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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…