Author: Linda M. Erbele

Oct. 25, 2019 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Applauds Contributors in Arts and Humanities Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced the recipients of the eighth annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The…

Oct. 24, 2019 Savannah Morning News Oyster Farming Plans Underway Mary Landers reports that Georgia is moving closer to locally farmed oysters. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday issued proposed rules to allow the state to establish a…

Oct. 23, 2019 Savannah Morning News Customer deliveries of new jet expected in 2022 Katie Nussbaum reports that Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on Monday introduced its new flagship jet, the Gulfstream G700. The announcement took place on the eve of…

Oct. 22, 2019 The Center Square Georgia offers tax-friendly retirement to seniors, report says Nyamekye Daniel reports, when it comes to tax bases and the cost of living, Georgia is one of the best states for retirees. A recent report…

Oct. 21, 2019 WABE 90.1 Georgia Declares Drought, Including For Metro Atlanta Molly Samuel reports that state officials are declaring a drought in much of Georgia, including all of the Atlanta area. The level 1 drought response calls for a…

Oct. 18, 2019 WABE 90.1 Georgia Lost Jobs In September, But The Unemployment Rate Dropped Anthony Gorman reports that Georgia lost jobs last month, though the unemployment rate dropped to a record low. The state Department of Labor said that…

Oct. 17, 2019 Rome News-Tribune Ball Packaging revealed plans for another expansion of its Floyd County plant Wednesday Doug Walker reports that Ball Packaging revealed plans for another expansion of its Floyd County plant Wednesday afternoon. The company plans to…

Oct. 16, 2019 Georgia Health News Georgia declines in health ranking for women and children Andy Miller reports that a recent report ranks Georgia 40th among states on the health of women and children, down three spots from its 2018 ranking.…

Oct. 15, 2019 Mercer University Mercer, Robins Air Force Base Announce Partnership to Bring Software Development Center to Downtown Macon Kyle Sears reports that Mercer University and Robins Air Force Base today announced a partnership that will bring an innovative…

Oct. 14, 2019 Georgia.org Coca-Cola UNITED to Build New Facility in Tift County, Create 200 Jobs Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company United (UNITED), the second largest privately held Coca-Cola bottler in North…

Oct. 11, 2019 WABE 90.1 Two Georgia Cities Join Legal Fight To Keep DACA Roxanne Scott reports that Atlanta and Clarkston have joined more than 100 local governments across the country to oppose the end of DACA. The two cities…

Oct. 10, 2019 GPB Political Rewind Special Edition: Georgia's Farmers 1 Year After Hurricane Michael Bill Nigut reports, the storm devastated the livelihood of cotton, soybean, peanut and pecan farmers across the Southeast,  along with poultry producers, timber growers and…

Oct. 9, 2019 Gwinnett Daily Post Georgia leaders attend Rural Broadband Summit Staff reports that more than 100 elected officials, executives, and state and federal representatives gathered in Warner Robins last week at the Cary W. Martin Conference for the…

Oct. 8, 2019 The Center Square Hurricane Michael timber tax credits resurface in Georgia Nyamekye Daniel reports that more than $134 million in timber tax credits are available for forest landowners and others impacted by Hurricane Michael, the Department of…

Oct. 7, 2019 WSB Radio Stitches, black eye can't keep former President Jimmy Carter from Habitat build Staff reports that Former President Jimmy Carter suffered a fall at his home in Plains Sunday, but it didn't keep him from attending…

Oct. 4, 2019 Georgia Recorder Georgia’s new voting machines rolled out for demonstrations and training Beau Evans reports that about 70 elections officials from 20 counties in north Georgia this week attended a two-day session in Calhoun to get acquainted…

Oct. 3, 2019 Athens Banner-Herald Drought growing fast in Southeast Lee Shearer reports that climate scientists are keeping a close eye on a developing drought enveloping the Southeast. They’re calling a “flash drought” because it’s moving so quickly. What people…

Oct. 2, 2019 Brunswick News Oil released from Golden Ray into St. Simons Sound Larry Hobbs reports that customers of Southeastern Angling caught some redfish and shot some marsh hens Tuesday morning during an outing on the St. Simons Sound,…

Oct. 1, 2019 Savannah Morning News Deepening begins for inner Savannah Harbor Katie Nussbaum reports that after more than 20 years, the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) has entered its final construction phase, officials announced Monday. “I’m grateful to stand…

Sept. 30, 2019 Marietta Daily Journal Former Cobb Commission Chair Tim Lee remembered Ross Williams reports that former Cobb County Commission Chairman Tim Lee's loved ones remember him as a man whose only concern was doing the right thing. Lee…

Sept. 27, 2019 Georgia.org US Elogistics Service Corp. establishes new distribution center in metro Atlanta Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that US Elogistics Service Corp., a global logistics solutions company based in New…

Sept. 26, 2019 GlobalAtlanta.com Chamber Annual Meeting: Atlanta Keeps Sights on World Cup Goals Trevor Williams reports, it might seem far away, but Atlanta is keeping its sights squarely on its goals for hosting key matches during the 2026 World…

Sept. 25, 2019 Savannah Morning News More than 437,000 containers handled last month Katie Nussbaum reports that Georgia Ports Authority has added another line to the record book, handling 437,750 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in August, making it the…

Sept. 24, 2019 Albany Herald Report: Georgia second in growth of women-owned businesses Staff reports that Georgia has an estimated 533,030 women-owned businesses, employing 285,237 and attributing roughly $57,120,180,000 to the state's economy, according to the ninth annual State of…

Sept. 23, 2019 Saporta Report ATL ties at 8th in bellwether office market of flex space, despite, WeWork woes Davide Pendered reports that the perceived market value of WeWork, the largest operator of flexible office space in the city of…

Sept. 20, 2019 Albany Herald August record job numbers for Georgia applauded Staff reports that Gov. Brian P. Kemp remarked Thursday that Georgia’s latest employment figures indicates a positive direction for economic development in the state. Georgia added 20,800 jobs…

Sept. 19, 2019 WABE 90.1 Georgia’s High School Graduation Rate Hits High of 82 Percent Martha Dalton reports that the results are in: Georgia’s high school graduation rate reached an all-time high of 82 percent during the 2018-19 school year.…

Sept. 18, 2019 Georgia.org Tyson Foods Expands, Creates 100 Jobs in Mitchell Co. Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Tyson Foods has expanded its existing facility in Camilla, creating 100 new jobs with an investment of…

Sept. 17, 2019 GPB Delta Air Lines Crew Reflects On Piloting Hurricane Relief Flights to Bahamas Jim Burress reports that one recent Friday night Capt. Carl Nordin got a call. Nordin, a Delta Air Line chief line check pilot for…

Sept. 16, 2019 Savannah Morning News Georgia Ports Authority announces plans for new container port on Hutchinson Island Katie Nussbaum reports that Georgia Ports Authority has announced plans to establish a new container port on Hutchinson Island across the Savannah…

Sept. 13, 2019 Brunswick News Port of Brunswick shipping resumes on a case-by-case basis Larry Hobbs reports that U.S. Coast Guard officials determined Thursday morning that the Port of Brunswick could resume shipping on a “case by case” basis, five…

Sept. 12, 2019 Albany Herald State net tax collections down in August Staff reports that Georgia’s net tax collections for August totaled roughly $1.75 billion for a decrease of $50.3 million, or -2.8 percent, compared to August 2018 when net…

Sept. 11, 2019 Savannah Morning News Georgia named Top State for Business for 6th year Staff reports that Georgia has again been named the Top State for Business by Area Development magazine. The results are determined by the publication’s poll…

Sept. 10, 2019 WABE 90.1 Nearly One Year Post-Hurricane, Georgia Farmers Can Apply For Federal Aid Emma Hurt reports that Georgia farmers who suffered generational losses after Hurricane Michael last October will be able to apply to qualify for long-awaited…

Sept. 9, 2019 New York Times 4 Missing After Cargo Ship Overturns Off Georgia Coast Derrick Bryson Taylor reports that four people were unaccounted for after a cargo vessel overturned Sunday morning in the St. Simons Sound off the coast…

Sept. 6, 2019 New York Times Doug Collins, Defending Trump in Impeachment Inquiry, Seeks Georgia Senate Seat Nicholas Fandos reports that Representative Doug Collins, the face of President Trump’s impeachment defense in the House, is quietly jockeying to persuade Georgia’s…

Sept. 5, 2019 GPB Dozens Shelter At Savannah Civic Center Emily Jones reports that some people who stayed in the Savannah area during Hurricane Dorian took shelter at the Savannah Civic Center Wednesday night. About 50 people were staying there…

Sept. 4, 2019 WABE 90.1 Ports Closed As Georgia Coast Readies For Dorian’s Arrival Emil Moffat reports that the Georgia Ports Authority has shut down operations in Brunswick and Savannah in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. Executive Director Griff Lynch said…

Sept. 3, 2019 WABE 90.1 Kemp Orders Evacuation Of Multiple Georgia Counties Ahead Of Dorian Emil Moffat reports that Georgia’s governor has announced mandatory evacuations for portions of six coastal counties as the area prepares for the possible arrival of…

Aug. 30, 2019 11 Alive Gov. Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of Dorian for several Georgia counties Donesha Aldridge reports that Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Thursday afternoon, he tweeted a…

Aug. 29, 2019 Georgia State University Shocks Put Economy on Lowered Growth Path, Despite Expected Federal Reserve Cuts Jennifer Shockley reports that trade tensions, a reduction in business investment and an earlier than usual presidential election swoon are contributing to…

Aug. 28, 2019 Savannah Morning News Gulfstream awarded $40M NOAA contract Staff reports that Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on Monday announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has established a contract for a Gulfstream G550. The aircraft will support…

Aug. 27, 2019 GPB Political Rewind: Aid Coming For Georgians Hurt By Trump Trade War Bill Nigut reports, Georgia’s poultry producers may soon receive millions of dollars of government relief to compensate for their losses as a result of President…

Aug. 26, 2019 Saporta Report Federal judge places resolution of Georgia’s water lawsuit in Trump administration David Pendered reports that the federal judge in Brunswick who ruled in favor of Georgia’s lawsuit seeking to overturn an Obama-era water rule has…

Aug. 23, 2019 Albany Herald Georgia AG Carr leads 10-state coalition, obtains victory in blocking WOTUS rule Staff reports that Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia granted summary…

Aug. 22, 2019 Savannah Morning News Georgia universities contribute billions to economy in 2018 Katie Nussbaum reports that the University System of Georgia contributed more than $17 billion to the Georgia economy during the fiscal year 2018, according to the…

Aug. 21, 2019 LaGrange Daily News Georgia Chamber president forecasts Georgia’s future Daniel Evans reports that Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, spoke at Tuesday’s Early Bird Breakfast and gave a glimpse at Georgia’s future,…

Aug. 20, 2019 Gwinnett Daily Post Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp touts economic wins but says Georgia will prepare for 'rainy day' Curt Yeomans reports that Gov. Brian Kemp offered two economic messages as he addressed the Gwinnett Chamber at the…

Aug. 19, 2019 GPB No Mercy: After The Hospital Closes, How Do People Get Emergency Care? Sarah Jane Tribble reports, for more than 30 minutes on a frigid February morning, Robert Findley lay unconscious in the back of an ambulance…

Aug. 16, 2019 WABE 90.1 Rockets, Risks, Rewards: A Look At The Economics Of Building Spaceport Camden Emma Hurt reports that Camden County, on the Georgia coast, is known as the home of Cumberland Island and a naval submarine base,…