Georgia lawmakers, keen on abolishing income tax, hear from other states without one

Published 8:42 am Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Ty Tagami, Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Georgia Republicans who want to eliminate the state income tax vowed on Wednesday that they would not pay for it by taxing groceries and housing. Sen....

Georgia town office sports new sign courtesy of $20,000 donation

GEORGIA – The Town of Georgia received a big check with its name on it Wednesday from Encore Renewable Energy. The commercial solar company gifted Georgia $20,000 dollars to use to its own liking back in the spring. Encore is building a solar...

Georgia Lawmakers Vow Not to Tax Food and Housing if They Eliminate State Income Tax

Georgia Republicans aim to eliminate the state income tax without taxing groceries or housing. Sen. Blake Tillery leads the effort, seeking alternative funding sources to maintain government services. States without income tax often rely heavily...

Tracker pits Georgia counties in a contest to reduce carbon footprint 

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have launched a new tool to help tackle climate change at the local level. The Drawdown Georgia Solutions Tracker is an interactive dashboard designed to help cut the state's carbon footprint. This tool...

Hyundai aims for over 80% US production by 2030 while cutting near-term profit goals

Hyundai Motor plans to make most of the cars it sells in the United States inside the country by 2030 and is cutting a near-term profit goal as United States tax policies bite. The Korean car manufacturer said it is targeting more than 80% US...

Ben B. Schwartz & Sons Expands distribution to North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri

Wholesale fresh produce distributor Ben B. Schwartz & Sons is expanding its distribution into the Midwest and the South, reaching states such as North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. While the company has been actively...

SSU’s Engineering Technology Programs’ Prestigious ABET Accreditation Granted & Reaffirmed

Savannah State University’s (SSU) bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering Technology and Computing has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, a...

Hyundai announces plans to bring 3,000 new jobs to Southeast Georgia with $2.7B expansion

Hyundai announces plans to bring 3,000 new jobs to Southeast Georgia with $2.7B expansion On Thursday, the company announced its roadmap to 2030, which includes plans for new electric vehicles, some region-specific, and a major manufacturing...

Purell maker GOJO Industries explores options including a sale, sources say

By Abigail Summerville (Reuters) -Purell hand sanitizer maker GOJO Industries is exploring options including a full sale or offloading a minority stake, with any deal likely to value the privately-held company at close to $2 billion, according to...

Edible Brands expands THC marketplace even as lawmakers challenge the industry

Business Georgia firm grows its THC edibles site to 30 states, including Georgia, North Carolina and Florida, even as regulatory scrutiny grows. Edible Brands, the company behind the iconic Edible Arrangements and other sweet treats, is expanding...

Top committed linebackers in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking

With nearly all of the nation’s top linebackers committed heading into the fall, Rivals looks at which schools have secured those commitments. Of the nation’s top 50 players at the position, 48 are currently pledged to a school with four-star DQ...

Pashinyan highlights solar energy as present-day strategy

September 18, 2025 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At a government meeting, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed Armenia’s growing electricity demand and export opportunities, noting that global consumption is rapidly increasing. “Electricity is...

Caitlin Clark could rival Taylor Swift in fan energy: "Watching her play feels like going to a concert"

Caitlin Clark might be sidelined, but her influence is still everywhere. Even during preseason games, she draws the kind of attention typically reserved for celebrities or major touring acts. Earlier this year at Carver Hawkeye Arena, Clark...

Ga. Agriculture Commissioner announces initiative celebrating Peach State’s veteran farmers

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced a new initiative celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Leading up to the celebration, Georgia Grown is set to honor the over 7,000 members of Georgia’s agriculture...

Georgia’s unemployment rate holds steady in August

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.4% in August 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The state added 1,900 jobs in August, bringing the total number of jobs to 4,999,600. Over the past year, Georgia saw an...

PotisEdge Announces Strategic Market Advancements and Next-Generation Energy Storage Solutions at RE+ 2025, Reinforcing North American Presence

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PotisEdge emerged from RE+ 2025 with a highly successful exhibition, further consolidating its position as an innovative leader within the global energy storage sector. Throughout the three-day event,...

Atlanta condo residents could get update on their failing balconies within days

ATLANTA — After nearly eight months of waiting, renters and owners at Seven88 West Midtown could get an update on their failing balconies in a matter of days. Lanier Coulter is the attorney representing the condominium complex. He told Channel 2’s...

10 hybrid and EV models, 3K jobs part of Hyundai’s next phase in Georgia

Business Korean automaker centers North American growth strategy on Georgia Metaplant, detailing forthcoming $2.7B expansion. The Hyundai Metaplant in Ellabell, Georgia is the manufacturing home for the IONIQ 9, the South Korean automaker's latest...

Fed rate cut could help metro Atlanta’s housing market, but concerns remain

Business Even with lower mortgage rates, worries about the economy and jobs could keep buyers on the sidelines, experts say. New homes under construction in Lawrenceville on Wednesday, Sept. 17. (Hyosub Shin/AJC) The prospect of lower mortgage...

Gov't launches task force to address U.S. visa system after Georgia detention

SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- The government launched an interagency task force Thursday to help South Korean companies better address the U.S. visa system when traveling there for work, following the detention and release of over 300 South Koreans...