Italian tire company makes major investment in Rome (Georgia)
In 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp led an economic development trip to Italy, laying the foundation for a major announcement that came Tuesday. According to Kemp, Pirelli, a world leader in tire production, will create 1,000 new jobs as part of multi-year, $1.2 billion expansion of its existing facility in Rome, Georgia.
Jack convenes hearing on impact of digital assets on small businesses
U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, R-Ga., is examining the impact of digital assets on small businesses. As chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, Jack recently convened a hearing titled “Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses,” exploring the opportunities and challenges that digital assets present for America’s small business community.
Nearly $1M awarded to Georgia ‘Farm to Food Bank’ program
With reports indicating that one in eight Georgians struggle to put enough nutritious food on the table while nearly 40 percent of food is wasted, farmers across the state have teamed with several regional food banks to recover surplus produce and help end hunger through the Farm to Food Bank Program
Governor, First Lady Kemp visit Chile and Peru as part of economic mission
Chile and Peru are “important trading partners” for Georgia, and Gov. Brian Kemp wants to keep those partnerships strong. Kemp announced Monday that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission to the South American nations.
Wise returns to PSC to fill unexpired term
A familiar face is returning to the Georgia Public Service Commission – at least for a short time. Gov. Brian Kemp announced late last week that he is appointing Stan Wise to the District 5 seat to fill out the unexpired term of Commissioner Tricia Pridemore. Wise previously served on the Commission for 24 years, from 1995 to 2018, and chaired the regulatory body multiple times.
Delta tops 2026 PEOPLE ‘Companies that Care’ list
As part of PEOPLE’s (the magazine) ongoing Great Place to Work project, they publish an annual “Companies that Care” category. Developed out of the largest ongoing annual workforce study, more than 1.3 million employee survey responses help to inform the data from companies eligible for the list.
Georgia Forestry Commission optimistic at Georgia Farm Bureau conference
The Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Conference was held in Tifton last week, featuring a number of updates on commodities and farm news from across the state. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Director and State Forester Johnny Sabo gave an update with some good news for an industry that has seen some tough times the last few years.
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Growth in income and sales taxes boosts state coffers in August
Georgia collected nearly $2.5 billion in net tax revenue in August, a 3.5% increase from August 2025, extending the overall year-over-year gains recorded in July.
The 9/11 Attack: Remembering horror & heroism
I’d trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday
–Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, “Me and Bobby McGee”
This haunting lyric, made famous by the legendary Janis Joplin, has been stuck in my brain on today’s 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack.
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Opinion: Georgia’s next competitive advantage is in the sky
Georgia has never prospered by standing still. From building the world’s busiest airport to becoming one of America’s leading logistics, manufacturing, and technology hubs, our state has consistently embraced innovations that connect people, commerce, and ideas. The next transportation revolution is already on the horizon, and Georgia should position itself to lead it.
Opinion: Lying Georgia judge – Resign or be impeached
Judge Eleanor Ross, appointed to the U.S. District Court in Georgia by President Barack Obama, committed a felony when she lied to a federal official about carrying on an extramarital affair in her judicial chambers over a series of years.
Opinion: Don’t make a $150 million panic purchase
The special session that almost nobody wanted is about to begin. The greatest danger is not that lawmakers will do too little. It’s that they will do too much.
