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.
Clyde calls for impeachment of scandal-embroiled judge
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, wants an Obama-appointed Georgia Judge held accountable for her actions after an investigation found she had sex with a high-ranking police officer in her chambers and attended a partisan political event for Fulton County DA Fani Willis.
Bishop: Funding bill fall shorts for families, farmers
U.S Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, who serves as the top Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, says he voted against H.R. 8646, the subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2027 funding bill because it falls short for Georgia families, farmers and rural communities.
Atlanta gave Muslim activists $35k; didn’t track how it got spent
Atlanta’s city government gave a Muslim activist group that raised money for Gaza a $35,000 donation on top of $250,000 in federal grants, a continuing investigation by The Center Square has found.
Lt. governor election-related letter “false, reprehensible”
Last week a letter to GOP lieutenant governor candidate and former state Senate President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy from Cobb County attorney Drew Ashby demanded the release of confidential records regarding potential sexual harassment claims against him. Ashby wrote to Kennedy specifically requesting that he release a former state Senate staffer identified by her initials “from all secrecy obligations that they owe to you.”
Georgia releases “first of its kind” school safety resource
Over the last three years, the Georgia General Assembly has committed more than $300 million to strengthen school security. This reflects the environment among state officials and stakeholders regarding student and staff safety.
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The Georgia Gang: New polling and a Fulton legal setback
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss brand-new polling numbers in the highly competitive Senate and governor’s races, a significant legal setback for the Department of Justice’s investigation into Fulton County, and growing community pushback over local data centers.
Ga. CEO: How sports are driving business in Georgia
Director of Partnerships and Events at Global Atlanta Michal Anne Jensby explains how sports can be a driver for business and how Global Atlanta is connnecting the world to Georgia through the FIFA World Cup. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO below:
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Opinion: Delivering on our promises – Roswell’s transformation since 2022
When I took office in January 2022, I made a commitment to the people of Roswell: that we would not simply talk, we would deliver results. Our vision is bold: to make Roswell the No. 1 family community in America. Our mission is clear: to provide our citizens with an exceptional quality of life.
Opinion: Georgia’s gaming future – a crucial revenue opportunity
As state legislators begin setting the agenda for their 2026 legislative session, the conversation surrounding gaming in Georgia is heating up and for good reason. In August, I had the honor of testifying before the Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming about the excellent sites around the state for destination gaming resorts.
Opinion: All that glitters… Bringing balance to Georgia’s gambling fight
All that glitters is gold, according to the sparkling sales pitches delivered by the parade of gambling lobbyists at the Capitol on August 25th. But for the state House Study Committee on “gaming” to make informed decisions about proposed gambling expansion in Georgia, members should also hear in-depth presentations from a range of gambling opponents.
