Author: Linda M. Erbele

Nov. 4, 2025 Saporta Report Spelman College receives $38M gift from from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Staff reports that Spelman College has announced a transformative, unrestricted $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking her second significant investment in the college…

Nov. 3, 2025 Saporta Report Goodwill to work around federal order that halts training for SNAP recipients Adrianne Murchison reports, while the Trump administration has been ordered by two courts to use emergency funds to pay SNAP recipients, the ripple…

Oct. 31, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer These GA companies are among the best employers in the world, Forbes says Sundi Rose reports that Georgia is quickly emerging as one of the leading premier business hubs in the country and with this…

Oct. 30, 2025 Savannah Morning News RISE childcare study shows demand to increase significantly by peak need in 2028 Evan Lasseter reports, sprinkled throughout the Savannah Economic Development Authority’s 2023 regional workforce study were mentions of childcare access as a…

Oct. 29, 2025 Georgia Recorder Georgia panel raises state park fees with additional price hikes in the works  Ross Williams reports that the Georgia Board of Natural Resources has voted in favor of a plan to increase parking pass rates…

Oct. 28, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp to Lead State Delegation at SEUS-Japan Staff reports that Gov. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are continuing an international economic development mission that will close with the 2025 Southeastern U.S.- Japan Conference (SEUS-Japan)…

Oct. 27, 2025 The Brunswick News Colonel's Island sees drop in ro/ro traffic Staff reports that cars, trucks and heavy equipment passing through the Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Port of Brunswick dropped by about 30% in September, the Georgia…

Oct. 24, 2025 Georgia Ports Authority Port of Savannah September volumes up 8 percent Staff reports that the Port of Savannah handled 486,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in September, an increase of 35,280 TEUs or 8 percent compared to the…

Oct. 23, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp and State Delegation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Korean Office, Reinforce Longstanding Economic Partnerships Staff reports, Gov. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin in…

Oct. 22, 2025 Macon Telegraph Georgia Power begins Twiggs battery storage project, expands statewide plans Margaret Walker reports that Georgia Power announced Monday that it has started construction on a new 200-megawatt battery energy storage system in Twiggs County. A…

Oct. 21, 2025 The Current Georgia reports more than $14.6 billion in the bank Maggie Lee reports, in yet another budget year, Georgia spent nearly $2 billion less than it collected, according to state accountants, giving the state’s Republican governor…

Oct. 20, 2025 Savannah Morning News Hercules and Pinova present an $86 million cleanup update of former toxaphene site Jillian Magtoto reports, about 50 people arrived at the Marshes of Glynn County Libraries on Oct. 16 for an update on…

Oct. 17, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Synovus names Columbus, Phenix City regional leaders in next phase of merger Jordyn Paul-Slater reports that Synovus Financial Corporation and Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Thursdsay a list of new regional leaders for their Georgia markets…

Oct. 16, 2025 Savannah Morning News Georgia Department of Transportation says project to widen I-16 is on accelerated plan Latrice Williams reports that the Georgia Department of Transportation has released its response letter regarding major road improvements coming to I-16.…

Oct. 15, 2025 Savannah Morning News Georgia has the best airport in the country. But it might not be the one you thought Vanessa Countryman reports that Georgia is home to the best airport in the country, at least according to over…

Oct. 14, 2025 Macon Telegraph Google drops $42 million on Monroe County land for a data center. What we know. Lucinda Warnke reports that Google has purchased about 950 acres of land off I-75 and Rumble Road in Monroe County…

Oct. 10, 2025 WABE Georgia makes strides on emissions while growing economy Emily Jones reports that Georgia has cut its greenhouse gas emissions per person nearly in half in the last 20 years, mostly by replacing coal power plants with…

Oct. 9, 2025 The Current From oyster brood to table, a photo essay Mary Landers reports that Georgia just wrapped up its first summer oyster harvest season. Traditionally, oyster harvesting was limited to cooler months, with the season closing from…

Oct. 8, 2025 Capitol Beat News State tax revenues rise in September Ty Tagami reports that Georgia’s net tax collections rose by 1.9% last month compared to September of last year, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday. The state…

Oct. 7, 2025 Rough Draft Atlanta Georgia’s pecan farmers brace for the future Sarra Sedghi reports that Georgia is the nation’s top producer of pecans, providing about one third of domestic nuts. The majority of Georgia’s pecans are grown in…

Oct. 6, 2025 GlobalAtlanta.com Consul General in Gwinnett: In ‘Uncertain Times’ for U.S. Trade, Canada Invests in Resiliency Trevor Williams reports that Canada remains dedicated to its now-testy relationship with its southern neighbor, but resiliency amid a Trump tariff assault…

Oct. 3, 2025 WSB Radio Georgia Forestry Commission says fall foliage beginning in North Georgia Miles Montgomery reports that fall color is just beginning across North Georgia, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. Higher elevations are showing the earliest changes,…

Oct. 2, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Underwood Ammo to Create 120 New Manufacturing Jobs Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday announced that Underwood Ammo will invest $41 million in building a new manufacturing facility, creating 120 new jobs, in…

Oct. 1, 2025 Capitol Beat News Federal government approves half billion dollars in Hurricane Helene aid for Georgia Ty Tagami report that farmers and other agricultural producers in Georgia will get federal financial aid to help with recovery from Hurricane…

Sept. 30, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Major food company investing over $120M, creating ‘at least 48 new jobs’ in Columbus Mark Rice reports that a nationally renowned food and beverage company is investing more than $120 million to create “at least…

Sept. 29, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Did the Hyundai-LG raid affect the JS Link deal in Columbus? The CEO answers Jordyn Paul-Slataer reports, this month at a southeast Georgia Hyundai-LG Battery plant, the business relationship between the United States and South…

Sept. 26, 2025 Capitol Beat News Trump administration gives one-year extension to Georgia’s health insurance program for the poor Ty Tagami reports, Georgia’s unique approach to Medicaid was set to expire this month, but the state just got a one-year…

Sept. 25, 2025 Georgia.gov Georgia No. 1 for Business for 12th Straight Year Staff reports, Gov. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state…

Sept. 24, 2025 Savannah Morning News Kemp's office says South Korea committed to 'all state and federal laws' after raid Latrice Williams reports that Gov. Brian Kemp's office has released a statement regarding the relationship between Georgia and South Korea…

Sept. 23, 2025 Capitol Beat News Kemp indicates visit to South Korea not reaction to federal raid Ty Tagami reports that Gov. Brian Kemp’s upcoming trip to the Republic of Korea was planned “well before” the federal immigration raid on…

Sept. 22, 2025 Savannah Morning News Delta Air Lines announces 2 new island destinations picked by voters. See the European hot spots Vanessa Countryman reports, after months of speculation and a vote that involved nearly 150,000 participants, Delta Air Lines has revealed its…

Sept. 19, 2025 The Brunswick News State unemployment rate unchanged Gordon Jackson reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 3.4%, which is unchanged from July. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate is nine-tenths higher. “Georgia is already the No.…

Sept. 18, 2025 Savannah Morning News Delta cancels longtime international flight and travelers may need to rebook. See more Vanessa Countryman reports that Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, has announced it will permanently cancel its nonstop flight between New…

Sept. 17, 2025 GlobalAtlanta.com Foreign firms’ share of Georgia investment falls in record year overall Trevor Williams reports, Georgia marks a record year with $26.3 billion in pledged investment, the share of the total coming from international companies has decreased…

Sept. 16, 2025 Capitol Beat News Georgia maintains momentum with company expansions Ty Tagami reports, it was another boom year for Georgia, as businesses continued flocking to the state, burnishing its record as the No. 1 place to do business.…

Sept. 15, 2025 The Brunswick News New citizens sworn in in poignant ceremony Gordon Jackson reports that Ben Erza Sanjaya immigrated from Indonesia to accept a job as a software engineer with a bigger goal in mind. His wait ended…

Sept. 12, 2025 Augusta Chronicle Data centers could help Augusta area prosper, development officials say Joe Hotchkiss reports that even with the promise of more tax revenue, data centers aren't always welcomed warmly into communities. Citing possible environmental impact and excessive resource…

Sept. 11, 2025 Marietta Daily Journal Step by step: Braves host 9/11 memorial climb Abby Cope reports, the home of the Braves became the home of honoring the brave this weekend. On Saturday, Truist Park hosted the Patriot Day Stair…

Sept. 10, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: August Net Tax Revenues Up 3.2% Staff reports that the State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of August totaled $2.41 billion, for an increase of nearly $74.1 million, or 3.2 percent,…

Sept. 9, 2025 Rome News-Tribune Anheuser-Busch to invest $9.2M in Cartersville plant Staff reports that Anheuser-Busch announced a new $9.2 million investment in its Cartersville brewery. The investment will go toward upgrading brewing equipment to fuel increased production of Michelob…

Sept. 8, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer GA okra and cotton under threat from new invasive pest that’s smaller than a paperclip Sundi Rose reports that Georgia’s okra and cotton productions are two of the state’s top-tier agricultural commodities. However, this year…

Sept. 5, 2025 Augusta Chronicle $78 million of Hurricane Helene recovery funds spreading across Georgia. Here's where it's going Miguel Legoas reports, in addition to hurting and killing multiple residents, last year's Hurricane Helene did devastating damage to Georgia's homes, businesses, and overall infrastructure. That's…

Sept. 4, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Korean Magnet Facility to Create More than 500 Jobs in Columbus Staff reports that Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that JS Link America Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of JS Link, intends to…

Sept. 3, 2025 Valdosta Daily Times More than 60 historic homes and sites to open for tours during Georgia Trust Fall Ramble Staff reports that more than 60 historic homes and sites in Valdosta and Quitman will be open for…

Sept. 2, 2025 Valdosta Daily Times EnergyTek Corporation selects Colquitt County Staff reports that  EnergyTek Corporation is planning to invest at least $275 million in establishing new manufacturing operations in Moultrie, according to an announcement released Friday by the Georgia…

Aug. 29, 2025 Valdosta Daily Times Farm bill information meetings coming to Georgia Staff reports that the National Cotton Council (NCC) in collaboration with the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Southern Cotton Growers, and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association is conducting…

Aug. 28, 2025 Capitol Beat News Kemp: South American trade trip going better than expected Dave Williams reports that the Georgia delegation on a trade mission to South America this week is working on prospective deals with three companies, Gov.…

Aug. 27, 2025 Georgia Ports Authority Georgia Ports economic impact jumps 7% in 2024 Staff reports that ports activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the…