AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoRenewables & Grid Demand: Georgia is seeing a new wave of large solar filings aimed at keeping up with electricity demand from expanding data centers, with three proposed projects totaling 660 MW and potentially powering more than 114,000 homes. Food Safety: Publix expanded a frozen berry recall after an E. coli outbreak, with FDA upgrading GreenWise blueberry and mixed-berry packs to the highest-risk Class I level; 12 illnesses were reported across multiple states including Georgia. Logistics Tech: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities by year-end, targeting suburban routes with deliveries “as fast as 30 minutes,” including Atlanta-area metros. Fraud Enforcement: Federal prosecutors in Georgia charged crypto fraud suspect Edward Zimbardi, accused of taking in more than $165 million from investors through a promised 25% monthly return scheme. Business Growth: Atlanta-based MarketSphere secured growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners to speed product development and expand sales and marketing. Construction & Jobs: DroneDeploy says PCL Construction is using its platform to track every phase of Augusta’s $250M, 10,500-seat arena project as it moves toward a 2027 opening. Workforce & Compliance: DOJ’s Fraud Division is expanding manpower and focus areas, including health care, global trade, and corporate misconduct, building on recent multi-state anti-fraud coordination. Local Industry Spotlight: Georgia Power and Atlanta United teamed up for a youth soccer clinic in Augusta as part of a Positive Energy Partnership.
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