Georgians have had a great run during President Donald Trump’s first term, and that looks to continue with another local judge getting a nomination to the federal bench. William “Billy” McCrary Ray II, a Grayson native who currently serves as the presiding judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals, was nominated by the White House to serve as a district judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. A big promotion for Ray, who under Trump’s presidency sees his ship RISING…
Ag giant Cargill opens Atlanta office
Cargill, the multinational food giant based out of Minnesota, opened a new office this month in Midtown Atlanta from which it will operate its Digital Technology and Data organization, seeking to implement cutting edge data engineering and generative artificial intelligence into the ag industry. With Atlanta’s burgeoning presence as a tech hub and Georgia’s sterling reputation as an agricultural center “provide an ideal backdrop for Cargill’s investment in technology and innovation,” said Brian Sikes, Cargill Board Chair and CEO. The office will immediately create some 400 highly-skilled tech jobs with room to grow as the office expands its reach. RISING…