Author: Linda M. Erbele

Nov. 23, 2021 Washington Post University System of Georgia to keep names on buildings with ties to slavery and white supremacy Nick Anderson and Susan Svrluga report that the University System of Georgia’s governing board on Monday rejected the recommendation…

Nov. 21, 2021 Morgan County Citizen Gov. Kemp hints at historic deal with Rivian Automotive, rumored to be headed to Morgan County Tia Lynn Ivey reports that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp broke his silence Wednesday on a historic manufacturing deal…

Nov. 19, 2021 Georgia Dept. of Labor Georgia Unemployment Rate Hits All-Time Low Amid Strong Job Growth Staff reports that Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced yesterday that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in October, the lowest rate…

Nov. 18, 2021 Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2022 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state. Staff reports that the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has released its 2022 list…

Nov. 17, 2021 Augusta Chronicle Plant Vogtle expansion cost jumps about $300 million; company says it should meet deadline Abraham Kenmore reports, the price tag on Plant Vogtle's Unit 3 and 4 expansion took less than a month to jump about $300…

Nov. 16, 2021 Georgia.org King’s Hawaiian Continues to Invest in Georgia, Hiring Immediately Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that family-owned Hawaiian foods company King’s Hawaiian has invested more than $30 million in expanding…

Nov. 15, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Celadon to Open North American Headquarters, State-of-the-Art Recycling, Advanced Manufacturing Operations in Savannah Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Celadon Development Corporation “Celadon” will invest more than $155 million in opening…

Nov. 12, 2021 Savannah Morning News Advocates call on Chemours to vow never to operate titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp Zoe Nicholson reports that an environmental-minded investment company has asked the shareholders of one of the nation's largest chemical companies…

Nov. 11, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Aurubis to Open State-of-the-Art Recycling and Copper Smelting Facility in Augusta Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Aurubis, one of the leading recyclers of copper, precious metals, and non-ferrous materials…

Nov. 10, 2021 New York Times Max Cleland, Vietnam Veteran and Former Senator, Dies at 79 Katharine Q. Seelye reports that Max Cleland, who lost both legs and an arm during the Vietnam War and later became a senator from…

Nov. 9, 2021 Georgia.gov October Net Tax Revenues Up 22.9 Percent Staff reports that the State of Georgia’s net tax collections in October approached $2.48 billion, for an increase of $460.7 million, or 22.9 percent, compared to October 2020, when…

Nov. 8, 2021 Capitol Beat News Southern Co. to shut down more coal plants Dave Williams reports that Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, is doubling down on its commitment to reduce its reliance on coal. The nation’s…

Nov. 5, 2021 Saporta Report Rural Georgia: $30 million in federal stimulus to improve student learning outcomes David Pendered reports that Georgia’s initiative for improving education in rural areas continues to take shape as policymakers evaluate Census figures showing ongoing…

Nov. 4, 2021 GlobalAtlanta.com Canada’s Dorel Honored for Coastal Georgia Investments, New Bicycle Assembly Plant Trevor Williams reports that Canada’s Dorel Industries is deepening its impact in coastal Georgia, with two separate divisions of the conglomerate netting accolades last month…

Nov. 3, 2021 Fox 5 Atlanta Braves beat Astros 7-0 in Game 6, winning first World Series since 1995 Staff reports that the Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions for the first time in nearly two decades with their 7-0…

Nov. 2, 2021 Fox 5 Atlanta Expert breaks down factors contributing to the labor shortage Janice Yu reports, businesses big and small in the US are struggling to fill their job openings.  "We are observing a whole bunch of people…

Nov. 1, 2021 The Center Square John Deere strike poses problems for Georgia farmers Nyamekye Daniel reports that Georgia farmers already weathering crop shortages from a deep freeze during the spring could face another challenge this harvest season, according to…

Oct. 29, 2021 Georgia.gov SKC to employ 400 in 'first of its kind' Covington semiconductor part plant Tom Spigolon reports that SKC Inc. will create more than 400 new jobs as it works with several business partners to manufacture a…

Oct. 28, 2021 Georgia.org Cannondale to Double Georgia Workforce, Open State-of-the-Art Assembly Facility in Effingham County Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Wednesday that bicycle company Cannondale, a premium brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. will open a…

Oct. 27, 2021 Capitol Beat News Court ruling upholds Georgia Power plans for coal ash Dave Williams reports that the Georgia Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision allowing Georgia Power to collect from customers $525 million in…

Oct. 26, 2021 Capitol Beat News Half of all Georgians now fully vaccinated against COVID, officials say Tim Darnell reports that state health officials said Monday that 50% of all Georgians, or 5,154,793 residents, are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.…

Oct. 22, 2021 The Center Square Georgia’s unemployment rate reaches all-time low Nyamekye Daniel reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate has dropped to an all-time low, Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) officials announced Thursday. The state’s unemployment was 3.2% in September,…

Oct. 21, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Attends Groundbreaking of $220M+ Solar Facility in Lee County Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Wednesday during a groundbreaking ceremony that Silicon Ranch Corporation, the U.S. solar platform for Shell and one…

Oct. 20, 2021 WABE 90.1 U.S. EPA wants information on toxic gas from Cobb Sterigenics facility Molly Samuel reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking Sterigenics, a Cobb County company that has come under fire in the past…

Oct. 19, 2021 WSB TV Colin Powell’s ties to Georgia showed him as a patriot and ‘role model’ Matt Johnson reports that before his death Monday, Colin Powell, 84, inspired generations of Americans who served in the military — including…

Oct. 15, 2021 Capitol Beat News Georgia Power, state energy regulators reach tentative deal on Plant Vogtle costs Dave Williams reports that Georgia Power would be allowed to pass on to customers $2.1 billion of the costs of completing the…

Oct. 14, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Cisco to Open 'Talent and Collaboration Center' in Atlanta, Create 700 Jobs Staff reports, at a gathering with state and local officials and members of Cisco’s executive leadership, Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday announced…

Oct. 13, 2021 Georgia.org E-Waste Recycling Company Igneo Technologies to Open First U.S. Facility at SeaPoint in the Port of Savannah Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday announced that e-waste recycling company Igneo Technologies will invest $85 million…

Oct. 12, 2021 Brunswick News More than 100 church leaders oppose mine near Okefenokee Gordon Jackson reports, more than 100 religious leaders across Georgia have sent a letter to state and local elected officials voicing opposition to a proposed mine…

Oct. 11, 2021 Georgia Historical Society Georgia Historical Society Names Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin as 2022 Georgia Trustees Staff reports that the Office of the Governor and the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced that Dan Cathy, Chairman and CEO…

Oct. 8, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Solar Tech Company NanoPV to Open Manufacturing, Distribution Operations in Sumter County, Create Over 500 Jobs Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced yesterday that solar technologies company NanoPV plans to invest more…

Oct. 7, 2021 Emory University 'Tractor beam' to treat pediatric cancer earns NIH Transformative Research Award Rajee Suri reports that Emory University provost and biomedical scientist Ravi Bellamkonda has received the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Transformative Research Award…

Oct. 6, 2021 Capitol Beat News Georgia ranks high in food deserts and insecurity, senators told Tim Darnell reports that Georgia has one of the highest densities of so-called food deserts in the nation, several experts told a state Senate…

Oct. 5, 2021 Georgia Recorder, GPB One in five Georgians quit jobs to be caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic Ellen Eldridge reports that as word spread early last year about a novel coronavirus, families began changing their minds about putting…

Oct. 4, 2021 Georgia.org Gov. Kemp: Georgia Earns ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 8th Consecutive Year Staff reports that at a grand-opening event in Columbia County for Amazon’s newest robotics facility in the Peach State, Governor Brian P. Kemp…

Oct. 1, 2021 WSB Radio Gov. Kemp warns of another possible surge in COVID-19 in Georgia this winter Staff reports that Gov. Brian Kemp issued a strong warning to Georgians: Expect to see another surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations…

Sept. 30, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp and Visa Announce New Office Hub in Atlanta Will Create 1,000 Jobs Staff reports, “It’s always great to see a world-renowned company like Visa capitalize on the exceptional pool of diverse talent in Georgia…

Sept. 29, 2021 Georgia Ports Authority Port of Savannah to add 1.6M TEUs of capacity Staff reports, on the heels of reporting the second busiest month in its history, the Georgia Ports Authority Board approved more than $34 million to…

Sept. 28, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Bonus for Georgia Public Safety Officials and First Responders Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday announced a $1,000 pay supplement for all eligible sworn law enforcement officials and first responders in…

Sept. 27, 2021 Capitol Beat News Georgia lawmakers looking to boost sagging aviation workforce Dave Williams reports that few Georgians realize that aerospace is the Peach State’s second largest manufacturing industry or that Delta Air Lines is Atlanta’s second largest…

Sept. 24, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Swears In Leda Chong to Georgia Ports Authority Board Staff reports that on Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp swore in Leda Chong and reappointed two officials to the Georgia Ports Authority Board of Directors.…

Sept. 23, 2021 GPB Georgia State Election Board Passes Rule Changes To Implement SB 202 Stephen Fowler reports that the Georgia State Election Board approved several rule changes this week to align with a massive 98-page voting law adopted earlier…

Sept. 22, 2021 Georgia.org Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Select Sites Recognized at 2021 Georgia Economic Developers Association Conference Staff reports that during the 2021 Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) Annual Conference in Savannah, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced new ‘GRAD Certified Select’ sites…

Sept. 21, 2021 Georgia Health News Georgia to get less monoclonal antibodies as feds take over supply Andy Miller reports that a recent surge in demand for powerful Covid antibody drugs has generated concerns about supply shortages in states that…

Sept. 20, 2021 Macon Telegraph Atrium Health Navicent joins other Middle GA employers increasing minimum wage Becky Purser reports that Atrium Health Navicent recently increased the minimum wage paid to its hourly employees, joining a growing number of Middle Georgia…

Sept. 17, 2021 Georgia.gov Industrial Construction Company SUNGDO ENG USA Opens Corporate U.S. Headquarters in Gwinnett County Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that SUNGDO ENG USA, a subsidiary of Korea-based Sungdo Engineering &…

Sept. 16, 2021 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces New Economic Development Role to Empower Small Businesses Staff reports that businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for 99.8% of businesses in Georgia, and through a recommendation of Governor Kemp’s Georgians First…

Sept. 15, 2021 The Center Square Aerospace officials: Georgia should do more to support industry Nyamekye Daniel reports that Georgia lawmakers are examining ways to maximize the aerospace employment pipeline in the state. Aerospace and aviation executives told a legislative…