June 28, 2022 Capitol Beat News University system economic impact grows to $19.3 billion Dave Williams reports that the University System of Georgia (USG) generated an economic impact of $19.3 billion across the state during the last fiscal year, up…
June 27, 2022 Capitol Beat News Georgia Power looking to raise rates next year Dave Williams reports that Georgia Power is asking the state Public Service Commission (PSC) for a rate hike of nearly 12% during the next three years,…
June 24, 2022 Georgia.gov Award-Winning Georgia-Based Shoe Company Okabashi Brands Creates over 340 Jobs in Gwinnett County Through Major Onshoring Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Okabashi Brands Inc., a Georgia-based shoe company, will create approximately 340…
June 23, 2022 Savannah Morning News Weekend earthquake destabilizes Hutchinson Island dock, Westin parking garage, ferry service Zoe Nicholson reports that a weekend earthquake has rendered parts of Hutchinson Island unstable, including the ferry dock and Westin parking garage, by…
June 22, 2022 Brunswick News Earthquake startles Golden Isles residents Gordon Jackson reports that though it wasn’t strong enough to cause damage, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter near Metter was reported. According to news accounts, the trembling was…
June 21, 2022 Capitol Beat News Three Georgia power plants land on list of nation’s dirtiest Dave Williams reports that Georgia is home to three of the nation’s 100 dirtiest power plants, the Atlanta-based Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center…
June 20, 2022 Brunswick News Chip shortage impacts auto production, contributes to slow down at port Gordon Jackson reports that the challenges facing the auto industry are having a ripple effect on the Port of Brunswick due to a lack…
June 17, 2022 Macon Telegraph An 1,100-acre ‘megasite’ in Peach County will bring businesses and jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp says Micah Johnston reports that the state of Georgia and Peach County’s development authority have purchased more than 1,100 acres in…
June 16, 2022 Reporter Newspapers & Atlanta Intown Georgia continues to set job creation, investment records Bob Pepalis reports that Georgia keeps setting records for jobs created and investment in spite of the pandemic, Pat Wilson, the Commissioner of the…
June 15, 2022 Marietta Daily Journal Braves tout new study on fiscal benefits, landing between 'home run' and 'pop fly' Chart Riggall reports that Cobb County Finance Director Bill Volckmann and Braves Development Company CEO Mike Plant presented a trove…
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