AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJobs: Georgia’s labor force reached 5.50 million and employment 5.33 million in September, marking a ninth straight month of records. Initial jobless claims fell to their lowest level since 1974, while unemployment edged up to 3.3%. Transportation: GDOT is choosing a private partner to build 19 miles of I-285 express lanes, with toll revenue going to the partner for 50 years. The Georgia Ports Authority also won $11.95 million for truck parking in Garden City. Investment: Macon-Bibb approved bond plans of up to $90 million tied to Costco, including road improvements; county and school board approvals are still needed. Hyundai Transys plans a nearly $560 million Georgia expansion. Technology: Georgia Tech and Emory committed more than $1.175 billion to AI research, bolstering Atlanta’s bid to become a research hub. Business Costs & Safety: A Georgia Supreme Court ruling voiding Chatham County’s fire fee could shift costs to property taxpayers, including businesses. Meanwhile, the fatal Six Flags Over Georgia ride incident has put state amusement-ride oversight under scrutiny.
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