Sept. 20, 2019 Albany Herald
Staff reports that Gov. Brian P. Kemp remarked Thursday that Georgia’s latest employment figures indicates a positive direction for economic development in the state. Georgia added 20,800 jobs last month, marking the strongest August in the last 20 years and doubling the number of new jobs created in August 2018. The 20,800 jobs added push Georgia’s total job number to a new state record of 4.64 million jobs.
Sept. 20, 2019 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Candice Dyer reports, imagine a retirement refuge deep in the forest, with villas, plenty of food, exercise space, room to roam and a life free from the daily grind. It’s available on a 236-acre sanctuary in the mountains of Blue Ridge, but it isn’t for people. Instead, Project Chimps is for chimpanzees, who are living the good life after years in a research facility.
Sept. 20, 2019 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jeremy Redmon reports that newcomers driving north on Atlanta Highway could feel disoriented. For roughly two miles, many of the colorful signs are in Spanish. Taquerias beckon motorists with chorizo, carne asada and al pastor tacos. The crowded Viajes Latinos travel agency advertises boletos de avión, plane tickets. Lavanderías — coin laundries — pitch agua caliente, hot water.
Sept. 20, 2019 Atlanta Business Chronicle
Dave Williams reports that with electricity in Georgia already priced higher than in seven of its Southern neighbors, Georgia Power Co. is seeking to raise customer rates by 7% starting in January. If approved following hearings set to begin Sept. 30, the typical residential customer would see an increase of $9.78 per month on their bill, or $117 a year.
Sept. 20, 2019 Georgia.org
Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Thursday that RAI Industrial Fabricators, LLC will build a new state of the art steel fabrication facility, creating 30 new jobs and investing $20 million in Martin Bridge. Headquartered in Athens, Georgia, RAI Industrial Fabricators is seeking to meet the needs of a growing client base and provide more services and products for their customers. This new facility will double the capacity of their existing operation in Athens in anticipation of future growth.
Sept. 20, 2019 Georgia Water Coalition
Staff reports that Georgia’s leading water protection coalition released its Clean 13 report for 2019. The report highlights individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies whose extraordinary efforts have led to cleaner rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future for Georgians.
Sept. 20, 2019 Savannah Morning News
Katie Nussbaum reports that seventy years ago, when it came to picking a career path, only one in 20 workers needed a license or permit to pursue their chosen occupation. Today, nearly one in three workers needs a license, according to the Institute of Justice. The Georgians First Commission, established by Gov. Brian Kemp during his first day as governor, is reviewing those state licensing policies and procedures with a goal to cut red tape and grow small businesses.
Sept. 20, 2019 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Mary Ann DeMuth reports, this weekend, Sept. 20 through Sept. 22, the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival returns with plenty of different takes on the classic southern dish as well as family friendly entertainment, live music, an artists market, a craft brew fest and a newly added 5K race. Twice honored by the Southeast Festival and Events Association as Best Festival, the annual weekend event attracts more than 45,000 visitors to the barrier island. It’s held on 30+ acres of the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District.
Sept. 20, 2019 Gainesville Times
Jeff Gill reports that chewing gum giant Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced a $60 million investment Thursday in its South Hall plant — one that’s expected to result in 126 new jobs. “This investment, which will help secure our future growth, will help us be more efficient and really will help support our reputation in the industry as leaders in quality and food safety,” said Matt Arends, site director at the plant, to the Gainesville-Hall County Development Authority on Sept. 19.
Sept. 20, 2019 Rome News-Tribune
Daniel Bell reports that Deana Perry, executive director of broadband for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, compared the work her office is doing right now to building the legs for a stool — you might not be able to sit down yet, but you wouldn’t ever be able to sit down if the stool didn’t have those legs. Members of the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Council heard from Perry and Brittney Hickom, broadband program consultant 1 for the GDCA, during their monthly meeting in Calhoun on Thursday.
Sept. 20, 2019 Georgia Health News
Andy Miller reports that state public health officials have confirmed five cases of vaping-related lung illnesses in Georgia, with another 10 being investigated. The CDC said Thursday that nationally, 530 people have experienced lung injuries associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products. The CDC said it has analyzed 373 of those cases, and two-thirds of that number are people 18 to 34 years old, and 16 percent are younger than 18 years old.
Sept. 20, 2019 Valdosta Daily Times, Georgia Recorder
Stanley Dunlap reports that a large coalition of environmental organizations is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop a company from mining near the Okefenokee Swamp, joining more than 20,000 people who chimed in by the deadline last week to comment. Just prior to the deadline for public comments, 16 conservation groups sent the Corps a 73-page letter opposing the Twin Pines’ application to conduct strip mining in South Georgia.
Sept. 20, 2019 Gwinnett Daily Post
Curt Yeomans reports that the Democratic field of candidates running for Gwinnett County sheriff next year grew a little bigger Thursday. Ben Haynes, who is a criminal investigator in the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, announced he will run for the office next year during a kickoff event at the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse. Haynes is at least the third Democrat to announce plans to run for the office in 2020, joining Curtis Clemons and Keybo Taylor in the race.
Sept. 20, 2019 Georgia Recorder
Jill Nolin reports that four candidates will compete to replace long-time Republican lawmaker Ed Rynders in a special election set for Nov. 5. The race will feature two southwest Georgia mayors, a military serviceman and a retiree. It includes a Democrat but the solidly conservative district, which includes parts of Lee, Sumter and Worth counties, is expected to stay in Republican hands.
Sept. 20, 2019 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ariel Hart reports that Georgia has a maternal mortality crisis. State officials are struggling to understand it. More Georgians die in the time before, during and after childbirth than women in most other states and even many developing countries. And the U.S. has the worst rates among developed nations.
Sept. 19, 2019 WABE 90.1 Georgia’s High School Graduation Rate Hits High of 82 Percent Martha Dalton reports that the results are in: Georgia’s high school graduation rate reached an all-time high of 82 percent during the 2018-19 school year.…
Sept. 18, 2019 Georgia.org Tyson Foods Expands, Creates 100 Jobs in Mitchell Co. Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Tyson Foods has expanded its existing facility in Camilla, creating 100 new jobs with an investment of…
Sept. 17, 2019 GPB Delta Air Lines Crew Reflects On Piloting Hurricane Relief Flights to Bahamas Jim Burress reports that one recent Friday night Capt. Carl Nordin got a call. Nordin, a Delta Air Line chief line check pilot for…
Sept. 16, 2019 Savannah Morning News Georgia Ports Authority announces plans for new container port on Hutchinson Island Katie Nussbaum reports that Georgia Ports Authority has announced plans to establish a new container port on Hutchinson Island across the Savannah…
Sept. 13, 2019 Brunswick News Port of Brunswick shipping resumes on a case-by-case basis Larry Hobbs reports that U.S. Coast Guard officials determined Thursday morning that the Port of Brunswick could resume shipping on a “case by case” basis, five…
Sept. 12, 2019 Albany Herald State net tax collections down in August Staff reports that Georgia’s net tax collections for August totaled roughly $1.75 billion for a decrease of $50.3 million, or -2.8 percent, compared to August 2018 when net…
Sept. 11, 2019 Savannah Morning News Georgia named Top State for Business for 6th year Staff reports that Georgia has again been named the Top State for Business by Area Development magazine. The results are determined by the publication’s poll…
Sept. 10, 2019 WABE 90.1 Nearly One Year Post-Hurricane, Georgia Farmers Can Apply For Federal Aid Emma Hurt reports that Georgia farmers who suffered generational losses after Hurricane Michael last October will be able to apply to qualify for long-awaited…
Sept. 9, 2019 New York Times 4 Missing After Cargo Ship Overturns Off Georgia Coast Derrick Bryson Taylor reports that four people were unaccounted for after a cargo vessel overturned Sunday morning in the St. Simons Sound off the coast…
Sept. 6, 2019 New York Times Doug Collins, Defending Trump in Impeachment Inquiry, Seeks Georgia Senate Seat Nicholas Fandos reports that Representative Doug Collins, the face of President Trump’s impeachment defense in the House, is quietly jockeying to persuade Georgia’s…
Sept. 5, 2019 GPB Dozens Shelter At Savannah Civic Center Emily Jones reports that some people who stayed in the Savannah area during Hurricane Dorian took shelter at the Savannah Civic Center Wednesday night. About 50 people were staying there…
Sept. 4, 2019 WABE 90.1 Ports Closed As Georgia Coast Readies For Dorian’s Arrival Emil Moffat reports that the Georgia Ports Authority has shut down operations in Brunswick and Savannah in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. Executive Director Griff Lynch said…
Sept. 3, 2019 WABE 90.1 Kemp Orders Evacuation Of Multiple Georgia Counties Ahead Of Dorian Emil Moffat reports that Georgia’s governor has announced mandatory evacuations for portions of six coastal counties as the area prepares for the possible arrival of…
Aug. 30, 2019 11 Alive Gov. Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of Dorian for several Georgia counties Donesha Aldridge reports that Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Thursday afternoon, he tweeted a…
Aug. 29, 2019 Georgia State University Shocks Put Economy on Lowered Growth Path, Despite Expected Federal Reserve Cuts Jennifer Shockley reports that trade tensions, a reduction in business investment and an earlier than usual presidential election swoon are contributing to…
Aug. 28, 2019 Savannah Morning News Gulfstream awarded $40M NOAA contract Staff reports that Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on Monday announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has established a contract for a Gulfstream G550. The aircraft will support…
Aug. 27, 2019 GPB Political Rewind: Aid Coming For Georgians Hurt By Trump Trade War Bill Nigut reports, Georgia’s poultry producers may soon receive millions of dollars of government relief to compensate for their losses as a result of President…
Aug. 26, 2019 Saporta Report Federal judge places resolution of Georgia’s water lawsuit in Trump administration David Pendered reports that the federal judge in Brunswick who ruled in favor of Georgia’s lawsuit seeking to overturn an Obama-era water rule has…
Aug. 23, 2019 Albany Herald Georgia AG Carr leads 10-state coalition, obtains victory in blocking WOTUS rule Staff reports that Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia granted summary…
Aug. 22, 2019 Savannah Morning News Georgia universities contribute billions to economy in 2018 Katie Nussbaum reports that the University System of Georgia contributed more than $17 billion to the Georgia economy during the fiscal year 2018, according to the…
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