With World Cup looming, Atlanta named No. 1 city for sports business
While Georgia continues to pull in the top ranking for the No. 1 state to do business year after year, Atlanta has earned the ranking of No. 1 city for sports business. The recognition came from Sports Business Journal as Atlanta prepares to host the World Cup matches in a few weeks.
New report some good news for Georgia roads
A new report from Construction Coverage, a research firm for the industry, has been released that shows Georgia performing well compared to much of the country on the condition of our transportation system.
Lawmakers reestablish Lake Lanier Caucus to address water concerns
Emphasizing the importance of Lake Lanier as a crucial water source for millions and a major recreational hub, two state lawmakers want to know exactly what’s going on with taste and odor issues in the lake and the Chattahoochee River.
Georgia Ports’ Blue Ridge Connector nearing completion
The Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Gainesville facility is taking shape. According to GPA officials, construction on the Blue Ridge Connector Inland Terminal is now 95 percent complete, and the latest addition to the port’s inland rail network will open for operation later this year.
New study finds construction labor gap a barrier to post-disaster recovery
A year on from the Los Angeles wildfires, with wide areas burned and destroyed, rebuilding is taker longer than many had anticipated. A new study from the Home Depot Foundation and Morning Consult highlights the issue that even if funding, and the will, to rebuild is there, the labor and manpower required for rebuilding can often be the biggest impediment.
Georgia top national leader in illegal alien arrests
The Deportation Data Project at University of California-Berkeley is collecting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data it receives from a recurring open record request. The numbers reveal that, of the top 10 U.S. states for raw numbers of illegal immigration arrests, Georgia ranks No. 4 behind Texas, Florida and California.
Special elections set to fill seats of Dem lawmakers
The dates for a pair of special elections to fill the seats of two Democrat state House members who resigned from their seats earlier this month have been set.
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Students who skip school could face new punishments, including loss of driver’s license
Students with too many unexcused absences would be barred from playing sports and could lose their driver’s license under legislation approved by the state Senate Thursday.
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Immediate fair trials needed for Fulton Co. jail detainees
Criminal justice, including the never-ending YSL gang trial, is concerning a significant portion of Fulton County residents as they brace themselves for the final bill of the taxpayer-funded longest trial in Georgia history under the direction of District Attorney Fani Willis.
Check out the progress & growth in Fayetteville
Fayetteville has always been a great place to live and raise a family – close enough to Atlanta to access jobs and activities, far enough away to stay a quiet, tight-knit community. Yet, eventually, superheroes found out about us.
Opinion: Georgia highlights the nation’s nuclear energy aspirations
Georgia’s recent achievement in nuclear energy marks a significant milestone, echoing historic breakthroughs like the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Roger Bannister’s sub-four-minute mile.
