Oct. 17, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Jordyn Paul-Slater reports that Synovus Financial Corporation and Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Thursdsay a list of new regional leaders for their Georgia markets in the next phase of their merger. Each leader appointed will oversee local teams across the state, according to their news release.
Oct. 17, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Linda M. Erbele reports, in June, Greater Hall County Chamber officials took part in not one, but two kagami biraki ceremonies – traditional Japanese sake barrel openings – as Kubota Manufacturing of America opened its new $190 million plant and Mimaki USA opened its new corporate office in Flowery Branch. It was a ritual that marks a new beginning – and it reflected the county’s broad appeal.
Oct. 17, 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Zachary Hansen reports, thousands gathered Tuesday to kick off the four-day Atlanta Apparel market at AmericasMart, one of the country’s largest wholesale trade shows for clothes and accessories. It represents a consistent opportunity for small businesses to restock their shelves with the latest trends, which the market’s operators say provides stability even during uncertain economic times.
Oct. 17, 2025 Saporta Report
Delaney Tarr reports, at an Oct. 16 meeting, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved a host of grant funds to help revitalize downtown Atlanta as the city’s economic development agency continues to gear up for the World Cup in 2026. As Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches next summer, local leaders are pushing to revitalize the largely empty downtown area.
Oct. 17, 2025 WABE
Marlon Hyde reports that the Venture Atlanta conference is celebrating its 18th year of connecting the Southeast’s tech world with investors. Venture Atlanta, which opened on Wednesday, saw its largest attendance last year with over 1,600 attendees and expects to bring in a similar number this year.
Oct. 17, 2025 Marietta Daily Journal
Megan Jackson reports, shouts of “free pizza” echoed through Akers Mill during a free pizza day following the grand opening of IGNITE by Blaze Pizza, an innovation location by Blaze Pizza used to test new technology and menu items. The new restaurant, located at 2955 Cobb Parkway, features unique menu items such as Detroit deep dish pizza folds and s’more pies alongside menu classics like build-your-own pizzas, salads and cheesy bread.
Oct. 17, 2025 Macon Telegraph
Lucinda Warnke reports, the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners voted to increase taxes on blighted properties at a special called meeting Tuesday. In a bid to strengthen the tax, the county commission voted unanimously to more than double the millage rate multiplier for blighted properties to bring it up to 15. The new rate will kick in at the start of 2026.
Oct. 17, 2025 WSB Radio
Staff reports that DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson held a town hall meeting with residents and industry representatives recently to discuss the possibility of building more data centers in the area. Cochran-Johnson said a single, large data center could generate between $1-$46 million annually.
Oct. 17, 2025 The Brunswick News
Gordon Jackson reports, a new text messaging service designed to keep Glynn County residents informed about important events, meetings, emergencies, severe weather and more will go online Oct. 22. County officials are encouraging residents to register for the new service, TextMyGov, in advance by texting the key word “GLYNN” to 80946 to initiate the service.
Oct. 17, 2025 Albany Herald
Lucille Lannigan reports, just four years after the Biden administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement severed ties with an Irwin County Detention Center over abuse, the facility is once again receiving immigrant detainees. The Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla,, a south Georgia town about 60 miles east of Albany with about 3,000 residents, ended its ICE agreement in 2021 after repeated reports of abuse and medical misconduct.
Oct. 17, 2025 State Affairs
Beau Evans reports that counties may soon have the option to shorten the 17-day early voting period as lawmakers on a sweeping elections panel take a closer look at the subject ahead of the 2026 legislative session. The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures has met six times since July to weigh broad changes on how voting is conducted in Georgia, including proposals to lighten the workload for local election officials struggling to keep polling places open amid tight budgets and limited staff.
Oct. 17, 2025 Capitol Beat News
Ty Tagami reports that state lawmakers wrapped up another marathon hearing on Georgia’s election procedures Thursday, ahead of possible legislative changes next year. The House election procedures committee took four hours to hear presentations in Americus from nearly a dozen advocates, experts and officials and to listen to brief comments from more than two dozen members of the public.
Oct. 17, 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Caleb Groves reports, Gabriel Sterling made national headlines by defending the results of the 2020 election. Now, he’s running in a primary against Republican rivals who’ve turned his defense into a campaign talking point. The 2026 contest to replace outgoing Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will shape how Georgia oversees elections.
Oct. 16, 2025 Savannah Morning News Georgia Department of Transportation says project to widen I-16 is on accelerated plan Latrice Williams reports that the Georgia Department of Transportation has released its response letter regarding major road improvements coming to I-16.…
Oct. 15, 2025 Savannah Morning News Georgia has the best airport in the country. But it might not be the one you thought Vanessa Countryman reports that Georgia is home to the best airport in the country, at least according to over…
Oct. 14, 2025 Macon Telegraph Google drops $42 million on Monroe County land for a data center. What we know. Lucinda Warnke reports that Google has purchased about 950 acres of land off I-75 and Rumble Road in Monroe County…
Oct. 13, 2025 The Brunswick News Georgia Power recaps improvements in the year since Helene Staff reports, a year after Hurricane Helene battered the East Coast, Georgia Power is marking the anniversary by highlighting its efforts to strengthen the electric…
Oct. 10, 2025 WABE Georgia makes strides on emissions while growing economy Emily Jones reports that Georgia has cut its greenhouse gas emissions per person nearly in half in the last 20 years, mostly by replacing coal power plants with…
Oct. 9, 2025 The Current From oyster brood to table, a photo essay Mary Landers reports that Georgia just wrapped up its first summer oyster harvest season. Traditionally, oyster harvesting was limited to cooler months, with the season closing from…
Oct. 8, 2025 Capitol Beat News State tax revenues rise in September Ty Tagami reports that Georgia’s net tax collections rose by 1.9% last month compared to September of last year, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday. The state…
Oct. 7, 2025 Rough Draft Atlanta Georgia’s pecan farmers brace for the future Sarra Sedghi reports that Georgia is the nation’s top producer of pecans, providing about one third of domestic nuts. The majority of Georgia’s pecans are grown in…
Oct. 6, 2025 GlobalAtlanta.com Consul General in Gwinnett: In ‘Uncertain Times’ for U.S. Trade, Canada Invests in Resiliency Trevor Williams reports that Canada remains dedicated to its now-testy relationship with its southern neighbor, but resiliency amid a Trump tariff assault…
Oct. 3, 2025 WSB Radio Georgia Forestry Commission says fall foliage beginning in North Georgia Miles Montgomery reports that fall color is just beginning across North Georgia, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. Higher elevations are showing the earliest changes,…
Oct. 2, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Underwood Ammo to Create 120 New Manufacturing Jobs Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday announced that Underwood Ammo will invest $41 million in building a new manufacturing facility, creating 120 new jobs, in…
Oct. 1, 2025 Capitol Beat News Federal government approves half billion dollars in Hurricane Helene aid for Georgia Ty Tagami report that farmers and other agricultural producers in Georgia will get federal financial aid to help with recovery from Hurricane…
Sept. 30, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Major food company investing over $120M, creating ‘at least 48 new jobs’ in Columbus Mark Rice reports that a nationally renowned food and beverage company is investing more than $120 million to create “at least…
Sept. 29, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Did the Hyundai-LG raid affect the JS Link deal in Columbus? The CEO answers Jordyn Paul-Slataer reports, this month at a southeast Georgia Hyundai-LG Battery plant, the business relationship between the United States and South…
Sept. 26, 2025 Capitol Beat News Trump administration gives one-year extension to Georgia’s health insurance program for the poor Ty Tagami reports, Georgia’s unique approach to Medicaid was set to expire this month, but the state just got a one-year…
Sept. 25, 2025 Georgia.gov Georgia No. 1 for Business for 12th Straight Year Staff reports, Gov. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state…
Sept. 24, 2025 Savannah Morning News Kemp's office says South Korea committed to 'all state and federal laws' after raid Latrice Williams reports that Gov. Brian Kemp's office has released a statement regarding the relationship between Georgia and South Korea…
Sept. 23, 2025 Capitol Beat News Kemp indicates visit to South Korea not reaction to federal raid Ty Tagami reports that Gov. Brian Kemp’s upcoming trip to the Republic of Korea was planned “well before” the federal immigration raid on…
Sept. 22, 2025 Savannah Morning News Delta Air Lines announces 2 new island destinations picked by voters. See the European hot spots Vanessa Countryman reports, after months of speculation and a vote that involved nearly 150,000 participants, Delta Air Lines has revealed its…
Sept. 19, 2025 The Brunswick News State unemployment rate unchanged Gordon Jackson reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 3.4%, which is unchanged from July. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate is nine-tenths higher. “Georgia is already the No.…
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