July 23, 2026 Savannah Morning News
Evan Lasseter reports that one of Gulfstream’s pioneering fleets recently passed a major milestone. The G500 and G600 jet fleet hit its 400th customer, Gulfstream announced on July 20. The 400th delivery was a G600 delivered to a customer in the Asia-Pacific region after being outfitted at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility, according to a Gulfstream press release.
July 23, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Julia Roberts reports that Georgia communities expect safe, reliable and cost-effective power at home, at work and everywhere in between. As the state grows and technology changes how people use energy, the electric grid must be ready to meet rising demand.
July 23, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Adam Von Brimmer reports that OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind the ChatGPT chatbot, said it intends to build a $20 billion data center in an industrial park in mostly rural Effingham County, about a 30-minute drive from Savannah’s downtown. The data center is projected to employ 400 workers in six-figure jobs when it opens in 2028 and increase to 1,000 employees by 2032.
July 23, 2026 Decaturish
Jamie Godin reports that Stone Mountain officials advanced a broader downtown revitalization effort Tuesday, selecting a municipal financial adviser while reviewing plans for a district that would allow visitors to carry alcoholic drinks between participating businesses. The City Council voted unanimously to designate Davenport & Co. as the finalist for the financial advisory position and authorized City Manager Miglena Dimov to negotiate an agreement with the firm.
July 23, 2026 The Current
Mary Landers reports, the Okefenokee swamp is poised to join awe-inspiring U.S. landscapes including the Grand Canyon and the Everglades as the nation’s 27th World Heritage Site, a designation a United Nations committee will vote to formalize early Saturday in South Korea. Despite the prestige, it’s an honor that some folks who live near the swamp would just as soon skip.
July 23, 2026 The Brunswick News
Michael Hall reports that the Georgia Department of Natural Resources says proposed regulations for private docks will formalize a process already being used, but environmental advocates warn that it opens the door for larger docks that will do more damage to sensitive marshland. A public comment period closes Friday on the new rules that, among other things, sets the maximum length of docks at 1,000 feet with the possibility of a 100-foot variance extending them to 1,100 feet, and the maximum width of walkways to 6 feet, twice the width of current standards.
July 23, 2026 Newnan Times-Herald
Jeffrey Cullen-Dean reports, at the request of Project Oak’s developers, the Coweta Board of Commissioners rescheduled the data center’s public hearing to Aug. 25. However, local residents said it should be delayed even further.
July 23, 2026 Albany Herald
Alan Mauldin reports that Albany and Dougherty County elected officials are taking steps to address the public’s concerns about data centers and scrambling to enact regulations to govern large facilities, should they come knocking to locate in the area. On Monday, the Dougherty County Commission initiated a 45-day “pause” on considering requests for approval of any new data centers.
July 23, 2026 Valdosta Daily Times
Staff reports that three Georgia Department of Public Health South Health District child health programs were recognized for excellence, innovation and family engagement during the 2026 Georgia Child Health Conference. During the June conference, the district’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program received the Access and Innovation Award, Children’s Medical Services (CMS) earned the Champions of Family Engagement Award, and Children 1st (C1st) was honored with the Excellence in Performance Award, the public health district said in a press release.
July 23, 2026 The Brunswick News
Staff reports, the U.S. House passed $346.1 million for military bases in Georgia’s First Congressional District that includes more than $200 million for Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. The funding is part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which now heads to the Senate for consideration.
July 23, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal
Isabelle Manders reports, with the local economy top of mind for many voters heading into the November midterm elections, President Donald Trump visited Wheeler High School Wednesday to promote the new Trump Accounts investment program, touting his administration’s economic agenda while rallying support for Republican candidates expected to appear on Georgia’s ballot this November.
July 23, 2026 State Affairs
Beau Evans reports that data centers are back in the spotlight for top state lawmakers weighing how to retool Georgia’s tax structure to the benefit of homeowners. The AI-generating facilities were the subject of debate Wednesday over whether they should be charged franchise fees that could generate millions in revenue for counties, potentially allowing local governments to lower property taxes.
July 23, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Maya Homan reports that, facing what is likely to be a difficult midterm election in Georgia and across the country, President Donald Trump touted his economic platform during a visit to Wheeler High School in Cobb County Wednesday. Several Republican candidates for statewide office had speaking slots, giving the official White House event a distinctly partisan tint.
July 23, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Caleb Groves reports that the creator of a controversial software used by conservative activists to challenge voter registrations they view as suspect is pitching a new program ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Rick Richards, a retired doctor from Augusta and creator of the program ELLY, frames it as a neutral, data-driven tool for identifying discrepancies in voter rolls and ineligible registrants.
July 22, 2026 Fox 5 Atlanta Georgia transport companies face rising expenses as diesel prices surge 33% Annie Mapp reports, rising fuel prices are putting new financial pressure on Georgia trucking companies as diesel costs continue to climb. The national…
July 21, 2026 Macon Telegraph Georgia is among the most affordable states for college, reports U.S. News & World Sundi Rose reports, Georgia has been named one of the top five most affordable states to earn a college degree, and…
July 20, 2026 Georgia.gov Georgia Reaches New All-Time Highs in Labor Force and Employment Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,477,859) and employment (5,294,229) in June,…
July 17, 2026 GPB The Okefenokee is on the verge of UNESCO World Heritage status, bringing promise — and pressure Jillian Magtoto reports, later in July, a United Nations committee will likely convene in South Korea to officially inscribe the…
July 16, 2026 The Brunswick News Infrastructure bill to pay for 58 miles of fiber at Georgia ports Staff reports, a recently passed federal infrastructure bill includes just under $21 million to install fiber connections to increase efficiency and connectivity…
July 15, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Tuesday, announced that Highline Warren, an American vertically integrated distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170…
July 14, 2026 GPB Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta leads multi-site clinical trial for peanut allergy Ellen Eldridge reports that Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is leading a multi-site study to test a new way of potentially treating peanut allergy with an…
July 13, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Best run city in Georgia? This one is in WalletHub's top 25 in the US Miguel Legoas reports, two weeks ago, WalletHub ranked the best and worst cities in the U.S. Only two Georgia cities were included in…
July 10, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland Staff reports that Gov. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland…
July 9, 2026 Georgia.org Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, on…
July 8, 2026 Macon Telegraph Childcare in GA is among the lowest in cost, but not in accessibility. Here’s how it stacks up Sundi Rose reports, the National Bipartisan Policy Center reports nearly 65% of Georgia children have two…
July 7, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Textron plans split that could spin off Augusta's E‑Z‑GO | Exclusive Joe Hotchkiss reports that the Augusta-based manufacturer of one of the world's leading brands of golf carts could split from parent company Textron by the…
July 6, 2026 Valdosta Daily Times Survey seeks input from Georgia farmers on economic challenges Staff reports that the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA), Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB), and the University of Georgia College of Public Health have partnered to…
July 2, 2026 Newnan Times-Herald Georgia Power: Grid ready for AI, population growth Laura Camper reports that Plant Yates was buzzing with activity Thursday, much of it centered on construction of three new generator towers, signs of the growth happening…
July 1, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer How a No. 1 bestselling book inspired by Columbus impacts tourism in the city Madeline Shapiro reports, in the novel “Theo of Golden,” a stranger moves into a Southern town and embeds himself in the…
June 30, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Fourth Round of Rural Site Development Grants Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Monday announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million…
June 29, 2026 Macon Telegraph Georgia communities receive $13.5M to clean up contaminated sites Margaret Walker reports that Federal officials announced $13.5 million in cleanup grants for Georgia communities to turn contaminated properties into something usable again, the Environmental Protection…
June 26, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Yancey Engineered Solutions Bringing 300 New Jobs to Crisp Co. Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that Georgia-based engineering and manufacturing company Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7 million in a new…
June 25, 2026 GPB Conservation groups demand congressional oversight of new plans for Cumberland Island Jillian Magtoto reports that Cumberland Island is among the largest remaining undeveloped barrier islands on the East Coast. But recent moves from the National Park…
June 24, 2026 GPB Georgia Power has a massive plan for new power lines. What does that mean for the homes near them? Grant Blankenship reports, on a recent morning, Claudia Moore was at home, with her kids, watching them…
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