AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation & Logistics: Delta received its first VIP-configured Airbus A321neo for charter service, replacing aging Boeing 757s and targeting NBA sports travel with a 90-seat layout. Energy & Tech: A startup in Virginia is testing space-based solar power, aiming to beam energy from satellites to Earth by January 2028. Local Industry & Workforce: Georgia’s labor market shows continued strength as unemployment falls to 3.2% and the labor force hits an all-time high. Manufacturing/Investment: IEDA board approved assistance for six manufacturers, two startups, and community quality-of-life projects, signaling continued support for Georgia’s industrial base. Power & Data Centers: Georgia PSC hearings spotlight concerns around Georgia Power ties to proposed OpenAI data center plans, with residents questioning impacts on utilities and communities. Community & STEM: DeKalb-Peachtree Airport’s Good Neighbor Day Airshow drew families for aviation demos and hands-on STEM activities. Agriculture & Small Business: Brooklet Peanut Festival’s AgSouth-sponsored pedal tractor races brought young competitors to the track, keeping the region’s ag culture front and center. Entertainment Production: “American Idol” is moving Season 25 production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area, driven by Georgia’s unscripted/reality tax incentives. Energy Prices: National gas prices rose to about $4.44 per gallon, with crude oil holding near $100.
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