Aug. 31, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Columbia County pitches Google project as path to property tax relief Joe Hotchkiss reports that Columbia County leaders say they are closer to a "strategic economic development partnership" with Google to bring a data center…
Aug. 28, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Walmart to Bring 1,000 Jobs, Next-Gen Fulfillment Center to Carnesville Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that Walmart, Inc. plans to build a high-tech, next-generation fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 new…
Aug. 27, 2026 Capitol Beat News Meta settlement would require new teen safeguards and could deliver up to $135 million to Georgia Ty Tagami reports that an agreement to resolve a federal lawsuit brought by Georgia and other states and…
Aug. 26, 2026 The Current PSC deadline arrives for Georgia Power’s 3.2-gigawatt OpenAI data center contract Mary Landers reports that Georgia Power and OpenAI are expected to close a deal on Wednesday that will see the monopoly utility provide electricity…
Aug. 25, 2026 Georgia.org Gov. and First Lady Kemp Lead Economic Mission to Chile and Peru Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Monday announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic development mission this week…
Aug. 24, 2026 State Affairs $90B needed for Georgia roadwork by 2050, lawmakers say Beau Evans reports that big business is about to flood Georgia with trucks, shipping containers and concrete mixers and the state’s highways do not have nearly…
Aug. 21, 2026 Georgia Recorder Atlanta left off the shortlist of 2028 DNC host cities Maya Homan reports, the Democratic National Committee has narrowed its list of host cities for its 2028 national convention — and Atlanta did not make…
Aug. 20, 2026 Athens Banner-Herald Climate change threatens peach crops in the Southeast | Exclusive Erica Van Buren reports, horticulturalists are starting to ring a peach alarm bell as climate change takes a toll in such popular peach-growing states as…
Aug. 19, 2026 WABE How this Georgia factory is surviving America's solar policy whiplash Emily Jones reports, inside the vast QCells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, workers — and a bevy of robots — move ultra-thin slices of polysilicon through a…
Aug. 18, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Georgia farmers learning to adapt to extreme heat | Exclusive Erica Van Buren reports, as hotter summers in Georgia become more frequent and intense due to climate change, academics say farmers are adjusting in an…
Aug. 17, 2026 WSB TV University System of Georgia generates record $25.1 billion economic impact Staff reports, the University System of Georgia generated a record $25.1 billion economic impact for the state in Fiscal Year 2025, according to a report…
Aug. 14, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Beyond Tariffs: Georgia’s Belgian Investors Take the Long View While Adapting to Trade Pressures Trevor Williams reports, when Belgian pharmaceuticals firm UCB announced its $2 billion investment in Gwinnett County this year, few Georgians knew the…
Aug. 13, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority Port of Savannah exports up 8 percent in July Staff reports, the Georgia Ports Authority reported exports totaled nearly 115,000 TEUs, up 7.7 percent or more than 8,200 TEUs over July 2025. Imports reached…
Access to healthcare is more than an employee benefit. For many Georgia employers, it’s one of the largest business investments they make each year and a critical factor in attracting talent, supporting productivity, and managing long-term costs. [caption id="attachment_87445" align="alignright"…
Aug. 12, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Why warmer winters are putting Southern peaches at risk | 5 Things Erica Van Buren reports, peach growers in Georgia and South Carolina are adapting to warmer winters, earlier blooms and harsher heat, but the…
The Dog Days of Summer are in full force. It's hot. It's humid. It's summer in Georgia. Even though the children may have gone back to school, we're all still traveling around soaking up the last drops of summer before…
Aug. 11, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia tax revenues remained strong in July, bolstered by the sales tax Ty Tagami reports, Georgia tax revenue continued rising in July, bolstered by strong receipts from the sales and use tax, which sent…
Aug. 10, 2026 Capitol Beat News German industrial giant Siemens to bring 1,400 jobs to northeast Georgia Ty Tagami reports, residents in and around Jackson County in northeast Georgia will have access to more than 1,400 new jobs if Siemens…
Aug. 7, 2026 Georgia Chamber Blue Bird Vision Electric School Bus Wins 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition Staff reports that on Aug. 5, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the Blue Bird Vision Electric School Bus as the winner of the…
Statement from Katherine Moore, president of Georgia Conservancy: The Okefenokee marks Georgia’s first World Heritage Site and establishes it as a place and ecosystem worthy of global recognition. Our hearty…
Aug. 6, 2026 GPB U.S. State Department announces new system to spread life-saving food made from Georgia peanuts Grant Blankenship reports, the Georgia manufacturer of an emergency food meant to help severely malnourished kids may soon see an infusion of…
Aug. 5, 2026 Savannah Morning News Georgia Port one-year leadership transition plan underway Evan Lasseter reports that Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch said that in many organizations, leadership changes at the highest levels can result in some disruption. But…
Aug. 4, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Korean Mattress Company’s Closure Makes Way for New Investment in Henry County Trevor Williams reports, the closing of a Korean mattress producer that had localized U.S. production in the face of tariffs has opened the door for another…
Aug. 3, 2026 Athens Banner-Herald Georgia ranked among the best states in new US News report Vanessa Johns reports, Georgia landed in the top half of a new nationwide ranking that looks at everything from the state's economy and education system to healthcare,…
Cordele Manufacturing: Yancey Engineered Solutions, a division of Austell-based Yancey Bros. Co., is opening a new manufacturing facility in Crisp County. The $5.7 million investment will create 300 new jobs. The company provides power generation packaging systems and equipment for…
Some folks might be taking it easy during the dog days of summer, but not the state’s rapidly expanding and forward-looking auto industry. As Rivian ramps…
Holding the Status Quo: The five-day special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp this summer concluded by extending the deadline on how the state casts and counts ballots – to January 1, 2028. The General Assembly passed a measure extending the use of…
Downtown Albany is rewriting its story. Renovations are underway at the building that housed the…
When Jim Matney felt pressure in his chest, his first thought was to reach for an antacid. But the feeling persisted, like a heavy weight that wouldn’t lift. As his wife drove him to Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie,…
The 7-year-old boy took great pride in the houseplant he’d potted during a gardening lesson at the Rome YMCA, a second home for the child who comes almost every day, especially in the summer when he can get meals while…
As a campaign consultant with over 20 years of experience in politics, I have advised hundreds of aspiring candidates who want to offer themselves for public service but may not know where to start. I always start by telling them…
Georgia has seen an explosion of bike trails in recent years. It’s growing an extensive network of corridors for people seeking exercise and an alternative to driving. Such trails can connect communities that have been divided by road infrastructure, and…
Erica Qualls-Battey, Atlanta area general manager for Marriott International, still marvels at the power of a handshake and a smile in a hotel…
My evening at Jules restaurant, which is tucked inside the rolling countryside of Barnsley Resort, began long before the first course arrived. I drove past horse pastures and thick forests before walking onto an estate that appeared to have been…
A manufacturing boom fueled by massive international investments, explosive growth in the cybersecurity sector spurred by the U.S. Army…
It’s Friday night, and people are gathering downtown to play and eat and drink. They want activity-based entertainment that emphasizes fun over fancy.…
Chris Ahrenkiel has helped shape the city’s commercial real estate landscape. Outside the office, he’s deeply involved in civic life. He graduated from Leadership Atlanta in 2017 and serves as the board chair. How did you wind up in real…
July 31, 2026 Savannah Morning News Georgia Power makes $7.3 million purchase in Savannah's east side Evan Lasseter reports that the Georgia Power Company recently made a new splash on Savannah's east side. The company purchased three acres for $7.3…
July 30, 2026 Savannah Morning News Port of Savannah closes fiscal year nearly flat after strong June Evan Lasseter reports, the Port of Savannah finished its 2026 fiscal year modestly behind the previous year’s volumes, rounding the year out strong…
July 29, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal Wellstar to eliminate over 700 jobs Megan Jackson reports that Wellstar Health System is eliminating more than 700 administrative and corporate jobs throughout the system, Wellstar officials confirmed Tuesday. The health system, which employs…
This edition of our Unofficial Guide takes you to some fun (and different) places. As the schools all get back in session, maybe you're making some last minute summer memories. With old-timey and quirky places on the list, you'll probably…
July 28, 2026 Valdosta Daily Times Georgia Power unveils new Moody Battery Facility Shane Thomas reports that Georgia Power cut the ribbon on its new battery energy storage facility near Moody Air Force Base Thursday morning. The new Moody Battery…
July 27, 2026 Capitol Beat News Okefenokee earns World Heritage site status, but mining concerns persist Ty Tagami reports, fresh off the world stage with the departure of FIFA World Cup fans, Georgia is back in the limelight with the…
July 24, 2026 The Brunswick News Unemployment rates rise in June across Georgia Gordon Jackson reports that unemployment rates across the state increased in June, even as the labor force grew in half the regional commission districts in Georgia. The…
July 23, 2026 Savannah Morning News Gulfstream makes 400th delivery in G500 and G600 fleet Evan Lasseter reports that one of Gulfstream’s pioneering fleets recently passed a major milestone. The G500 and G600 jet fleet hit its 400th customer, Gulfstream announced…
July 22, 2026 Fox 5 Atlanta Georgia transport companies face rising expenses as diesel prices surge 33% Annie Mapp reports, rising fuel prices are putting new financial pressure on Georgia trucking companies as diesel costs continue to climb. The national…
July 21, 2026 Macon Telegraph Georgia is among the most affordable states for college, reports U.S. News & World Sundi Rose reports, Georgia has been named one of the top five most affordable states to earn a college degree, and…
July 20, 2026 Georgia.gov Georgia Reaches New All-Time Highs in Labor Force and Employment Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,477,859) and employment (5,294,229) in June,…
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