Georgia sets record with $35.2 billion in economic development investments

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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 […]

September 7, 2026 2

Business

Qcells Cartersville Factory Navigates Changing U.S. Solar Policies

Georgia solar manufacturer pushes ahead as federal solar rules change For Georgia's growing solar manufacturing industry, building a factory is only part of the challenge. Companies also have to plan around a federal energy policy that can change dramatically from one administration to the next. That reality is playing out at Qcells' massive manufacturing complex in Cartersville. The South Korean company has invested roughly $2.5 billion in the Georgia operation, […]

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Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.

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Georgia may have promised more power to data centers than it can provide

Georgia may have promised more power to data centers than it can provide With the amount of data centers rising across the state of Georgia, the question surrounding energy consumption has continued to surface. Georgia Power received approval last year for a historic expansion of power capacity to accommodate for the increase in large-load customers, and at the time, advocacy groups questioned the utility company’s predictions surrounding how many data […]

August 14, 2026 12

A photo of two workers in a factory. One is pointing at something off screen while the other is holding a laptop. There are pipes in the background.

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Siemens plans $185M Georgia facility expected to create 1,400 jobs

Siemens plans $185M Georgia facility expected to create 1,400 jobs Jackson County could see more than 1,400 new jobs arise in the next several years thanks to a new manufacturing facility planned in Pendergrass. Siemens, a global technology company that leads in electrification, automation, and industrial software, plans to build the new facility, which will be a $185 million investment, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office. “For […]

August 10, 2026 22

Blue lights glow in a server room inside a data center.

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Columbus residents rally against proposed data centers, call for greater transparency

Columbus residents rally against proposed data centers, call for greater transparency Opposition to data center development in Muscogee County continued to build over the weekend as residents gathered in downtown Columbus to protest proposed projects and urge local leaders to halt future approvals. The rally, reported by the Ledger-Enquirer, attracted about 100 people and was part of a nationwide day of action against the rapid expansion of data centers. Organizers […]

July 21, 2026 13

Community

Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years

Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years Georgia is moving forward with plans to build its first new state psychiatric hospital in more than five decades, a project aimed at reducing the growing number of people in jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment. According to the Georgia Recorder, lawmakers approved $409 million for a 300-bed forensic hospital that will be built near Georgia […]

July 20, 2026 12

Business

AI-powered scams cost Georgians millions as deepfakes become more convincing

AI-powered scams cost Georgians millions as deepfakes become more convincing Scammers are using artificial intelligence to supercharge old fraud schemes, costing victims millions of dollars in Georgia and across the country, according to federal investigators. The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report shows Americans reported nearly $893 million in losses from AI-enabled scams last year. In Georgia alone, victims filed 71 complaints totaling more than $10.4 million in losses. Florida reported […]

July 17, 2026 12

Economics

Georgia’s first Superfund research center to study toxic pollution and climate risks in Glynn County

Georgia's first Superfund research center to study toxic pollution and climate risks in Glynn County A new research initiative aims to answer long-standing questions about industrial pollution and its health impacts in coastal Georgia. As first reported by WABE, scientists from six universities are launching Georgia's first Superfund Research Center with a $15 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The center will focus on four […]

July 16, 2026 10

Business

Metro Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Push Back Against Growing Robotaxi Competition

Metro Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Push Back Against Growing Robotaxi Competition For many Atlanta-area rideshare drivers, the rapid expansion of autonomous vehicles is creating new uncertainty about the future of gig work. Some drivers gathered Thursday to voice concerns that driverless taxis are taking away trips they once depended on, leaving them with lower earnings while the costs of operating their own vehicles continue to climb. Richard Feinburg said the impact […]

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