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July 13, 2022 The Center Square Georgia nonprofit: New labor numbers show Georgia is benefitting T.A. DaFeo reports that the data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that total nonfarm payrolls nationwide increased by 372,000 jobs in June,…

July 12, 2022 The Center Square Amtrak wants to make Atlanta a railroad hub T.A. DeFeo reports that Amtrak is looking to make Atlanta a railroad hub again, but the quasi-federal agency can’t say how much it will cost to…

July 11, 2022 The Center Square Report: Georgia among states most impacted by inflation T.A. DeFeo reports that Georgia is ranked as having the fourth-highest in impact from inflation, trailing only Louisiana, Florida and Tennessee. That’s according to the site…

July 8, 2022 Atlanta Journal-Constitution McKinsey adding 700 jobs to nearly double Atlanta staff Michael E. Kanell reports that global management consulting company McKinsey & Company on Thursday announced plans to nearly double its Atlanta workforce, hiring more than 700…

July 7, 2022 The Center Square Georgia tourism numbers climbed even during COVID-19 pandemic T.A. DeFeo reports that the number of tourists to Georgia continued to rise even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a positive story that state officials seem reluctant…

July 6, 2022 Savannah Morning News Okefenokee mining: Twin Pines Minerals sues US Army Corps over wetland protections Marisa Mecke reports that Twin Pines Minerals, the Alabama-based company looking to mine titanium dioxide near the Okefenokee Swamp, recently filed a…

July 5, 2022 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Signs Executive Orders Extending Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax and Supply Chain State of Emergency Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders on Friday to alleviate the financial burden placed…

July 1, 2022 GlobalAtlanta.com Coca-Cola to Spearhead Talks on U.S. Global Leadership in the South Trevor Williams reports that Coca-Cola Co. over the next year is set spearhead a series of discussions around the South with policy makers, business leaders…

June 30, 2022 Savannah Morning News Okefenokee Swamp Park to seek UNESCO World Heritage Site Status for conservation, economy Marisa Mecke reports that an effort is underway to designate the Okefenokee Swamp a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. To…

June 29, 2022 Georgia.org Boston Scientific Expands Research Capabilities in Georgia with $62.5 Million Investment in Johns Creek Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Boston Scientific, a leading manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional…