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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New auto parts plant coming to Emanuel County, bringing 200 jobs A new automotive production facility is coming to Emanuel County bringing with it 200 new jobs over the next several years. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million into the facility, according to a news release. “Georgia’s thriving automotive industry is creating new opportunities for Georgians statewide, no matter their zip code,” […]
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs amid cost-cutting push involving Amazon United Parcel Service says it plans to reduce its workforce by as many as 30,000 jobs this year as part of a broader effort to cut costs and streamline operations. During a company earnings call Tuesday, UPS Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes said the reductions will focus on operational roles and are expected to be carried out […]
South Georgia town bucks national trends with falling unemployment in 2025 Although inflation and unemployment rose across the United States in 2025, a small town in south Georgia saw significant economic growth. WALB 10 reports that Moultrie and Colquitt County saw its unemployment rate drop from 3.9% to 3.4%. Nationally, unemployment rose from 4.1% to 4.4% in 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Moultrie City Manager Peter […]
Trump-era wage cut slashes pay for thousands of Georgia migrant farmworkers A Trump administration policy change cut wages of thousands of migrant farmworkers in Georgia. The federal government slashed minimum hourly wages from $16.08 to $10.52 for the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The program allows migrant workers to come to the U.S. on a temporary visa to work in positions that farmers cannot fill […]
Brazil’s Grupo Vialume to invest $4.4M, bring 150 jobs to Colquitt-Miller County A São Paulo company plans to invest $4.4 million to establish its manufacturing operations in Colquitt-Miller County. Grupo Vialume, a family-owned transportation safety manufacturer, will create 150 new jobs over the next seven years at its new manufacturing and recycling hub in the City of Colquitt, according to a news release. “We are excited to welcome Grupo Vialume […]
Ron Roberts is a Georgia-born radio veteran and host of The Ron Show, Atlanta's only progressive audio platform airing weekdays on AmericaOne Radio. With an extensive background as an FM radio program director and broadcaster skilled in audio editing, voice acting, and commercials, Ron brings nearly three decades of radio experience to his show. The show covers Atlanta, metro Atlanta, Georgia, and national politics from a unique perspective—he's a self-described "run-of-the-mill Georgia-born gay progressive cat-dad realtor & talk show host". Ron frequently welcomes guests ranging from local activists to prominent national figures, including Marianne Williamson, Rep. Nikema Williams, actor Michael Kelly, and Sen. Shea Roberts.
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