Energy & Renewables: Georgia Power won PSC approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements under its CARES 2023 and CARES 2025 programs, with projects slated for Jefferson, Warren and Emanuel counties and possible commercial operation as early as 2029. Water Infrastructure: Gov. Kemp announced nearly $500 million in EPA funding for Hurricane Helene resilience work, routed through GEFA to strengthen drinking water and wastewater systems. Industrial & Logistics: Bay Plastics Machinery expanded its regional repair pickup-and-dropoff routes, adding a Southeast service manager based in Smyrna to support pelletizer rotor and feed roll repairs across multiple states including Georgia. Construction & Mobility: Atlanta broke ground on Northwest Beltline Trail Segment 3B, adding a pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive and connections through the Atlanta Technology Center toward Tanyard Creek. Workplace Safety: Police said an employee died in an accident at a Global Industrial distribution center in Buford. Local Business & Jobs: Trader Joe’s set an opening date for its Lafayette, Louisiana store—an update that also signals continued growth for the chain, including its presence in Georgia this year. Sports Tech: SportsBug announced an equity partnership with Sterling Select to expand real-time play-by-play audio delivery for pro and college sports.