Georgia Trend Daily – July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026 Georgia.gov
Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County
Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Tuesday, announced that Highline Warren, an American vertically integrated distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in McDonough. The multi-year investment will create 160 new jobs.
July 15, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Economic Development Around the State
Christy Simo reports, Authority Brands is establishing its new headquarters, dubbed Franchisee Success Center, in Cobb County. The $13 million investment will create 390 new jobs over the next several years.
July 15, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gas prices in Georgia increase after U.S.-Iran ceasefire breaks down
Mirtha Donastorg reports, after months of decline, gas prices across the country are steadily increasing after the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States broke down last week. On Monday, oil prices increased by 9%. The surge is coming right at the peak of the summer driving season, which could cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars more compared with this time last year.
July 15, 2026 The Brunswick News
Officials, business leaders set for Washington fly-in
Gordon Jackson reports, the annual Washington Fly-in is an opportunity for Glynn County elected officials and business leaders to meet with federal officials about the impact of legislation and funding on the Golden Isles. Normally, the fly-in, sponsored by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, coincides with the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce visit to the nation’s capital to discuss shared issues and concerns.
July 15, 2026 Macon Melody
New Macon airport route to Florida proves “convenient and competitive”
Casey Choung reports, one month after Contour Airlines launched a new direct flight connecting Middle Georgia to South Florida, demand is far exceeding expectations as local travelers look to avoid the headaches of navigating Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Officials at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport say passenger volume has soared past their initial projections that 60% of the seats would be booked.
July 15, 2026 Decaturish
Agreement reached to build pedestrian bridge over I-85
Dan Whisenhunt reports that funding has been secured for a pedestrian bridge over Interstate 85 connecting West Druid Hills Drive and the Emory University Executive Park Campus, according to a news release. The news release said DeKalb County, the city of Brookhaven and Emory University have agreed to a plan to move the project forward.
July 15, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
A $2 million boost for Muscogee Technology Park could spark growth in Columbus
Jordyn Paul-Slater reports that the Development Authority of Columbus was awarded $2 million for site improvements at Muscogee Technology Park through a state grant. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the fourth round of Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) grants on Monday.
July 15, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal
Kennesaw weighs data center moratorium as concerns spread across Cobb
Lucinda Warnke reports that this week, the Kennesaw City Council expressed openness to a data center moratorium, and asked the city’s legal department to draft a memo looking into the issue. Data centers have become an increasingly hot issue for Cobb County and its localities, with many residents criticizing their power and water usage and potential negative impacts on the environment.
July 15, 2026 The Brunswick News
EPA eyeing redevelopment as Superfund sites progress
Michael Hall reports, a marshfront mixed-use development. A par-3 golf course. An active commercial and industrial operation. All are options the Georgia Environmental Protection Agency envisions for redevelopment and reuse at the active Superfund environmental cleanup sites in Glynn County.
July 15, 2026 GPB
Third fuel spill to reach Flint River this year traced to broken bolt at Atlanta airport
Pamela Kirkland reports, a broken bolt on an underground fuel line caused the Memorial Day weekend jet fuel spill near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — the third petroleum release to reach the Flint River this year. Airport records obtained by GPB show emergency crews in Clayton County reported a strong odor of jet fuel near the airport on May 24.
July 15, 2026 Macon Telegraph
GA Military College closing Warner Robins campus. What it means for students, staff
Myracle Lewis reports that Georgia Military College at Warner Robins celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019. Seven years later, school officials said the campus will be closing.
July 15, 2026 Savannah Morning News
Ossoff calls out Trump’s ‘obsession’ with 2020 election ahead of speech
Irene Wright reports that Georgia is in the middle of a tight and highly contested midterm election season, with two major races at the top of the ticket. And President Trump is watching closely.
July 15, 2026 State Affairs
Lawyers, business owners dominate General Assembly professions
Jack Rutherford reports, three months out of the year, Georgia legislators are under the Gold Dome, but during the other nine they’ve got regular jobs. Business owners and lawyers make up the largest group of Georgia lawmakers, comprising 30% of General Assembly membership, as of July 2026.
July 15, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jon Ossoff enters fall campaign with $42M on hand
Greg Bluestein reports that U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff enters the general election campaign with more than $42 million in his account after raising another $20 million during the second quarter, giving the Georgia Democrat one of the nation’s largest war chests in his reelection fight against U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. The campaign said Wednesday that the average contribution was $42 and nearly 90% of the more than 474,000 donations it received from April through June were $100 or less.
