Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 21, 2025
Nov. 21, 2025 Georgia.gov
Gov. Kemp: Virginia Transformer to Create 400 Jobs in Effingham Expansion
Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Thursday, announced that Virginia Transformer Corp. will invest $40 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility near Rincon, creating over 400 new jobs in Effingham County. The Rincon facility operates as Georgia Transformer.
Nov. 21, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
A Critical Time for Sincere Thanks
Tharon Johnson writes, in times like these, I believe it is more important than ever to take a step back and focus on the things we have that make our lives worth living, from the people immediately around us to those who wake up every day to try and make the world a better place. I hope that after you have finished this piece, you will join me and reflect on the people and things in your life that make you happy.
Nov. 21, 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Microsoft’s newest AI ‘superfactory’ opens at sprawling Fayetteville campus
Zachary Hansen reports that one of the largest data center campuses under construction in Georgia has its first operational tenant, and it’s one of the most recognizable names in technology. Microsoft recently unveiled a new data center near Atlanta that is part of its first artificial intelligence “superfactory,” an effort the company calls Fairwater.
Nov. 21, 2025 Savannah Morning News
How much does college cost? Georgia ranks 2nd in US in student loan debt, study reveals.
Vanessa Countryman reports that Georgia’s students are carrying some of the heaviest loan burdens in the country, according to new national survey data gathered for Southeastern Oklahoma State University. According to the report, the state ranks second-highest in average student loan debt, with borrowers owing about $42,226 on average.
Nov. 21, 2025 The Brunswick News
RSM has widespread economic impact on Isles
Gordon Jackson reports that Rich Products Corp. produces quality food products served in commercial kitchens and in the frozen food aisles across the world. Rich’s has a long history in the Golden Isles as a major employer with the Rich-Sea Park Corp. in Brunswick.
Nov. 21, 2025 Valdosta Daily Times
Whitehead awards Wiregrass graduates with Tradesman Award
Staff reports, thanks to support from Whitehead Industrial Hardware of Valdosta, Wiregrass students who are preparing to graduate now have the tools needed to go to work. Recipients of the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award received a plaque and a $250 credit to purchase tools for their new careers.
Nov. 21, 2025 The Macon Melody
Sculpture in new park honors Indigenous heritage, reconciliation
Michael W. Pannell reports, Kenneth Johnson’s work — creations both large and small, from fractions of an ounce to multiple tons — are made with meticulous care and craftsmanship, while also infused with meaning. Johnson is an award-winning, internationally recognized Muscogee (Creek)/Seminole jewelry designer, metalsmith and sculptor.
Nov. 21, 2025 Marietta Daily Journal
Cobb commissioners approve $4.75 stormwater fee
Hunter Riggall reports that Cobb County commissioners voted 3-2 late Thursday night to approve a $4.75 monthly stormwater fee, a new revenue source that will raise millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements. The fee will be charged to customers in unincorporated Cobb and Mableton and take effect June 1 of next year.
Nov. 21, 2025 Decaturish
Tensions flare at DeKalb zoning meeting about data centers
Zoe Seiler reports that the DeKalb County Commission deferred action on data center regulations until the end of the year during its Nov. 20 zoning meeting. The commission also deferred a decision on a proposed 1-million-square-foot data center at 4280 and 4358 Loveless Place and 2281 Pineview Trail in Ellenwood in South DeKalb County.
Nov. 21, 2025 Newnan Times-Herald
Commissioners delay data center vote amid public pushback
Jeffrey Cullen-Dean reports, armed with protests signs and colored shirts, Cowetans voiced their support and opposition to the county’s debated data center ordinance. After receiving feedback on the ordinance’s third public draft, the Board of Commissioners voted to continue its public hearing at its Dec. 16 hearing.
Nov. 21, 2025 WABE
Volunteers in Georgia monitor immigration courts to shed light on system
Emily Wu Pearson reports, on an early weekday morning in Atlanta, Lauren Waits navigated a Department of Justice website to find the link to immigration court. Waits is a volunteer court watcher for the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network.
Nov. 21, 2025 WSB Radio
Georgia representative Buddy Carter calls for federal troop deployment in Atlanta
Staff reports that Georgia congressman Buddy Carter is calling for federal troops to be deployed to Atlanta. Carter, who represents the state’s 1st District, has sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection urging the deployment of federal troops to Atlanta.
Nov. 21, 2025 Athens Banner-Herald
Early voting underway for state House District 121 race between Gisler and Guest
Wayne Ford reports, early voting is underway for the special election to fill the Georgia House of Representatives District 121 seat that was vacated recently by the resignation of Marcus Wiedower. Wiedower, a Republican elected to the district that crosses through parts of Clarke and Oconee counties, reported he resigned after six years due to expanded duties through his employment.
Nov. 21, 2025 Capitol Beat News
Lawmakers consider ways to reduce chronic absenteeism
Ty Tagami reports that Georgia students who miss too much school could wind up losing their rights to drive or to play sports. Those were among the recommendations of a legislative study committee that completed its work Thursday.
Nov. 21, 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Affordability is now the defining fight in Georgia’s race for governor
Greg Bluestein reports, suddenly, every candidate in the race for Georgia governor is talking about affordability. Democrats and Republicans alike say the Public Service Commission routs this month were a resounding sign that voters expect politicians to tackle rising costs. And fast.
