Georgia Trend Daily – July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024 Georgia.gov
Georgia’s AAA bond rating reaffirmed by S&P
Staff reports, at the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the state’s “AAA with a stable outlook” credit worthiness assessment. Because the state did not issue new general obligation bonds for the current fiscal year, the other two main credit rating agencies — FitchRatings and Moody’s Investors Service — did not issue formal reports for Georgia’s bond ratings.
July 24, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Stabilizing the Transition to Adulthood for Georgia’s Youth that have Aged Out of Foster Care
Bobby Cagle reports, for any teenager standing on the precipice of adulthood, taking the next steps toward independent living can be daunting. This is considerably more challenging for youth entering adulthood without the support of family.
July 24, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Coca-Cola reports better-than-expected results for quarter
Michael E. Kanell reports, Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported stronger than expected quarterly earnings on growing sales as the Atlanta-based beverage behemoth saw growth in most of its global markets. Revenue for the second quarter was $12.4 billion, 3% higher than the same period of 2023, while earnings were 84 cents per share, 7% better than a year ago.
July 24, 2024 Capitol Beat News, Augusta Chronicle
German manufacturer expanding Georgia operation
Dave Williams reports that a maker of instrument transformers for the utility and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) sectors is growing its footprint in Georgia. Ritz Instrument Transformers will invest $28 million in a new plant in Waynesboro that will create 130 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday from Italy, where he is leading a weeklong trade mission.
July 24, 2024 GPB
Opioid settlement from Kroger is set to bring millions to Georgia. But like others, it’ll take time
Sofi Gratas reports, some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion multi-district settlement over the franchise’s participation in the opioid addiction crisis. The money is said to be distributed over 11 years.
July 24, 2024 Rome News-Tribune
A Place To Heal: Rome Allocates $150K In Opioid Settlement Funds
John Bailey reports that a loss for opioid manufacturers means a win for Rome. The national settlement means healing and hope for local men seeking to rebuild their lives. Using funds allocated from a national opioid settlement, the Rome City Commission approved a $150,000 grant for Brother’s Place, a home for men previously incarcerated or men battling addictions.
July 24, 2024 Covington News
Newton Education Foundation Receives $94,000 USDA Farm to School Grant Newton
Staff reports that Education Foundation (NEF) is pleased to announce it is one of just three Georgia organizations to receive a Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program Grant. The $94,000 grant, along with support provided by partners, totals over $128,000 to fund a collaborative project that will expand Newton County Schools’ existing Farm to School efforts.
July 24, 2024 The Current
Sapelo zoning referendum date set for Oct. 1 as county files suit
Mary Landers reports, McIntosh County voters are scheduled for a countywide vote on the single issue of Hogg Hummock zoning on Oct. 1, 2024, even as the county heads to court to prevent the referendum from taking place. Probate Court Judge Harold Webster issued the order on Tuesday to schedule the election.
July 24, 2024 Capitol Beat News
State schools chief dropping AP African American studies course
Dave Williams reports, State School Superintendent Richard Woods has decided not to recommend adding an Advanced Placement African American studies course to the state’s curriculum offerings during the upcoming school year. Word of Woods’ decision came in a communication Monday from Gwinnett County Public Schools Chief Learning Officer DeNelle West to the district’s teachers.
July 24, 2024 Savannah Morning News
Sen. Warnock visits Savannah Tech, Gulfstream to tout aviation workforce investments
Evan Lasseter reports that when the U.S. Congress passed the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 in May, the legislation contained aviation workforce initiatives championed by U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock. The law, which is updated every five years and supports the aviation industry, contained $240 million dedicated toward aviation workforce development.
July 24, 2024 WABE
Georgia lawmakers create ‘accountability’ programs to reduce homelessness
Stephannie Stokes reports that this year, Georgia state lawmakers put $1 million toward a new type of program to reduce homelessness. It departs from the widely accepted “Housing First” model, which aims to get people off the streets as quickly as possible without any preconditions.
July 24, 2024 Macon Telegraph
GA senators are backing bill that would give more money to community colleges. What to know
Lucinda Warnke reports, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff stopped in Macon Monday to announce new legislation that would bolster job training programs at community and technical colleges. The appearance is his first since President Joe Biden announced he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.
July 24, 2024 Georgia Recorder
Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients
Jill Nolin reports that Georgia native Dr. Aisvarya Panakam says she was eager to return home to finish her medical training after spending about a decade away from her home state. But then came the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2022 that overturned federal abortion protections, upending the nation’s health care landscape and her own plans.
July 24, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
PG A.M.: Georgia Democrats unite quickly behind Harris to take on Trump
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Van Brimmer report, Democrats are in array. After weeks of chaos within the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden’s health and mental fitness, it took less than two days for the party to consolidate behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden quit his reelection bid.
