Georgia Trend Daily – May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024 WSB Radio, WSB TV
Kia begins production of its first American-made electric vehicle here in Georgia
Staff reports that U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff celebrated the start of production with Kia officials Thursday at their production facility. Kia reportedly invested $200 million into its West Point plant and added 200 new jobs to manufacture the EV9, Kia’s first three-row electric SUV.
May 31, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Leadership: HunterMaclean Attorneys
Susana Hills reports that the partners at HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm in Savannah and St. Simons Island, Georgia, have elected Shawn Kachmar to serve as managing partner. He succeeds Brad Harmon, who has served on the firm’s management committee since 2012 and as its managing partner since 2016.
May 31, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The EPA is cracking down on toxic coal ash. Does Georgia have a plan?
Meris Lutz reports, a recent decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency denying an application for a coal ash disposal plan in Alabama is raising questions about what it could mean for a similar program in Georgia. Georgia Power’s plan to leave millions of tons of toxic coal waste from power plants submerged in groundwater indefinitely could have a significant impact on the environment, taxpayers and customers — most of whom do not have a choice of utility and who ultimately pay for the cleanup and closure of coal-fired power plants.
May 31, 2024 Savannah Morning News
Savannah named among friendliest cities in the South ranking by Southern Living
Miguel Legoas reports, Southern Living, one of the region’s top lifestyle magazines, recently released its list of the top 15 Friendliest Cities in the South. Savannah ranked second friendliest overall.
May 31, 2024 Macon Telegraph
Medical marijuana company will grow all its Georgia cannabis in Macon. See the facility.
Jessica Payne reports that medical marijuana company has jumped into Georgia by opening a facility in Macon spanning more than 100,000 square feet that is expected to create more than 100 jobs. Fine Fettle Georgia, one of the state’s licensed medical cannabis providers, hosted its grand opening and a tour of its Macon facility Wednesday with Mayor Lester Miller and local state legislators.
May 31, 2024 GlobalAtlanta.com
Education Push Needed to Drive Growing India-U.S. Tech, Defense Collaboration
Trevor Williams reports that a growing U.S.-India partnership on technology and defense will require greater educational collaboration and a deeper focus on fostering cross-border innovation in key emerging sectors. That was the thrust of early panels at the February USA-India Business Summit at Georgia Tech, where experts made the case that the world’s two largest democracies see their interests ever more intertwined amid China’s rise and other concerning shifts in the geopolitical landscape.
May 31, 2024 WABE
Kemp calls for more nuclear as Vogtle project ends
Emily Jones reports that Gov. Brian Kemp called for another expansion of nuclear Plant Vogtle during an event Wednesday celebrating the completion of two new reactors at the east Georgia facility. The construction of those reactors, known as Vogtle Units Three and Four, cost more than twice its original budget and ended years behind schedule.
May 31, 2024 The Brunswick News
Birders flock to LIttle SSI to see flamingos in Georgia
Michael Hall reports, even if the four flamingos enjoying the quiet seclusion of Myrtle Pond with roseate spoonbills, skimmers, mottled ducks and a smattering of other wildlife are not the very first flamingos spotted in Georgia, the opportunity to view them in the wild is attracting the attention of birders across the state.
May 31, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
A Focus on Athens
Jeffrey Humphries writes, in 2024, I predict solid growth for Athens’ economy because of remarkable success in landing private-sector economic development projects – for example, Meissner Corp.’s decision to build a major manufacturing campus in Athens will create over 1,700 jobs over the next eight years.
May 31, 2024 The Current
AG declines to prosecute Camden County PSA fraud
Jake Shore reports, after a yearlong review, the Georgia Attorney General’s office declined to prosecute the case of $3.2 million fraud from the Camden County parks and recreation authority, following the death of the former director and lead defendant.
May 31, 2024 Newnan Times-Herald
Ossoff cites leadership failures at USPS Palmetto distribution center
Laura Camper reports that U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff promised on Thursday at a news conference in Palmetto that he would not forget his Georgia constituents and their reliance on the postal service. “Today’s message is maximum pressure, maximum pressure,” Ossoff said, outside the USPS Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Palmetto.
May 31, 2024 Griffin Daily News
Scott, Bishop bill receives support from Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Staff reports that U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., recently received a letter of support from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for the bipartisan H.R. 8182 legislation, the Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve Establishment Act, which was co-led in the House of Representatives by Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, D-Ga.
May 31, 2024 Georgia Recorder
Potential mass voter challenges in Georgia November elections elicit Democrats’ warnings
Ross Williams reports that Georgia Democrats are sounding the alarm over potential mass voter challenges ahead of the November election. Georgia law allows local voters to challenge the eligibility of as many people as they want if they suspect the person is ineligible to cast a ballot.
May 31, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
PG A.M.: Ossoff becomes rare Democrat to visit US-Mexico border
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Van Brimmer report, it’s not unexpected to see Georgia Republican officials travel to the United States’ border with Mexico for photo ops, tours and speeches to highlight the country’s struggle to control migrant border crossings from Central and South America. Gov. Brian Kemp has been to the border multiple times, as have several GOP members of the state’s U.S. House delegation, including U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Rome, Buddy Carter of St. Simons Island and Austin Scott of Tifton.
