Author: Linda M. Erbele

Georgia Trend Daily – Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Unveils Economic, Workforce Development Legislative Priorities at Eggs and Issues Staff reports, at at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative preview event Tuesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered an address…

Georgia Trend Daily – Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025 Georgia.gov Kemp declares state of emergency with winter storm approaching Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Thursday declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected…

Georgia Trend Daily – Jan. 6, 2025

Jan. 6, 2025 Augusta Chronicle Unemployment claims in Georgia declined last week Staff reports that initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims,…

Georgia Trend Daily – Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 24, 2024 GlobalAtlanta.com Two Key Korean Projects in Georgia Gain Combined $1.5B in Federal Funding Trevor Williams reports, the outgoing Biden administration has finalized funding for two Korean-invested companies that will pump more than $1.5 billion in federal money…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024 Capitol Beat News Georgia unemployment rate up slightly in November Dave Williams reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month but still remains lower than the national jobless rate, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.…

Georgia Trend Daily – Dec. 17, 2024

Dec. 17, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Names 38 to Judicial Nominating Commission Staff reports, on Monday, Gov. Kemp announced 38 appointments to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which makes recommendations to the Governor to fill vacancies in state, superior, and…

Georgia Trend Daily – Dec. 6, 2024

Dec. 6, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Three Rural Workforce Housing Awards from the OneGeorgia Authority Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Thursday, announced the next round of grant recipients for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, totaling more than $5…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 5, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces First Grant Recipients of New Rural Site Development Initiative Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Wednesday announced the inaugural recipients of the OneGeorgia Authority’s new Rural Site Development Initiative grant. Recognizing the vital importance of…

Georgia Trend Daily – Dec. 4, 2024

Dec. 4, 2024 Albany Herald GDOT works to modernize infrastructure, expand broadband Staff reports, the State Transportation Board of Georgia has selected Plenary Broadband Infrastructure as the Operations, Maintenance and Commercialization partner for Georgia DOT's Statewide Broadband project, which will…

Georgia Trend Daily – Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 3, 2024 Georgia Ports Authority Georgia Ports targets community improvements with $120M in grants for electrical and rail infrastructure Staff reports, at the Georgia Ports Authority meeting Monday, President and CEO Griff Lynch outlined plans to improve operational sustainability…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 14, 2024

  Nov. 14, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Automated Warehouse Services Company GreenBox Systems to Invest $144 Million in Butts County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday announced that GreenBox Systems LLC (GreenBox), an innovative company that provides automated warehouse…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 12, 2024

Nov. 12, 2024 GPB Georgia Power, local leaders celebrate state’s first battery plant opening. Take a look Kala Hunter reports that Thursday’s celebration to bring batteries into Georgia’s energy mix was a highly-anticipated milestone for Georgia Power. A new 65…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024 Valdosta Daily Times Flash floods sweep through Valdosta, prompting school closures and transportation warnings Caison Kirkland reports, heavy rains triggered flash flooding across Valdosta and surrounding areas early Thursday morning, leading to school closures and disrupted travel…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024 GlobalAtlanta.com Taiwan Government Donates $200K to Hurricane Relief in Georgia, More to Other Southern States Trevor Williams reports, the Taiwanese government has given $200,000 to relief efforts aiming to help those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia,…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Friday announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia…

Georgia Trend Daily – Nov. 1, 2024

Nov. 1, 2024 Georgia.org Gov. Kemp: SOLARCYCLE Accelerates Plans for Polk County Operation Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion into Polk County to meet increasing demand…