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Kemp headed to South America for trade mission

Kemp headed to South America for trade mission

Governor Brian Kemp is set to lead a trade mission to Brazil and Argentina this week, aiming to bolster Georgia's economic ties with the two South American nations.
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Southern District of Georgia gets new U.S. attorney

Southern District of Georgia gets new U.S. attorney

In a ceremony held at the federal courthouse in Augusta, Margaret "Meg" Heap took the oath of office on Monday, becoming the new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, a role she steps into after a career in state-level law.
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International Paper to close two Georgia mills, laying off 1,100 employees

International Paper to close two Georgia mills, laying off 1,100 employees

International Paper announced Thursday it will close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia, a move that will result in approximately 1,100 employees losing their jobs. The closures, impacting mills in Savannah and Riceboro, are scheduled to occur by the end of next month, signaling a significant blow to the region's economy.
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Georgia Senate eyeing need-based college scholarships

Georgia Senate eyeing need-based college scholarships

Georgia lawmakers are considering expanding the state's college aid programs beyond the existing merit-based HOPE Scholarship to include a need-based initiative, sparking a new debate on higher education affordability.
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First of three new Georgia Power gas turbines arrives at Plant Yates

First of three new Georgia Power gas turbines arrives at Plant Yates

Atlanta-based utility Georgia Power announced Friday that it has taken delivery of the first of three new gas turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan, marking a significant expansion of its electrical generation capacity.
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Georgia unemployment rate down to 3.4%

Georgia unemployment rate down to 3.4%

Georgia's unemployment rate edged down to 3.4% last month, according to a report released Thursday by the state Department of Labor, signaling a continued positive trend for the state's labor market.
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University System Board of Regents adopts $3.87B budget request

University System Board of Regents adopts $3.87B budget request

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved a substantial $3.87 billion fiscal year 2027 operating budget request, signaling significant investment in the state's higher education institutions.
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University System of Georgia packs huge economic punch

University System of Georgia packs huge economic punch

The University System of Georgia (USG) is making a massive economic impact, generating $23.1 billion in fiscal year 2024, according to two new studies released Tuesday. The findings highlight the system's vital role in both the state's economy and the financial futures of its graduates.
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PSC sets hearings on Georgia Power plan for more generating capacity

PSC sets hearings on Georgia Power plan for more generating capacity

Georgia energy regulators have voted to hold public hearings this fall regarding Georgia Power's request to certify nearly 10,000 megawatts of new power-generating capacity, a proposal that environmental groups warn relies heavily on fossil fuels.
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Georgia lawmakers to weigh repealing state income tax

Georgia lawmakers to weigh repealing state income tax

Policy experts on both sides of the aisle are urging caution as Georgia prepares to debate the potential elimination of its state income tax, a move that could drastically reshape the state's fiscal landscape.
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