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The Augusta Chronicle

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Georgia’s next governor should connect job training and safety net | Column

Georgia just set records for the number of people in its labor force. That's good news. But employers are still struggling to find skilled workers, and thousands of Georgians aren’t landing job offers despite the need for workers and the fact that the state has 275,000 open jobs. For Georgia’s next governor, closing that gap will be one of the biggest reform opportunities in the coming year. Both major gubernatorial candidates, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson, have said they want Georgians to have better jobs and greater economic opportunity. More: Former Augusta mayor urges Georgia voters to back Amendment 2 | Column At recent events in Atlanta, Jackson and Lance Bottoms outlined their proposals for growing Georgia’s businesses and economy. Jackson highlighted a new policy platform to strengthen local economies and create jobs. Lance Bottoms met with business owners and noted what she would do to support them if elected in November. Both are right to focus on economic opportunity. But the next governor-elect needs to think beyond simply creating jobs and supporting businesses. Georgia’s next leader should confront a structural problem that has received far less attention: Georgia's workforce and public assistance programs aren't designed to work together.

Georgia · 13d

Main Street Dollars

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Georgia power customers behind on bills cannot be cut off from November 15 to March 15 on freezing days if they sign a written payment plan

Georgia electric customers who have fallen behind on their bills get a cold-weather shield starting November 15. Between that date and March 15, a utility may not shut off residential electric service on a day when the forecast is below freezing, as long as the customer has agreed in writing to a payment plan, the […]

Georgia · 16d

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Sunswell Greens Expands Southeast Retail Footprint with Launch of Butterhead Lettuce at Target

LAKE WORTH, FL — Sunswell Greens, a Florida-based hydroponic greenhouse grower of specialty lettuces and microgreens, has expanded its retail footprint with the launch of its Butterhead Lettuce in select Target stores across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. The launch brings the company’s Florida-grown greens to more Southeastern shoppers through a major national retail network.

Florida · 14d
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Grice Connect

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2026 Georgia Farm Dog announced at Sunbelt Expo

Farm dogs help their farmers with a lot of tasks. They help move livestock. They guard cattle, chickens, sheep, and goats from predators. They ride along in the truck or tractor to keep their farmers company and relieve stress during long work days. Realizing the special role farm dogs play in helping their farmers, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) held its 3rd Annual Georgia Farm Dog of the Year contest this year to honor the canines who help with chores and offer unconditional love to their farmers. Riggs , a tri-red Australian Shepherd who lives on Shadow Lane Farm in Morgan County, was named the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year during the Willie B. Withers Sunbelt Expo Luncheon on October 20. As the winner, Riggs received a medal and his person, Kelly Smith , received a gift card to buy Riggs treats. Riggs & Kelly Smith: Riggs, a tri-red Australian Shepherd who lives in Morgan County with his owner, Kelly Smith, was named the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo on Oct. 20. | Photo courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau “For many Georgia farmers, a good farm dog is

Georgia · 13d
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Franchise Magazine USA

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Another Broken Egg Cafe Serving Up Powerful Refranchising Program

Another Broken Egg Cafe Brunch FeaturedOver the summer, Another Broken Egg Cafe announced a major...

Georgia · 14d

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Augusta leaders question Rick Jackson’s refinery investment, gas relief

Some Augusta leaders are raising questions about whether Republican governor candidate Rick Jackson would work to lower gas prices in Georgia.

Augusta, GA · 14d

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Southern Co. faces lawsuit over customer data breach

A Georgia customer filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Southern Company on Oct. 21, alleging the company failed to adequately protect customer information. The breach involved about 400,000 utility accounts, including roughly 300,000 Georgia Power accounts and 100,000 Alabama Power accounts. Southern Company says affected customers will be notified and...

Georgia · 15d

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Lawsuit accuses Southern Co. of failing to protect private data in 400,000-account breach

A Georgia resident is suing Southern Co., the parent company of Georgia Power, in a proposed class action after a cyberattack exposed information linked to many customer accounts. The lawsuit asks whether one of the state's largest utility companies had enough safeguards to protect the personal information customers trusted it...

Georgia · 13d

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SmartBank Expands into Georgia, Opens First Financial Center in Columbus

SmartBank has expanded into Georgia by opening of its first financial center in Columbus, marking the bank’s entry into the state and establishing a local team focused on commercial and private banking, relationship management and client service throughout west-central Georgia. Led by Trevor Wiley, Columbus market president, the financial...

Columbus, GA · 14d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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New $4 billion Audi plant expected to bring 4,500 jobs to middle Georgia

The facility is expected to deliver about 4,500 new jobs to middle Georgia.

Macon, GA · 17d

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Skip The Grocery Store: These 9 Georgia Farms Offer Locally Raised Beef To Take Home

In one small Georgia town, a 175-year-old general store now sells steaks from the farm that owns it. It also stocks tallow goods, pet chews, and ball caps from that same farm. I love that a grocery run there comes with a history lesson. That store is only one stop....

Georgia · 18d

The Current GA

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Proposed amendment aims to shield more Georgia farms from development

Georgia voters will have a chance to weigh in on a ballot measure that would expand a property tax relief program to include those who own larger swaths of farmland. The proposed constitutional amendment, which passed the Legislature in 2025 with broad bipartisan support, is the first question on the ballot. It would alter the Conservation Use Valuation Assessment, a tax relief program that allows farmers to pay property taxes based on the land’s productivity instead of the fair market value of the land, which could be much higher. Under it, landowners must keep the land in a qualifying use like agriculture or timber for 10 years in exchange for a reduced property tax rate.

Georgia · 17d

Now Georgia

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Your favorites made the cut. Help choose Northeast Georgia’s best.

Your favorites made the cut. Help choose Northeast Georgia’s best. The top five nominees are in, and now it’s your turn to help decide who earns the title of Best of Northeast Georgia. Voting is open now through Nov. 23 at bestofnortheastgeorgia.com, giving you a chance to show some love for the businesses, people, and places that make our corner of Georgia special…

Georgia · 15d

Miss Peach IV True Movers LLC

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Georgia Roots to Florida Roads: Trusted Movers for Residential & Family Relocations

In the world of moving services, George Richardson has carved a niche that turns the act of relocating into a seamless, stress-free experience. His company, Miss Peach IV True Movers, doesn't just move belongings; it moves lives, all across the sprawling state of Florida. "We love to make moving easy for everyone," George shares, a simple mantra that has become the cornerstone of his business.

Florida · 15d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia Power parent company sued over data breach with 400,000 customers exposed

In early October, Southern Co., the parent company of Georgia Power, announced thousands of its customers’ data was breached after a cyberattack.

Georgia · 16d

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33% Done: Georgia Cotton Producers Progressing With Harvests

Cotton harvests are well under way across Georgia. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop progress report, released on Monday, Oct. 26, 33% of the crop had been harvested, up from 26% the prior week. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, was at last week’s...

Georgia · 14d

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Plant It Georgia sows seeds of next generation of farmers

With young people becoming under-represented in the agriculture industry, Plant It Georgia is working to grow the next generation of farmers by bringing a mobile farming lab to students across the state. Our Chris Rosenthal joins us live from the lab.

Georgia · 14d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Georgia gets $10 million to boost teacher hiring efforts

Georgia’s Department of Education receives two multimillion-dollar federal grants to enhance teacher recruitment and retention.

Georgia · 15d

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GBB Reflects on Impacts made at Recent Events

As the Sunbelt Ag Expo wrapped up this past week, Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board reflects on the impact made over the past few weeks. “Yeah, you know, October is always a busy month for us at the Beef Board, and we just wrapped up the Ag Expo down in Moultrie. You know, coming off that 11-day run at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, I can tell you it’s a welcome change of pace,” reflected Doolittle.

Moultrie, GA · 14d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Unified Georgia job board will automate listings for school districts in 2027

Georgia will launch a unified statewide educator job board in 2027 to streamline teacher recruitment.

Georgia · 15d