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Oct. 20, 2022 Augusta Chronicle Augusta polymers plant wins $178 million grant to build electric-vehicle battery parts Joe Hotchkiss reports that Augusta polymers plant has received a $178 million federal grant to build a companion facility to produce battery components…

Oct. 18, 2022 GPB, Georgia Recorder Georgians set first day early voting turnout record in biggest test yet of 2021 election overhaul Stanley Dunlap reports that on Monday, thousands of Georgia voters descended upon early voting sites like the Smyrna…

Oct. 18, 2022 Marietta Daily Journal North Georgia water utilities continue conservation winning streaks Staff reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized three north Georgia water agencies with a 2022 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for helping people save water.…

Oct. 17, 2022 GlobalAtlanta.com Argentina Aims to Fill Georgia’s Tech Skills Gap With Software Talent Trevor Williams reports that Argentina’s robust software and IT sector can help fill the growing tech skills gap in the United States, and firms from…

Oct. 13, 2022 Capitol Beat News Georgia high school seniors continue besting the nation on ACT Rebecca Grapevine reports that Georgia high school students earned an average ACT score of 21.6 this year, beating the national average of 19.8, according…

Oct. 12, 2022 Rome News-Tribune Air cargo study looks at Northwest Georgia 'gap' airports Diane Wagner reports that Floyd County’s airport is one of six in Northwest Georgia with the potential to attract scheduled air cargo service, according to a…

Oct. 11, 2022 The Center Square Georgia's 22 technical colleges to receive $15M grant from feds for COVID-19 relief T.A. DeFeo reports that the feds sent millions to Georgia’s technical colleges to help workers and employers — especially those from…

Oct. 10, 2022 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: September Net Tax Revenues Up 9.9% Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday announced that Georgia’s September net tax collections totaled almost $3.1 billion for an increase of $279.2 million, or 9.9…

Oct. 7, 2022 Georgia Dept. of Education Georgia high-school graduation rate rises in 2022 Staff reports that Georgia's high-school graduation rate increased in 2022, rising to 84.1% – an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation…