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

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 […]

September 7, 2026 3

Community

Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million travelers over Labor Day travel period

Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million travelers over Labor Day travel period It’s Labor Day weekend and the world’s busiest airport for passengers is expecting a surge of travelers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects around 2.3 million travelers to pass through Atlanta from Sep. 2 through Sep. 9. If that happens, officials say that would be a 1% increase from last year’s holiday travel. Friday, Sep. 4 is expected to be […]

September 4, 2026 8

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Business

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 […]

September 4, 2026 6

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.

Featured

Federal inspections find improvements at Georgia ICE detention facilities. Concerns remain.

Federal inspections find improvements at Georgia ICE detention facilities. Concerns remain. Federal inspections show that Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Georgia have improved since last year, according to WABE. People detained at the facilities, advocates and lawmakers have continued to raise concerns about medical care and living conditions in the facilities. Georgia’s ICE detention facilities include Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Robert A […]

September 3, 2026 7

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Education

Georgia House speaker announces members of new literacy task force

Georgia House speaker announces members of new literacy task force Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announced Monday members of the Georgia Literacy Task Force. The task force will be responsible for evaluating and recommending key components of the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, including reviewing instructional materials, and professional learning programs. “The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 marks a historic milestone and generational investment in the future of […]

September 3, 2026 11

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Atlanta nurse urges early health care after unexpected brain tumor discovery

Atlanta nurse urges early health care after unexpected brain tumor discovery A 24-year-old nurse in Atlanta encourages people to seek health care early after unexpectedly finding out that she had a brain tumor. Cameron Ferenchik went to a normal doctor's appointment after noticing swollen lymph nodes in her neck. An MRI revealed that her lymph nodes were fine, but she had a tumor in her brain blocking the flow of […]

September 2, 2026 7

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Community

Georgia proposes major expansion of protected species list, public can weigh in

Georgia proposes major expansion of protected species list, public can weigh in The public has a chance to weigh in on proposed changes to Georgia’s protected species list. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced that the public comment period opened Aug. 28 and will last until Sept. 20. The proposed revisions will mark the first major change to the state’s conservation catalog in 20 years. The total number of […]

September 2, 2026 8

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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Bottoms challenges Jackson to six debates as Georgia governor race heats up

Bottoms challenges Jackson to six debates as Georgia governor race heats up Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms laid out her ethics platform last week in Atlanta and is now challenging Republican opponent Rick Jackson to six debates ahead of the November election. At a campaign event on Thursday, Bottoms released an ethics policy largely centered around limiting business interests of the governor with the state, according to GPB […]

September 1, 2026 7

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