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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Republican
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$6.7M returned to victims in massive Georgia Ponzi scheme case

$6.7M returned to victims in massive Georgia Ponzi scheme case Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday that his office has made an agreement with Bankers Life to return money to some of the victims of the alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme involving First Liberty Building and Loan. Bankers Life Advisory Services and Bankers Life Securities agreed to make some investors whole by returning nearly $6.7 million. “I want […]

todayApril 2, 2026 3

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UCB to invest $2B in Gwinnett biologics facility, creating 330 jobs

UCB to invest $2B in Gwinnett biologics facility, creating 330 jobs The first pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility in the U.S. is coming to Georgia. UCB, Inc., a giant biopharmaceutical company based in Belgium, is planning to invest $2 billion to bring the facility to Gwinnett County at the Rowen Foundation’s science and learning campus creating 330 new jobs. “When we met with UCB leadership earlier this year in Belgium, we […]

todayMarch 26, 2026 8

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Georgia leaders tout growth at first State of Economic Development event

Georgia leaders tout growth at first State of Economic Development event The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its first State of Economic Development Wednesday as part of the Chamber’s “State of” series. More than 400 people attended to listen to state leaders discuss Georgia’s economic growth and competitiveness, according to a news release. Gov. Brian Kemp provided video remarks touting the state's record of being named the number one state […]

todayMarch 20, 2026 12

Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital
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Glytec relocating HQ to Cobb County, bringing 500 new jobs

Glytec relocating HQ to Cobb County, bringing 500 new jobs A major health technology company is relocating its headquarters to Cobb County bringing with it 500 new jobs. Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Glytec will have its new global headquarters at 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway near Cumberland. “Georgia’s skilled workforce and business-friendly approach have fostered success for global healthcare technologies like Glytec, making the Peach State an international hub of […]

todayMarch 19, 2026 19

The Southern Environmental Law Center created a map of the proposed interstate gas pipeline.
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$3.5B methane pipeline proposed to cut across Georgia sparks concerns

$3.5B methane pipeline proposed to cut across Georgia sparks concerns Middle Georgia community members expressed their concerns over the expansion of a pipeline that will cut through Georgia from Columbus to Augusta. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) stopped in Macon, Sandersville and Griffin last week to talk with community members about the South System Expansion 4, or SSE4, which is a $3.5 billion project by Kinder Morgan, according to […]

todayMarch 17, 2026 35

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Why can’t we buy more beer from local craft breweries in Georgia?

Why can’t we buy more beer from local craft breweries in Georgia? Georgia craft brewery activists have been fighting for years to loosen Georgia’s restrictions on the small businesses, but lawmakers have been resistant to this change. But, why? Joseph Cortes, the executive director of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, said the resistance to changing alcohol distribution laws in the state largely comes from the wholesaler lobby in Georgia. The […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 18

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Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B

Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B Georgia made the list for top 10 exporting states in the country in 2025. Gov. Brian Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced Thursday that the state ranked No. 7 for dollar value of total trade and No. 9 for dollar value of exports in the country. “Georgia has broken export records for five […]

todayMarch 6, 2026 25 1

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 Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan

Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan The U.S. Department of Energy granted $26.5 billion to Georgia Power and Alabama Power, representing the largest federal energy loan package ever awarded. The two companies are subsidiaries to Atlanta-based Southern Co., and the loans are to help the companies upgrade their grids for the influx of data centers. The Office of Energy Dominance Financing claims the package will save customers $7 […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 31

President Donald Trump in front of the American flag.
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Georgia businesses react as Trump proposes new 15% global tariff

Georgia businesses react as Trump proposes new 15% global tariff After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, Trump announced a plan to impose a 15% global tariff. Georgia businesses have been impacted differently by tariffs since Trump took office. While some were glad of the Supreme Court decision, others haven’t seen many negative consequences from the tariffs. Laura Sissoko, founder of Atlantic Fine Woods, makes […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 19