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Georgia Tech's Trashpresso can transform recovered plastic into new objects in less than five minutes. Credit: CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia Tech’s Trash Lab turns plastic waste into reusable materials

Georgia Tech’s Trash Lab turns plastic waste into reusable materials Georgia Tech recently opened its Trash Lab, a makerspace dedicated to reusing plastic and reducing waste in landfills.  Although recycling plastic food containers and water bottles is the goal, not all of it gets recycled. Michael Best, the executive director of Georgia Tech's Institute for People and Technology, said the issue is what happens to the plastic containers once they […]

todaySeptember 11, 2026 7

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Effingham County residents sue over OpenAI data center zoning, secret deal

Effingham County residents sue over OpenAI data center zoning, secret deal After Effingham County Commissioners confronted residents for the first time over the OpenAI data center deal, three residents filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Effingham County. The complaint challenges how the county zoned the 1,400-acre property planned for the data center without public process, according to GPB News. Attorney Greg Gilluly, who is representing the residents, told […]

todaySeptember 8, 2026 5

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Canada’s new tariffs could drive up costs for Georgia businesses and families

Canada’s new tariffs could drive up costs for Georgia businesses and families Canada retaliated against U.S. tariffs with more tariffs of its own worth $28 billion and that went into effect Tuesday. The tariffs range from 15 per cent to 50 per cent on imports from the U.S. The tariffs could have a significant impact on Georgia businesses and consumers. Chris Clark, the president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber […]

todaySeptember 8, 2026 5

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Georgia sets record with $35.2 billion in economic development investments

Georgia sets record with $35.2 billion in economic development investments Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Thursday a new record for project investments in fiscal year 2026 with around $35.2 billion. The Global Commerce team supported 436 expansions by Georgia businesses and new company locations across the state, which are expected to bring more than 25,000 new private-sector jobs over the next several years. “Georgia […]

todaySeptember 7, 2026 4

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Cyclospora outbreak highlights push for locally grown food in Georgia

Cyclospora outbreak highlights push for locally grown food in Georgia A nationwide cyclospora outbreak was linked to a corporate lettuce supplier. This has caused Georgia agriculture leaders to celebrate the value of locally grown food. Joe Maxwell is the co-founder of the advocacy group Farm Action. He said the outbreak highlights a much larger problem with the country’s industrial food system. "Forty percent of the mixed salad kits in the […]

todaySeptember 7, 2026 2

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National poll finds 75% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes

National poll finds 75% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes A new national poll found that 75% of Americans would oppose a data center near their home, which is a stark change from last year. The Heatmap Pro poll surveyed more than 2,000 voters and found the change happened across age, gender, income, party and geography. In Georgia, the backlash of data centers remains a central issue. Amy […]

todaySeptember 4, 2026 4

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Georgia Power clears deal to supply massive OpenAI data center

Georgia Power clears deal to supply massive OpenAI data center Georgia’s regulatory review process cleared Georgia Power’s agreement to supply electricity to OpenAI’s massive data center in Effingham County as residents voiced concerns about the negative impacts of the facility. Georgia Public Service Commission staff reviewed the agreement, which calls for Georgia Power to supply 3,200 megawatts of electricity to Project Camellia that will be delivered in phases through 2032. […]

todayAugust 31, 2026 9

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Atlanta culinary incubator helps chefs turn cultural traditions into businesses

Atlanta culinary incubator helps chefs turn cultural traditions into businesses In Atlanta’s Lindbergh neighborhood, a culinary incubator is giving chefs from immigrant, refugee and minority communities a lower-risk way to develop their food businesses while introducing diners to cuisines from around the world. Located on Piedmont Road, Chow A La Carte operates as a rotating test kitchen. Instead of taking on the full expense of opening a restaurant, participating chefs […]

todayAugust 26, 2026 13

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Georgia lawmakers scrutinize pharmacy benefit managers and drug pricing

Georgia lawmakers scrutinize pharmacy benefit managers and drug pricing A Georgia House study committee is examining how pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, influence prescription drug prices and access, with independent pharmacists and industry representatives offering sharply different views. PBMs negotiate drug prices among insurers, manufacturers and pharmacies. Independent pharmacists say the companies’ market power can put community pharmacies at a disadvantage, particularly in rural Georgia. Hugh Chancey, a southwest Georgia […]

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