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State Supreme Court hears arguments in Georgia Power bid to stop plant from switching to EMC
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a dispute over a large manufacturer’s decision to choose Walton Electric Membership Corp. as its electricity supplier over Georgia Power. The state’s highest court is expected to rule in the coming months on the case that centers around Georgia Power claiming that it had “grandfather rights” under […]
Scofflaw expands hemp-derived beverage line, offers contract services to other brands
Scofflaw Brewing in Atlanta is ready to enter the nascent non-alcoholic market with a line of THC-infused beverages. At the same time, Scofflaw is extending their expertise in the hemp-derived beverage market to other brands. “We are excited to expand the Scofflaw brand into the growing market of sober-curious beverages...
Tracking higher rain chances to end the work week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Dry air will dominate the forecast in the short term, but the weather pattern turns more soggy to end the week. A calm and comfortable night is ahead across the Big Bend and South Georgia. We are tracking dry weather under a mostly clear sky. For most of us, low temperatures bottom out in the lower-70s, but a few spots may wake up in the upper-60s.
JD Vance speaking in Georgia hours before Kamala Harris’ DNC keynote
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hours before Vice President Kamala Harris makes history Thursday night, Republican vice presidential hopeful JD Vance will speak in south Georgia on an issue he and Donald Trump are making a central part of their campaign to return the 45th president to the White House.
Georgia Today: New election board rule; Legacy business grants; The Black church and dementia
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The state board of elections adopts a new rule critics say could delay certification; A new program offers financial assistance to Atlanta business owners; And a Georgia church makes efforts to reduce the stigma of Alzheimer's disease, and help those affected by it.
Legislators hear pros, cons of semesters vs. quarters in university system
Georgia lawmakers heard arguments for and against the University System of Georgia's current semester system compared to the quarter system the state's public colleges and universities used until 1999, with the semester system providing more opportunities for students to take courses and enter the workforce. The post Legislators hear pros, cons of semesters vs. quarters in university system appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
REPORT: Mental illness, suicides and drug overdoses lead preventable pregnancy-related deaths
LISTEN: A report from an organization that advocates for equity in health care ranks Georgia among the worst states for women’s health. The Commonwealth Fund says the state has several key issues to address. Georgia findings rank the state's performance on maternal and infant mortality rates, access to maternity providers and uninsured rates among pregnant women. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more.
Regulators approve plans for new Georgia Power plants driven by rising demand
ATLANTA (AP) — Utility regulators on Tuesday approved a plan for Georgia Power Co. to expand a power plant southwest of Atlanta. The Georgia Public Service Commission voted 5-0 for the unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co. to build three new fossil-fuel burning units at Plant Yates, near Newnan. The company has declined to say how […]
Nobody Wants to Work: 1.4 Million Georgians Hate Their Jobs
A new survey by CardRates.com revealed that a significant portion of Georgia’s workforce is dissatisfied with their current employment. According to the survey, 28% of workers in the state, roughly 1,389,710 people, admitted that they loathe their jobs. This figure is part of a larger national trend, where 38% of American workers, or approximately 59 million people, report dissatisfaction with their jobs.
Fresh-meals delivery company expanding in rural Georgia
ATLANTA – A national leader in delivering fresh meals will invest $6.3 million to expand its footprint in the rural community of Montezuma, creating more than 300 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. FreshRealm’s expansion in Macon County will allow the company to add several new lines, including ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook meals and meal kits. Kemp said the company fits in well with Georgia’s No.-1 industry – agriculture. ...
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