Walmart planning massive distribution center in Carnesville
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp took some time out from his economic development trip to South America to announce that Walmart is planning its next high-tech, “next-generation” fulfillment center in Carnesville in Franklin County. At this point, “high tech” and “next-gen” may conjure up in the mind a small army of automated robots picking and putting packages all over a warehouse before they are loaded on to a truck somewhere but even today, this fulfillment center will create somewhere around 1,000 jobs and represents a $1.3 billion investment in Franklin County.
Carr announces massive big tech settlement after social media suit
Under a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., Georgia will receive close to $100 million and could receive almost $135 million. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said this is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s.
$20M in grants will help Georgia longleaf pine forests
The forestry industry plays an important role in Georgia by providing jobs and contributing to the state’s economy. U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, announced this week that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding $20 million for projects that will restore and protect longleaf pine forests in Georgia.
New laws in effect in Georgia today
It’s July 1st, and that means a lot of new laws go into effect in Georgia today following action taken during the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly. This includes laws impacting building permits, student cell phone use in schools, human trafficking and protections for senior citizens.
Kemp announces Rural Site Development grants
Since taking office as Georgia’s top leader, Gov. Brian Kemp has been committed to promoting growth in rural Georgia. As his second term draws closer to a close, Kemp announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority — totaling $7.8 million for 10 local projects across the state.
U.S. Reps Allen, McBath team up for bill aiding energy workers
In a bipartisan move, U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, and his Democratic colleague Rep. Lucy McBath, are working to advance legislation that they say would increase access to care for current and former energy workers.
Atlanta ready to handle diseases if World Cup crowds bring them
As Ebola rages in the Democratic Republic of Congo, that country’s national team played a World Cup match in Georgia Saturday.
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The Georgia Gang: Data centers, Mike Collins, Jackson restaurant backlash
Georgia Gang discusses Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins defending his campaign after questions about his son-in-law’s controversial social media posts, growing public opposition to large data center developments across Georgia, and the political backlash facing a South Fulton restaurant after hosting gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson.
Another former state lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic-related fraud
A third former Georgia lawmaker has pleaded guilty to unemployment assistance fraud in federal court in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Opinion: ABC of Georgia: State’s $80.9B commercial construction industry is a force; Good policy will keep us growing
Anywhere you drive across our state – from Savannah to Sandy Springs – you’re likely to pass an active construction site. You might drive by the expansion of the Port of Savannah, the Rivian plant, new mixed-use development near the Battery Atlanta, the Atlanta Beltline’s rails-to-trails project, or new student housing rising in Midtown.
Opinion: Washington should let Georgia decide its own future on sports betting
Georgians have been having an open debate about sports betting for several years now. Since the Supreme Court cleared the way for states to make their own decisions back in 2018, lawmakers in Georgia have introduced multiple proposals to bring betting out of the shadows and into a regulated marketplace.
Opinion: A personal investment in Georgia’s future
Workforce development has been a passion of mine since my very first day in the Georgia General Assembly, and it’s one of the great successes of this past legislative session. It is already shaping lives and making a real difference across our state.
