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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 5

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Economics

Georgia awards $26 Million for transportation and airport projects

Georgia awards $26 Million for transportation and airport projects Gov. Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced Tuesday $26 million in funding for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants and low-interest loans. The funding will support 20 transportation roadway projects and two regional airport hangar projects. "These awards are on top of the historic funding we've put toward local transportation projects in recent years, and today's […]

todayJune 11, 2026 6

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Authority Brands bringing 390 jobs, new headquarters to Cobb County

Authority Brands bringing 390 jobs, new headquarters to Cobb County A leading home-service brand is bringing its new headquarters to Cobb County and with it nearly 400 new jobs. Authority Brands plans to establish a Franchisee Success Center in Cobb County, which will create 390 new jobs and invest around $13 million in the next several years. “We’re proud that Authority Brands has chosen to relocate to the No. 1 […]

todayJune 10, 2026 7

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Georgia energy leaders discuss data centers and future power demands

Georgia energy leaders discuss data centers and future power demands The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its first “State of Energy” event at the Coca-Cola headquarters in downtown Atlanta. Key speakers at the event included leaders from Kia Georgia, Georgia Power and the Chamber, and more attended the event from the energy sector to discuss how Georgia will fuel its future. One of the most pressing topics discussed was the […]

todayMay 29, 2026 12

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Truck safety advocates renew calls for rules after Collins probe

Truck safety advocates renew calls for rules after Collins probe A ProPublica investigation into U.S. Rep. Mike Collins’ trucking business safety record sparked a renewal of safety advocates calling for stronger trucking regulations. The investigation found that crashes involving truckers that worked for the company have killed five people and injured more than 50 others over the past 25 years. It also found that the company has a higher rate […]

todayMay 19, 2026 8

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Georgia small businesses struggle with tariffs and rising operating costs

Georgia small businesses struggle with tariffs and rising operating costs Georgia small businesses are feeling the pinch from tariffs and rising costs. Katrina Golden owns Lil Mama’s Sweet Treats which serves coffee and baked goods at the VA Medical Center in downtown Augusta.  She said rising costs and job uncertainty caused less people to buy from her shop. “Long term, it’s not sustainable for small businesses,” Golden said. “Just bottom […]

todayMay 13, 2026 15

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Gov. Kemp signs tax cuts, business growth bills into Georgia law

Gov. Kemp signs tax cuts, business growth bills into Georgia law Gov. Brian Kemp signed another round of bills Monday focused on lowering taxes and supporting economic growth. "We've remained the No. 1 state for business for a historic 12 consecutive years because of our commitment to growing opportunity and budgeting conservatively," Kemp said in a news release. "That approach has allowed us to return billions of dollars to taxpayers, […]

todayMay 12, 2026 7

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Kemp signs 10 Georgia bills impacting agriculture, forestry and water policy

Kemp signs 10 Georgia bills impacting agriculture, forestry and water policy Gov. Brian Kemp signed 10 bills last week that impact Georgia agriculture and natural resources. The signing follows several days of Kemp approving legislation ahead of the Tuesday deadline to either sign or veto bills passed by the Georgia legislature before they become law. "Georgia's farming and foresting families are some of the toughest people in our state who, […]

todayMay 11, 2026 15

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Georgia clean energy jobs surge, but policy shifts slow growth

Georgia clean energy jobs surge, but policy shifts slow growth Despite national and state policy, the clean energy sector in Georgia still shows some promise. Zach Amittay, the Southeast advocate for E2, said their latest data from 2024 shows that Georgia has more than 83,000 clean energy jobs across the state and ranks 15th nationwide. “So Georgia is by most accounts a leader in clean energy jobs nationally, and in […]

todayApril 14, 2026 25