Author: Linda M. Erbele

June 30, 2022 Savannah Morning News Okefenokee Swamp Park to seek UNESCO World Heritage Site Status for conservation, economy Marisa Mecke reports that an effort is underway to designate the Okefenokee Swamp a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. To…

June 29, 2022 Georgia.org Boston Scientific Expands Research Capabilities in Georgia with $62.5 Million Investment in Johns Creek Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Boston Scientific, a leading manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional…

June 28, 2022 Capitol Beat News University system economic impact grows to $19.3 billion Dave Williams reports that the University System of Georgia (USG) generated an economic impact of $19.3 billion across the state during the last fiscal year, up…

June 24, 2022 Georgia.gov Award-Winning Georgia-Based Shoe Company Okabashi Brands Creates over 340 Jobs in Gwinnett County Through Major Onshoring Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Okabashi Brands Inc., a Georgia-based shoe company, will create approximately 340…

June 23, 2022 Savannah Morning News Weekend earthquake destabilizes Hutchinson Island dock, Westin parking garage, ferry service Zoe Nicholson reports that a weekend earthquake has rendered parts of Hutchinson Island unstable, including the ferry dock and Westin parking garage, by…

June 22, 2022 Brunswick News Earthquake startles Golden Isles residents Gordon Jackson reports that though it wasn’t strong enough to cause damage, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter near Metter was reported. According to news accounts, the trembling was…

June 21, 2022 Capitol Beat News Three Georgia power plants land on list of nation’s dirtiest Dave Williams reports that Georgia is home to three of the nation’s 100 dirtiest power plants, the Atlanta-based Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center…

June 20, 2022 Brunswick News Chip shortage impacts auto production, contributes to slow down at port Gordon Jackson reports that the challenges facing the auto industry are having a ripple effect on the Port of Brunswick due to a lack…

June 17, 2022 Macon Telegraph An 1,100-acre ‘megasite’ in Peach County will bring businesses and jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp says Micah Johnston reports that the state of Georgia and Peach County’s development authority have purchased more than 1,100 acres in…