AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce & Construction: Douglas County’s Construction Ready program is graduating a new batch of trainees after a 20-day crash course and contractor meet-and-greets, aiming to plug Georgia’s skilled-trades shortage that’s delaying projects. State Funding: Georgia Serves awarded $5.41 million in AmeriCorps grants to 17 organizations statewide, supporting more than 600 members across education, health, homelessness, disability support and financial literacy. Manufacturing Watch: A Reuters report says U.S. manufacturing activity eased in August as new orders slowed and input prices stayed high, even as AI buildouts and inventory replenishment offer support. Local Infrastructure & Flooding: Effingham Parkway construction delays are again drawing complaints from nearby business owners who say runoff changes contributed to devastating flooding. Energy Prices: GasBuddy data shows Chattooga County’s lowest midgrade price hit $4.23 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 22, with Georgia averages rising week over week. Industrial Equipment Deal: Tiger Commercial & Industrial completed the sale of fabrication and assembly machinery from Auzmet’s former Alpharetta plant, part of a broader equipment liquidation. Public Health: The American Cancer Society highlights a 3% annual rise in prostate cancer diagnoses and urges earlier screening conversations.
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