-scale solar projects procured through the company’s CARES 2023 and CARES 2025 requests for proposals.
Sept. 14, 2026 Augusta Chronicle
77 jobs slated for elimination at Fort Gordon’s hospital
Joe Hotchkiss reports, a government contractor serving Fort Gordon is eliminating dozens of jobs at the U.S. Army base’s hospital. Amentum is an operations management company that specializes in staffing facilities with employees who require high security clearances.
Sept. 14, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Georgia’s voter registration deadline is approaching. Here are five things you need to know.
Maya Homan reports, the midterm elections are less than two months away, which means now is the time for Georgia residents to register to vote or ensure that an existing voter registration is up to date. A number of competitive seats are up for grabs this year, including one of Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats, the governorship and numerous other state and local races.
Sept. 14, 2026 Athens Banner-Herald
Ossoff, Bottoms rally Athens voters, pledge to make history
Wayne Ford reports that U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms struck hard at their Republican opponents during a rally Sunday afternoon at the Georgia Theater in downtown Athens. The Democratic Party rally drew an estimated 1,400 people, filling the venue as the candidates lambasted opponents who have pledged loyalty to President Donald Trump.
Sept. 14, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Is Jackson’s ‘Intelligent Medicaid Expansion’ weak tea – or a revolutionary fix?
Ariel Hart reports that a high-stakes mystery is unfolding in the Georgia governor’s race, potentially affecting health insurance for hundreds of thousands of Georgians. Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson released a major policy announcement last week supporting “intelligent Medicaid expansion.”
Sept. 14, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia GOP activists leave midterm convention energized
Tia Mitchell reports, at the Republican Party’s midterm convention, Georgia delegates were in two of the final rows of floor seating. But the activists attending the two-day affair said they still felt plenty of energy from the main stage.
