Author: Linda M. Erbele

Sept. 29, 2020 Athens Banner-Herald UGA economist says state jobs recovery surprisingly strong Lee Shearer reports that Georgia’s job numbers are still significantly down from a year ago, but the state has recovered about half the jobs that vanished with…

Sept. 28, 2020 GlobalAtlanta.com New Directory: International Buyers, Meet Georgia Exporters Mary Waters reports on the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) new marketing tool, the Export Georgia, USA Directory. This free resource provides a platform for international buyers to…

Sept. 25, 2020 Capitol Beat News Initial unemployment claims hit uptick in Georgia after weeks of declines Dave Williams reports that jobless Georgians filed 49,421 initial unemployment claims last week, up 7,341 from the previous week, the state Department of…

Sept. 24, 2020 The Center Square Georgia's debt burden was $2,900 per taxpayer before COVID-19 shutdowns Nyamekye Daniel reports that Georgia's fiscal health before the COVID-19 pandemic was middle of the road, and the state likely will come out of…

Sept. 23, 2020 Georgia.gov Kemp Welcomes Chemours to Wayne County as $86 Million Investment Creates 78 New Jobs Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp officially welcomed Chemours Titanium Technologies Minerals Operations Tuesday as the company expanded its footprint in…

Sept. 22, 2020 Georgia Recorder Georgia mayors push for urgency as time runs short for 2020 census Ross Williams reports that time is running out to be counted, and Georgia’s local leaders are calling on residents to make sure they…

Sept. 21, 2020 Georgia.org Sports Beverage Company BANG ENERGY to Open First Southeastern Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Lithia Springs Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Friday that energy and sports beverage company BANG ENERGY will invest $145…

Sept. 18, 2020 Georgia.gov Papa John’s Selects Metro Atlanta as Location of a New Global Headquarters Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that internationally known pizza delivery and carry-out company Papa John’s has selected metro Atlanta to…

Sept. 17, 2020 Macon Telegraph Kemp’s new COVID-19 order to allow in-person visits at some long-term care facilities Nick Wooten reports that Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday extended many of Georgia’s existing coronavirus restrictions, but paved the way for in-person…

Sept. 16, 2020 Clayton News-Daily, Capitol Beat News Gov. Brian Kemp reopening Georgia elderly-care facilities for first time since COVID-19 struck Dave Williams reports that Gov. Brian Kemp late Tuesday lifted restrictions on elderly long-term care facilities that have been…

Sept. 14, 2020 WSB-TV Amazon looking to fill 4,500 full and part-time jobs here in metro Atlanta Staff reports, if you’re seeking a job right now in metro Atlanta – Amazon just may be the company you’re looking for. The…

Sept. 11, 2020 The Center Square Georgia collects about $1.89B in tax revenue in August Nyamekye Daniel reports that net tax collections in Georgia in August were up 7.7 percent compared with August 2019, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. Georgia…

Sept. 10, 2020 Valdosta Daily Times, CNHI Survey: 82% of farmers suffered financial loss due to COVID-19 Riley Bunch reports that Georgia farmers have suffered substantial financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmers and agribusiness experts knew that Georgia…

Sept, 9, 2020 WABE 90.1 Trump Places Moratorium On Oil Drilling Off Georgia’s Coast Molly Samuel reports that offshore oil drilling will be banned from Georgia’s coast until 2032. President Donald Trump made the announcement on Tuesday, during a campaign…

Sept. 8, 2020 Georgia Recorder Labor Day nothing to celebrate for Georgia workers still displaced by pandemic Ross Williams reports, when her job at a Macon daycare cut her hours from 40 to 10 in March, Kalie Mitchum put off…

Sept. 4, 2020 Georgia.org Deluxe Selects Metro Atlanta for New FinTech Innovation Center and Offices, Will Create Over 700 Jobs Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday announced that Fortune 1000 company Deluxe will establish a new office complex…

Sept. 3, 2020 The Center Square Georgia's business status weathers COVID-19 pandemic Nyamekye Daniel reports that Georgia’s economic climate is showing positive signs despite restrictions enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Job numbers and development projects increased during fiscal…

Sept. 2, 2020 Georgia.org Georgia Named ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 7th Consecutive Year Staff reports, prior to a tour of the new Amazon fulfillment center in Gwinnett County today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has been…

Sept. 1, 2020 WSB-Radio Governor extends COVID-19 emergency orders once again as numbers appear to decline Staff reports that Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state’s Public Health Emergency order once again Monday, not pushing the end date of it until…

Aug. 31, 2020 Georgia.gov Governor Kemp to Make Economic Development Announcement Staff reports that on Tuesday, Sept. 1, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will join local leaders and state officials to make an economic development announcement…

Aug. 28, 2020 The Center Square Georgians will have to wait 3-4 weeks for extended federal unemployment benefits Nyamekye Daniel reports that unemployed Georgians may have to wait three to four weeks to receive an additional $300 weekly federal jobless…

Aug. 27, 2020  Savannah Morning News Port sets export record, continues as ‘the strength of Savannah’ Katie Nussbaum reports that from January through May, the Port of Savannah exported more loaded containers than any other port in the country, achieving…

Aug. 26, 2020 Georgia.gov Georgia communities receive infrastructure loans totaling $195.2 million Staff reports that twenty-one Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $195,239,420 for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure improvements by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board…

Aug. 25, 2020 Georgia Recorder New federal jobless pay could take weeks to arrive in Georgians’ wallets Ross Williams reports that a federal program could provide a $300 or more boost to the unemployment deposits of Georgia residents who are…

Aug. 24, 2020 Metro Atlanta CEO Soliant Relocates Headquarters to Peachtree Corners and Adds 400 New Jobs to the Area Staff reports that Soliant, a health care and education staffing company announced on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 it is relocating…

Aug. 21, 2020 Savannah Morning News Georgia experiences job growth in July Staff reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate remained steady last month, but jobs and employment were on the upswing, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Unemployment in July…

Aug. 20, 2020 Georgia.gov Governor Kemp: Georgia Secures AAA Bond Rating Staff reports that August 14th, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Georgia again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit…

Aug. 19, 2020 Georgia.gov Zinus USA, Inc. to Invest $108 Million in First U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Facility in McDonough, Create 804 Jobs Staff reports, after a ceremonial signing yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced along with company leadership that Zinus…

Aug. 18, 2020 The Center Square Rich States, Poor States ranks Georgia in top 25 for economic outlook Jason Schaumburg reports that Georgia's economic outlook ranks 21st in the U.S. in the American Legislative Exchange Council Center for State Fiscal…

Aug. 17, 2020 The Center Square State employees to pay more for Georgia health insurance Nyamekye Daniel reports that state employees in Georgia will be paying an extra $135 next year for health benefits after the Board of Community Health…

Aug. 14, 2020 GPB Kemp To Withdraw Lawsuit Against Atlanta, Issue Updated Order On Masks Stephen Fowler reports that Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday said he is withdrawing a lawsuit against Atlanta's mask ordinance and "Phase One" rollback after a…

Aug. 13, 2020 Georgia.org Zillow Group Makes Greater Atlanta its Southeastern Hub, Creates 200 Jobs Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday announced that Zillow Group, the largest portfolio of real estate brands on the web, has named the…

Aug. 12, 2020 WABE 90.1 Highlights From Georgia’s Primary Runoffs Emma Hurt reports, in Georgia’s August primary runoff elections, two Fulton County incumbents were defeated and a controversial GOP candidate won her primary in North Georgia. Fulton voters overwhelmingly rejected…

Aug. 11, 2020 Newnan Times-Herald HelloFresh facility bringing 750 new jobs to Georgia Clay Neely reports that a new facility from a national meal kit company is expected to create more than 750 new jobs in Coweta County. Monday, HelloFresh…

Aug. 10, 2020 Georgia Recorder State tax collections rise in July with lift from federal unemployment boost Jill Nolin reports that Georgia’s budget writers ended the week on a somewhat sunnier note after months of economic gloom, with last month’s…

Aug. 7, 2020 Georgia.org Gov. Kemp: Strong Start to Fiscal Year with $574 Million in New Investments, 3,629 Jobs Created Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), yesterday announced a…

Aug. 6, 2020 Fox 5 Atlanta Georgia governor likely to call special session to fix relief bill, address budget Staff reports that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he will be calling for a special session of the General Assembly in…

July 31, 2020 Valdosta Daily Times, CNHI John Lewis funeral, a call to uphold legacy of ‘good trouble' Riley Bunch reports, at 11 a.m. Thursday, church bells across Atlanta rang out for Congressman John Lewis. Including the bells of the…

July 30, 2020 11 Alive Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton all to be in attendance at Rep. John Lewis' funeral, source says Adrienne M. Haney reports that sources have confirmed to 11Alive that three former Presidents will attend the funeral services…

July 29, 2020 GlobalAtlanta.com Gulfstream Continues to Grow London Presence With New Service Center Trevor Williams reports that Georgia-based private jet maker Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has opened a new service center near London in an effort to offer greater convenience to…

July 23, 2020 Valdosta Daily Times, CNHI Rural hospitals fight same battles as in early stages of pandemic Riley Bunch reports that rural hospitals in Georgia were already treading water before the pandemic hit. Facilities that were spared from early…

July 22, 2020 Metro Atlanta CEO Governor Kemp Calls on Georgians to Do "Four Things for Four Weeks" to Stop COVID-19 Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey are…

July 21, 2020 Washington Post Georgia Democrats choose Nikema Williams to replace the late John Lewis on the November ballot John Wagner and Felicia Somnez report that Georgia Democrats on Monday chose Nikema Williams, a state senator and chairwoman of…