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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 5

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Avondale Estates sees new life as downtown attracts restaurants and retail

Avondale Estates sees new life as downtown attracts restaurants and retail Avondale Estates has seen new life as its new downtown attracts restaurants, retail and green space. Mayor Jonathan Elmore told CBS News Atlanta that the development of downtown is part of a larger effort to connect the residential community with the commercial center. "Our residents wanted stuff," Elmore said. "They wanted to see buildings occupied. They wanted to see […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 15

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Georgia communities push back as data center boom raises water concerns

Georgia communities push back as data center boom raises water concerns As Georgia becomes a popular spot for data centers, local communities are finding ways to limit their expansion. Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond recently introduced legislation to create a task force to study the impacts of data centers on water, energy and health in an effort to fight back against the technology giants. “Just because there's so many […]

todayAugust 13, 2026 10

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Georgia manufacturer helps lead new push to end starvation with emergency food

Georgia manufacturer helps lead new push to end starvation with emergency food A Georgia manufacturer is at the center of the fight to end starvation due to an emergency food it produces from locally sourced peanuts. Mana Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Georgia, is one of two manufacturers of ready to use therapeutic food (RUTF), which is a peanut-based nutritional aid.  The State Department announced in July a commitment of $100 million […]

todayAugust 12, 2026 16

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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 […]

todayAugust 10, 2026 22

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, speaks at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon on Aug. 5, 2026. Credit: Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
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Georgia governor candidates focus on affordability at Chamber luncheon

Georgia governor candidates focus on affordability at Chamber luncheon The Georgia Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 2,000 community leaders to its annual Congressional Luncheon last week. The speakers included Gov. Brian Kemp, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and both candidates for governor, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson. The two candidates for governor harped on affordability while they spoke, particularly healthcare affordability, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. […]

todayAugust 10, 2026 15

Protesters gathered outside of the Atlanta U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office to demand for the release of Rodney Taylor. Credit: We Are CASA via Facebook.
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Lawsuit challenges delays in DACA renewal processing

Lawsuit challenges delays in DACA renewal processing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program recipients have had approval of their renewal applications delayed causing some to lose work permits and their jobs. Immigration rights activist organizations are now suing the federal government for the delays.  Program recipients are those who were brought to the U.S. as children with an undocumented status. They are allowed to live and work under […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 16

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Georgia ranks fourth for $1,000 monthly car payments, report finds

Georgia ranks fourth for $1,000 monthly car payments, report finds Georgia ranks among the states with the most car payments that are more than $1,000 per month, according to a LendingTree report. The report says that one in 10 Americans with an active car loan pay $1,000 or more per month. In Georgia, that rate goes up to 12%, making it the fourth-highest rate in the nation behind Texas, Alaska […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 10

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Rideout Arsenal to invest $22 million, create 120 jobs in Thomasville

Rideout Arsenal to invest $22 million, create 120 jobs in Thomasville Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Rideout Arsenal will be making a major investment in Thomasville.  The firearms designer and manufacturer is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility, which will create 120 new jobs over the next several years in the town. “Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with […]

todayJune 12, 2026 10