Author: Linda M. Erbele

July 17, 2026 GPB The Okefenokee is on the verge of UNESCO World Heritage status, bringing promise — and pressure Jillian Magtoto reports, later in July, a United Nations committee will likely convene in South Korea to officially inscribe the…

July 16, 2026 The Brunswick News Infrastructure bill to pay for 58 miles of fiber at Georgia ports Staff reports, a recently passed federal infrastructure bill includes just under $21 million to install fiber connections to increase efficiency and connectivity…

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…

July 14, 2026 GPB Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta leads multi-site clinical trial for peanut allergy Ellen Eldridge reports that Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is leading a multi-site study to test a new way of potentially treating peanut allergy with an…

July 13, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Best run city in Georgia? This one is in WalletHub's top 25 in the US Miguel Legoas reports, two weeks ago, WalletHub ranked the best and worst cities in the U.S. Only two Georgia cities were included in…

July 10, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland Staff reports that Gov. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland…

July 9, 2026 Georgia.org Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, on…

  July 8, 2026 Macon Telegraph Childcare in GA is among the lowest in cost, but not in accessibility. Here’s how it stacks up Sundi Rose reports, the National Bipartisan Policy Center reports nearly 65% of Georgia children have two…

July 7, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Textron plans split that could spin off Augusta's E‑Z‑GO | Exclusive Joe Hotchkiss reports that the Augusta-based manufacturer of one of the world's leading brands of golf carts could split from parent company Textron by the…

July 6, 2026 Valdosta Daily Times Survey seeks input from Georgia farmers on economic challenges Staff reports that the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA), Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB), and the University of Georgia College of Public Health have partnered to…

July 2, 2026 Newnan Times-Herald Georgia Power: Grid ready for AI, population growth Laura Camper reports that Plant Yates was buzzing with activity Thursday, much of it centered on construction of three new generator towers, signs of the growth happening…

July 1, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer How a No. 1 bestselling book inspired by Columbus impacts tourism in the city Madeline Shapiro reports, in the novel “Theo of Golden,” a stranger moves into a Southern town and embeds himself in the…

June 30, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Fourth Round of Rural Site Development Grants Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Monday announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million…

June 29, 2026 Macon Telegraph Georgia communities receive $13.5M to clean up contaminated sites Margaret Walker reports that Federal officials announced $13.5 million in cleanup grants for Georgia communities to turn contaminated properties into something usable again, the Environmental Protection…

June 26, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Yancey Engineered Solutions Bringing 300 New Jobs to Crisp Co. Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that Georgia-based engineering and manufacturing company Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7 million in a new…

June 25, 2026 GPB Conservation groups demand congressional oversight of new plans for Cumberland Island Jillian Magtoto reports that Cumberland Island is among the largest remaining undeveloped barrier islands on the East Coast. But recent moves from the National Park…

June 24, 2026 GPB Georgia Power has a massive plan for new power lines. What does that mean for the homes near them? Grant Blankenship reports, on a recent morning, Claudia Moore was at home, with her kids, watching them…

June 23, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Activation at Great American State Fair Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Monday announced the State of Georgia's participation in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of the…

June 22, 2026 WSB Radio Georgia’s oldest bookshop cracks Top 10 independent bookstore list Staff reports, a beloved Georgia bookstore is earning national recognition. USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards ranked E. Shaver, Bookseller in Savannah, as the No. 9…

June 19, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com How to Have a Beer With 10,000 Czech Fans Descending on Atlanta for the World Cup Trevor Williams reports that Atlanta is set to host up to 10,000 Czech visitors to the city as its national soccer team, a…

June 18, 2026 Georgia.gov Georgia Applauds Lockheed Martin’s 75 Years of Production, Impact Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday applauded Lockheed Martin’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia. Governor Kemp and First…

June 17, 2026 GPB GOP's Jackson, Collins win runoffs for governor, Senate to face Bottoms and Ossoff in November Sarah Kallis and Sofi Gratas report, Rick Jackson will be the Republican nominee for governor, according to a race called by…

June 16, 2026 Georgia Recorder Georgia voters head back to the polls Tuesday to finish picking primary election winners  Ross Williams reports that Georgians will be returning to their polling places Tuesday to finish the job they started last month…

June 15, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Carter Center Kickoff: Soccer Spotlight Gives Atlanta’s Role in International Peacemaking, Civil Rights a Chance to Shine Trevor Williams reports, in a world of growing complexity and widespread conflict, sports provide a level playing field, opening…

June 12, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal Cobb tourism industry prepares for World Cup Jack Lindner reports that kickoff to the 2026 FIFA World Cup began Thursday, and the Cobb tourism industry is well underway with hosting duties. The World Cup…

June 11, 2026 Georgia.org Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co. Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in…

June 10, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority U.S. Customs to open new chilled cargo inspection site Staff reports that Georgia Ports customers will have a new option for chilled cargo inspections starting July 1, 2026, when operations begin at U.S. Customs’…

June 9, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension Ty Tagami reports that drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended Tuesday saved them nearly $200 million…

June 8, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com In Atlanta, Ireland Shows How Sports Can Build Business Ties Ahead of World Cup  Trevor Williams reports that Ireland fell just short of qualifying for this year’s expanded World Cup, a loss felt acutely in Atlanta, where its…

June 5, 2026 Macon Telegraph Google gives $1M for Flint River watershed restoration project in south Georgia Kala Hunter reports, about 35 acres of wetlands along the Flint River in south Georgia will soon get a boost from big tech.…

June 4, 2026 Macon Telegraph Rain puts a dent in Middle Georgia's drought, ‘but we need more’ Margaret Walker reports, after weeks of punishing drought conditions, recent rainfall has begun easing one of the worst dry spells central Georgia has…

June 3, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Authority Brands Relocates HQ, Creates 390 Jobs in Cobb Co. Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Authority Brands, a portfolio of well-known home-service brands, will establish its new headquarters -- known…

June 2, 2026 Macon Telegraph European manufacturer picks Macon for North American headquarters, will invest $57M Alba Rosa reports that a European steel manufacturer announced Monday it would establish its first North American headquarters in Macon-Bibb County, promising new jobs…

June 1, 2026 Savannah Morning News Savannah Hilton Head airport lands $10M for upgrades Latrice Williams reports that the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is slated to receive $10 million in federal funding to bring new upgrades to the facility. U.S.…

May 29, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia Power to send smaller electricity bills after new rate agreement with regulator Ty Tagami reports that Georgia Power customers will see a slight reduction in power bills after the state agency that regulates…

May 28, 2026 WABE Metro Atlanta is 8th worst city for traffic in US, study says Kendall Murry reports that Atlanta is parked among the top 10 worst metropolitan areas for traffic in the U.S., according to a new study by Consumer…

May 27, 2026 The Current Jekyll Island plans could increase hotel capacity by more than 13% Mary Landers reports, plans that call for up to 185 new hotel rooms as well as a new parking lot on Jekyll Island have residents…

May 26, 2026 GPB These quick summer storms won't snap Georgia's months-long drought, according to experts Chase McGee reports, this week, sudden summer storms caused serious flooding in some parts of metro Atlanta. Meanwhile, the entire state of Georgia is…

May 22, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port open for business Staff reports, crews at  Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port have worked multiple trains and trucks at the facility since the opening  on May 4, 2026, kicking off…

May 21, 2026 The Brunswick News Port of Brunswick remains nation's busiest for autos Gordon Jackson reports, the Georgia Ports Authority is planning a $5 billion investment plan to add five new container berths in Savannah and one new roll-on/roll-off…

May 20, 2026 GPB GOP's Jones, Jackson in runoff to face former Atlanta mayor Bottoms for governor Sarah Kallis reports that former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor and will face the winner of…

May 18, 2026 Capitol Beat News Kemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day travelers amid Iran-fueled price spike Ty Tagami reports that Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent…

May 15, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Heckler & Koch Expands US Operations in Columbus Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that HK USA is investing $13 million to expand its Columbus-Muscogee County facility and will create an additional…

May 14, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Georgia's extended drought impacts agriculture, raises wildfire risk Erica Van Buren reports that Georgia is in an extended period of drought, a major consequence of climate change, say experts, noting that rising temperatures increase evaporation,…

May 13, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Georgia's Workforce Staff reports, Gov. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue, Technical…

May 12, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia moves beyond HOPE, with need-based aid for college students Margaret Walker reports that Georgia’s growing electricity demand is driving another major natural gas expansion, with Oglethorpe Power breaking ground Thursday on a $3.3…

May 11, 2026 Georgia.gov Governor Kemp Announces Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires Staff reports that Gov. Brian P. Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on Friday announced that certain return and payment…

May 8, 2026 Georgia.gov April Net Tax Revenues Up 5.9%    Staff reports, the State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April totaled almost $3.95 billion, for an increase of $220.2 million, or 5.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net…

May 7, 2026 GPB Ted Turner, Atlanta’s trailblazing CNN founder, conservationist and philanthropist, dies at 87 Staff, Pamela Kirland and Kristi York Wooten report that Ted Turner, the entrepreneur who founded CNN, America's first 24-hour cable news network in Atlanta…