AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health: FDA and CDC linked a frozen organic blueberries E. coli outbreak to Publix’s GreenWise brand, with 12 illnesses (11 Florida, 1 Georgia) and recalls across multiple states including Georgia. Consumer Protection: Georgia AG Chris Carr won a court order against MV Realty, barring the company from doing business in the state and ordering $1 million in restitution to homeowners after “Homeowner Benefit Agreement” schemes. Energy & Infrastructure: Energy Transfer priced $1.75B in junior subordinated notes to refinance preferred units and support general financing needs. Manufacturing & Defense Tech: Georgia Tech startup Askari is building counter-drone systems to detect, track, and stop hostile drones. Local Economy & Food Access: Retaaza expanded its DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market with more weekly stops to boost access to Georgia-grown produce. Business & Jobs: Statesboro moved forward with an 85% grant-funded hydrologic and hydraulic study for Little Lott’s Creek flood mitigation. Sports/Industry: Rivian shares slid after a planned 75M-share offering tied to funding for its Georgia plant ramp. Community Safety: Highway 17 near Thomson reopened after a fatal crash investigation shut the road for hours.
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