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Aug. 21, 2026 Georgia Recorder Atlanta left off the shortlist of 2028 DNC host cities Maya Homan reports, the Democratic National Committee has narrowed its list of host cities for its 2028 national convention — and Atlanta did not make the cut. The Democratic and Republican national conventions are held every four years, during which delegates officially select that year’s...
Aug. 20, 2026 Athens Banner-Herald Climate change threatens peach crops in the Southeast | Exclusive Erica Van Buren reports, horticulturalists are starting to ring a peach alarm bell as climate change takes a toll in such popular peach-growing states as South Carolina and Georgia. Climate change is impacting high-value commodity crops such as peaches in Georgia and South Carolina, primarily...
Aug. 19, 2026 WABE How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash Emily Jones reports, inside the vast QCells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, workers — and a bevy of robots — move ultra-thin slices of polysilicon through a lengthy series of machines and chemical baths to transform them into what are known as cells. In June, the plant,...
Aug. 18, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Georgia farmers learning to adapt to extreme heat | Exclusive Erica Van Buren reports, as hotter summers in Georgia become more frequent and intense due to climate change, academics say farmers are adjusting in an effort to maintain crops and livestock. Adapting to a changing climate is necessary because higher temperatures increase drought stress and...
Aug. 17, 2026 WSB TV University System of Georgia generates record $25.1 billion economic impact Staff reports, the University System of Georgia generated a record $25.1 billion economic impact for the state in Fiscal Year 2025, according to a report released Thursday. The total represents an 8.9% increase over the previous fiscal year. The study shows the University System of...
Aug. 14, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Beyond Tariffs: Georgia’s Belgian Investors Take the Long View While Adapting to Trade Pressures Trevor Williams reports, when Belgian pharmaceuticals firm UCB announced its $2 billion investment in Gwinnett County this year, few Georgians knew the company had already been in the state for three decades. That changed when the “sleeping giant” awoke with a plan...
Aug. 13, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority Port of Savannah exports up 8 percent in July Staff reports, the Georgia Ports Authority reported exports totaled nearly 115,000 TEUs, up 7.7 percent or more than 8,200 TEUs over July 2025. Imports reached 251,888, an increase of 5 percent or 12,300 TEUs. Over the shoulder view of young woman holding smartphone, having a...
Access to healthcare is more than an employee benefit. For many Georgia employers, it’s one of the largest business investments they make each year and a critical factor in attracting talent, supporting productivity, and managing long-term costs. Amanda Free, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia. Photo credit: Contributed Whether it’s a global company headquartered in metro...
Aug. 12, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Why warmer winters are putting Southern peaches at risk | 5 Things Erica Van Buren reports, peach growers in Georgia and South Carolina are adapting to warmer winters, earlier blooms and harsher heat, but the changes could affect both harvests and the regional economy. Aug. 12, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Unofficial Guide Issue...
The Dog Days of Summer are in full force. It’s hot. It’s humid. It’s summer in Georgia. Even though the children may have gone back to school, we’re all still traveling around soaking up the last drops of summer before fall ramps up and sports take up all of our weekends and free time! And we have suggestions for you....
Aug. 11, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia tax revenues remained strong in July, bolstered by the sales tax Ty Tagami reports, Georgia tax revenue continued rising in July, bolstered by strong receipts from the sales and use tax, which sent more money to local governments. Net tax collections were $2.57 billion, up $78.1 million from July 2025. Aug. 11,...
