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Blue Bird Corporation Expands Peach County, Georgia, Manufacturing Operations

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation plans to expand its operations in Fort Valley, Georgia. The approximately $300 million project is expected to create 375 jobs in Peach County over the next three years. The investment will include the construction of a 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility that will produce Type...

Fort Valley, GA · 18d
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1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

[This is an evergreen article that we schedule for updating, improving and republishing periodically. It originally appeared on July 5, 2025]. The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century.

Georgia · 18d
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I-75 Lane Closures, Delays for Bridge Work in Macon Begin October 23

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) reports that I-75 drivers traveling through Bibb County should prepare for overnight single-lane closures on I-75 southbound at the bridges over State Route 87 near Exit 171. Contractors will perform bridge maintenance and prepare for barrier wall construction during the October 23–26, 2026, work period.

Macon, GA · 19d
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Georgia extends gas tax suspension through Nov. 30

Gov. Brian Kemp extended Georgia’s suspension of the state motor fuel excise tax through Nov. 30, keeping the measure in place through the Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

Georgia · 17d

Atlanta News First

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Gov. Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension

Georgia · 17d

Grice Connect

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Southeast Georgia Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory Oct. 24 – Oct. 30

All work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for workers. Traffic interruptions are listed below by interstates, categories, and counties. Interstate 95 I-95 N MP 111 - 112.5 Chatham/Effingham Counties From Knoxboro Creek Bridge to Savannah River Bridge Tues. – Fri. 10pm – 5am Lane Closures for SCDOT I-95 Widening 9/2025 - 12/2027 I-95 NB Ramp Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Chatham County Exit 106 On-Ramp Right Shoulder Closure for Drilling Closure to allow traffic to continue to flow 7pm to 5am Monday- Friday I-95 SB & NB at MP 93 – MP 91 Bryan County North & Southbound Lane Closures Bridge Rehabilitation Nightly Single Lane Closures Friday– Monday 7pm – 5am I-95 NB & SB MP 85 – 97 Chatham/Bryan County Resurfacing CSX Bridge North of Quacco Rd Overpass Single and Double Lane NB & SB (Mon-Fri) Weekend Double Lane NB & SB (Friday-Sunday Nights) Monday – Thursday 7pm – 5am Friday – Sunday 7pm –5am (Continuous closures allowed) Exit 87 /Exit 90 SB & NB Alternating Ramp Closure 9/18-10/31/2026 7pm –6am Follow Detour I-95 SB & NB, MP 58 -

Georgia · 18d

Transportation Today News

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Georgia DOT announces progress on I-285/I-20 East Interchange Project

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced recently that it had substantially completed the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project to reconstruct what had previously been ranked as one of the worst bottlenecks in the country. The project, located in DeKalb County, included eight bridges and more than 11 lane-miles of improvements. Using the Design-Build-Binance (DBF) model, the […] The post Georgia DOT announces progress on I-285/I-20 East Interchange Project appeared first on Transportation Today .

Dekalb County, GA · 20d

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Cheapest gas stations in Georgia

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Georgia using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 1940 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Tucker, GA. - Price: $3.29. #9. Marathon (tie) - Address: 139 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA. - Price:...

Georgia · 19d

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Iconic yellow school bus manufacturer to expand operations in Georgia

GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Blue Bird Corporation plans to invest an estimated $300 million in a new facility in Fort Valley and create 375 new jobs in the area over the next three years. Blue Bird school buses are used in schools around the globe and are […]

Fort Valley, GA · 20d

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Gas Dropped To 97 Cents In Georgia Price War, Then The Police Had To Step In

With gasoline costing nearly $4 per gallon in Georgia, drivers probably weren’t expecting to see prices from decades ago. Yet that’s exactly what happened in Powder Springs, where two neighboring gas stations started a price ... Read more

Powder Springs, GA · 21d

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Gas Prices Drop in Georgia

Georgia gas prices may be easing, but rising oil prices could slow further relief at the pump. Crude oil climbed sharply last Friday amid concerns about global supply disruptions. While Georgia drivers are seeing some relief, continued volatility in the oil market could put renewed pressure on prices. The state average currently sits at $3.73 per gallon, subject to overnight changes.

Georgia · 21d

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Georgia to receive $12.5 million in federal funds for rail upgrades

WASHINGTON (WRDW/WAGT) — The Federal Railroad Administration is sending $12.5 million to Georgia as part of a $2.3 billion national rail investment. The funding was announced Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. The funding comes from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program and is...

Georgia · 22d

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Pump price is trucking’s #1 concern: ATRI survey

This year’s study of the top issues facing trucking undertaken by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) had a number one concern that didn’t even crack the top 10 in the prior two years: fuel prices. That issue was number one in the responses submitted by drivers and...

Georgia · 22d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Gas prices easing up, AAA says

Georgia gas prices may be falling, but rising oil prices could limit further savings at the pump, says AAA.

Georgia · 22d

WRDW-TV

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Georgia to receive $12.5 million in federal funds for rail upgrades

The Federal Railroad Administration is sending $12.5 million to Georgia as part of a $2.3 billion national rail investment.

Georgia · 21d

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Daily News Briefs: Friday, October 16, 2026

This is a Subscribers-Only area. If you are a subscriber, please login. If not... Georgia DOT Earns Four Awards For P3 Excellence And Innovation. Georgia DOT “has received four 2026 P3 Awards, earning international recognition for innovative transportation and broadband infrastructure projects that are helping shape Georgia’s future,” the agency announced this week. The awards were presented October 1 in New York City at the annual P3 Awards ceremony honoring projects, organizations, and individuals advancing P3 development in North and South America.

Georgia · 25d

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People in Georgia get lucky to fill their tanks for prices as low as 97 cents

Georgia · 26d

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Skyway Drive closure runs daily 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warner Robins through Oct. 23

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — A section of Skyway Drive in Warner Robins will close daily between Biltmore Terrace and Morningside Drive starting Thursday, through October 23, for public works. The City of Warner Robins says they will close a section of Skyway Drive between Biltmore Terrace and Morningside...

Warner Robins, GA · 27d