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City and sports leaders talk impacts of the athletic industry on Atlanta

The Atlanta Press Club continued its Newsmaker Leadership series with a look at the business of sports in the city, Atlanta’s expanding athletics industry and tangible community impacts at a March 27 panel of sports leaders in the region.  Moderated by longtime Atlanta sports journalist Jeff Schultz, the City of Atlanta’s Chief Operating Officer Lisa The post City and sports leaders talk impacts of the athletic industry on Atlanta appeared first on SaportaReport. SaportaReport Read

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Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

Georgia lawmakers gave final passage Thursday to a change in state law that would allow a private utility to provide water service for new homes near Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicle plant without first getting permission from local governments. The state Senate approved House Bill 1146 by a vote of 32-22 on the final day of the legislative session. The measure now goes to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to be signed into law. Hyundai broke ground in October

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Law that would ban the American Library Association from Georgia falls short on final day of session

Sine Die is a day when lawmakers, lobbyists, reporters and engaged members of the public prepare for a long haul — it’s the final day of Georgia’s 40-day legislative session.  People often describe the morning hours of Day 40 as a time to “hurry up and wait.” Typically, the big stuff — controversial legislation that turns heads and makes headlines — comes up in the hours when the sun has set and the session’s midnight

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How will the bridge collapse in Baltimore impact the supply chain?

In the wake of the unexpected collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore, a pivotal artery for the nation’s supply chain, businesses and consumers alike are bracing for the fallout. The collapse, caused by a container ship’s collision with the bridge, has sparked a logistical scramble to reroute goods, with significant implications for the Eastern Seaboard’s shipping capacity. The Port of Baltimore, renowned for its efficiency in handling autos and

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Highway Heist: Georgia Community on Alert for Stolen Semi-Truck

🔍 The Gist: Police in Temple report a stolen 2013 Black Peterbilt truck and Great Dane trailer and are urging witnesses to come forward. ✏️ The Details: The local community is on high alert following the theft of a significant piece of commercial transportation equipment. A black 2013 Peterbilt truck, coupled with a white Great Dane semi-trailer, marked with the number 267, was reported stolen on Wednesday evening. 📊 By The Numbers: ❗️ Why It

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Georgia Power, PSC staff strike deal to build new gas turbines

This coverage is made possible through a partnership with WABE and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Georgia’s largest electric utility would build new natural gas turbines, add batteries and buy more electricity under a surprise agreement filed early Wednesday.  If approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission, the deal between Georgia Power and the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy staff would resolve the company’s