Georgia Trend Daily – Sept. 26, 2023
Sept. 26, 2023 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Feds gave Georgia $3M to plan climate pollution reduction. What role will Columbus play?
Kala Hunter reports that since July, environmental planners, state representatives, environmental consultants, climate solutions nonprofits and community organizers across Georgia — mainly based in Atlanta — have engaged with the Georgia EPD to begin building a climate pollution reduction plan due by early next year. Georgia is competing for a slice of the $4.6 billion federal pie that will be distributed in the spring of 2024.
Sept. 26, 2023 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Why Sports Physicals Are So Important for Student Health
Dr. Seema Csukas reports, it is back-to-school time for Georgia families, which means new schedules, school supplies, and the excitement of a new year. With the demands of a new school year, it can be easy to forget the importance of sports physicals for student athletes.
Sept. 26, 2023 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta-based NCR announces timing, stock details of impending split
Zachary Hansen reports that the split of automated teller and financial technology company NCR is expected next month, and both new entities will continue to operate out of Atlanta. NCR, one of Atlanta’s largest public businesses and long-rumored as a potential acquisition target, has said dividing the businesses will spur further value for shareholders.
Sept. 26, 2023 The Brunswick News
Billionaire ex-wife of Amazon founder donates $1.6M to Coastal Community Health
Michael Hall reports, a little extra research into what the leader of a local affordable health care provider first thought was a spam email led to a $1.6 million donation. Coastal Community Health’s CEO, Dr. Kavanaugh Chandler, saw the email in his inbox a few weeks ago and was ready to delete it when he decided to do a little bit of research before dismissing it entirely.
Sept. 26, 2023 Marietta Daily Journal
InnovATL2023 turns a spotlight on metro Atlanta’s world-class innovation ecosystem
Staff reports that InnovATL2023 kicks off this week, launching a month-long series of events that will showcase the entrepreneurs, innovators, creators and influencers pushing metro Atlanta to the next level of global innovation. “The breadth and depth of metro Atlanta’s innovation ecosystem is unmatched – and yet for too long, this powerhouse was largely unsung,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber.
Sept. 26, 2023 Georgia Ports Authority
ZIM offers direct service between WCSA and Savannah
Staff reports that ocean carrier ZIM is now offering a first-of-its-kind direct service between the Port of Savannah and the West Coast of South America to support the growing perishables market. “We’re excited to be the first U.S. port of call on this new ZIM service,” said Flavio Batista, vice president of sales and marketing at Georgia Ports Authority.
Sept. 26, 2023 Capitol Beat News
Georgia students again best the nation on SAT
Dave Williams reports that Georgia public-school students outperformed their counterparts in the nation’s public schools on the SAT this year for the sixth year in a row. The Georgia public-school Class of 2023 recorded a mean SAT score of 1045, 42 points above the national average for public-school students of 1003.
Sept. 26, 2023 Rome News-Tribune
3M joins DuPont in seeking to block publication of Rome water pollution settlement details
John Bailey reports that the 3M Company has joined E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company in seeking to block the City of Rome from releasing settlement information stemming from a water pollution lawsuit. The 3M settlement stems from a 2019 lawsuit filed by the City of Rome to recoup the costs incurred to completely remove PFAS and PFOAS from drinking water pulled from the Oostanaula River.
Sept. 26, 2023 The Center Square
Despite incentives to manufacturers, Georgia cities rank poorly for EV owners
T.A. DeFeo reports, while Georgia officials dole out billions in taxpayer-backed incentives for manufacturers of electric vehicles and related components, the state’s cities don’t rank particularly high in a nationwide analysis of the best cities to own an electric car.
Sept. 26, 2023 State Affairs
Lawmakers explore ways to keep seniors from heading to nursing homes too soon
Jill Jordan Sieder reports that the House Human Relations & Aging Committee explored several legislative and regulatory solutions to address the long-term care needs of Georgia’s rapidly expanding elder population last week.
Sept. 26, 2023 GPB
Gun rights activists are calling on legislators to ensure ‘right to self-defense’
Donna Lowry reports, while Georgia’s General Assembly ramps up early in January, the fight over gun rights legislation is underway. GA2A, a Georgia Second Amendment advocacy group, launched a “Stand Up for Stand Your Ground” campaign in what they call a “right to self-defense” movement.
Sept. 26, 2023 Georgia Recorder
Attorneys spar over Georgia’s voting law after federal judge temporarily blocks some provisions
Stanley Dunlap reports, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will determine whether to continue blocking provisions of Georgia’s 2021 election law overhaul that civil rights groups say discriminates against Black and disabled voters. The Georgia Republican Party and national GOP political committees are backing state officials in their request that the appellate court overturn the Aug. 18 decision of District Judge J.P. Boulee, who granted preliminary injunctions on voting rules connected to the controversial Republican-backed Senate Bill 202 that passed in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
Sept. 26, 2023 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Republicans in Congress lament meltdown over government funding
Tia Mitchell reports, when members of the U.S. House return Tuesday from a long weekend back in their districts, they will be faced with the reality that there is no clear path to pass short- or long-term funding legislation to avoid a government shutdown on Sunday. And part of the reason is because Republicans, including those in Georgia, have different ideas on how to move forward.
