AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Heat Response: Atlanta City Council ordered Mayor Andre Dickens’ office to build an “extreme heat” safety plan after criticism following late-June/early-July conditions, including more cooling centers, targeted outreach to high-risk groups, and expanded alerting. Public Health & Food Safety: FDA flagged a Pistachio Nut Butter recall tied to possible salmonella contamination, with Walmart as the exclusive distributor and Georgia among affected states. Healthcare Education: UGA welcomed the first class to its new School of Medicine, marking a major milestone for medical training in Athens. Cyber & Media: Georgian investigative outlet Studio Monitor said its Facebook page was restored after a roughly 12-hour outage tied to a cyberattack. Energy & Finance: Southern Company priced upsized convertible notes totaling $2.375B, signaling continued capital planning. Industry & Logistics: India’s U.S. ambassador visited Georgia to push trade, investment, logistics, and education ties, including meetings with Gov. Brian Kemp and UPS CEO Carol Tome. Sports & Local Economy: Metro Atlanta’s sports scene also stayed busy, from UGA football-related headlines to major league updates.
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