AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: CDC says shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell is linked to a cyclospora outbreak in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia; FDA traced it to a supplier tied to Taylor Fresh Foods and Taco Bell says it will stop using that supplier while officials check remaining product. Public Health & Industry: Georgia farmers and consumers weigh in on cyclospora risk, with one metro Atlanta grower pointing to tight USDA-aligned harvesting practices. Local Infrastructure: Bibb County jail expansion is reshaping parking and traffic around the Law Enforcement Center in Macon, with a west lot closing Saturday and new access routes for visitors. Energy/Water & Land Use: Flint Riverkeeper highlights how data centers could affect water in the Flint River watershed, listing facilities in multiple counties and noting moratoriums and zoning changes across Georgia. Business Expansion: Brooklet aerospace manufacturer American Aero secured investment from Kinderhook Industries for a new 47,000-square-foot facility to expand business aviation production. Regulatory/Planning: Bulloch County staff propose removing permissive language for data centers and crypto mining from zoning rules after a prior moratorium. Health Care Policy: ASRS data show Medicaid reimbursement for vitreoretinal surgeries varies widely by state, with Georgia Retina’s presenter warning access could be hit by funding cuts. Transportation: Alpharetta businesses along Highway 9 complain about years-long GDOT work, citing ongoing access problems despite the project now nearing completion.
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