AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoConstruction Jobs Pay Spike: A USA TODAY analysis of ADP data finds pay gains are surging for workers switching into construction, with June job-changers up 12.9% year over year and median pay around $59,000—highlighting a widening wage gap versus slower-raising sectors. Atlanta Sidewalk Gaps: Atlanta leaders broke ground on a $2.9 million Beecher Road sidewalk project in southwest Atlanta to improve walkability and safety where sidewalks are missing. Food Safety Watch: Health officials report a growing salmonella outbreak tied to Mexican jalapeños (345 sick in 27 states) alongside a large cyclosporiasis surge, prompting more recalls and renewed prep-and-wash reminders. Water Cybersecurity Push: A coalition says cyberattacks on water systems show critical security gaps and is urging new federal direction, funding, and legislation. Georgia Tech & Aerospace: Georgia Tech awarded an M.S. in aerospace engineering to Garrett Beebe, part of a large spring commencement cohort. Local Business Development: Macon-Bibb planners will consider rezoning for a proposed Dollar General on Northside Drive. Invasive Pest Update: UGA researchers ask residents to help track the invasive yellow-legged hornet’s spread.
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