AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup logistics in Atlanta: Centennial Olympic Park’s FIFA Fan Festival is back for a second day, drawing thousands with big-screen match viewing, live entertainment, and food and activities as the city braces for a busy weekend. Data-center affordability debate: A Georgia Public Service Commission race is putting electricity rates and consumer bills at the center of the campaign, with voters weighing how commissioners could affect the cost of powering data centers. Local policy pushback on data centers: Carrollton-area residents are organizing a June 14 conversation on a potential data center ban, aiming to shape county policy amid rapid growth concerns. Workforce and safety training: Georgia Tech’s EH&S is launching a yearlong Lab and Workplace Safety Certificate Program, including industry-style safety learning experiences. Retail and food industry watch: A Thomasville restaurant earned a perfect food-service inspection score while another Georgia food recall hit shelves—Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers were recalled over possible metal contamination. Business and manufacturing: JBS USA announced plans to close two processing facilities, with output shifted to other plants. Consumer protection: Atlanta investigators warn World Cup ticket buyers about “ghost tickets” and fake websites that can leave fans without usable passes. Hiring snapshot: A new national hiring map shows Georgia’s job openings up about 16% since 2020, bucking declines seen in parts of the West.
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