Oct. 22, 2025 Macon Telegraph Georgia Power begins Twiggs battery storage project, expands statewide plans Margaret Walker reports that Georgia Power announced Monday that it has started construction on a new 200-megawatt battery energy storage system in Twiggs County. A battery energy storage system, often called BESS, is a large-scale setup that stores electricity for later use. Oct. 22,...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 21, 2025 The Current Georgia reports more than $14.6 billion in the bank Maggie Lee reports, in yet another budget year, Georgia spent nearly $2 billion less than it collected, according to state accountants, giving the state’s Republican governor and GOP-led legislature additional funds to spend or save in what’s expected to be an intense election year. Early indications...| Georgia Trend Magazine
An underwriter enjoys early access to the Fine Art Show at the Preview Party—an evening of art, fine-food, and conversation. Thomasville Center for the Arts, a dynamic non-profit located in the bustling, small town of Thomasville, Georgia pays annual tribute to a powerful idea—one that has evolved into a cherished tradition throughout the Southeast. This idea flourished and became the...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 20, 2025 Savannah Morning News Hercules and Pinova present an $86 million cleanup update of former toxaphene site Jillian Magtoto reports, about 50 people arrived at the Marshes of Glynn County Libraries on Oct. 16 for an update on the decades-long cleanup of a Brunswick site operated by Hercules, LLC that formerly manufactured toxaphene, an insecticide sprayed on cotton...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 17, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Synovus names Columbus, Phenix City regional leaders in next phase of merger Jordyn Paul-Slater reports that Synovus Financial Corporation and Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Thursdsay a list of new regional leaders for their Georgia markets in the next phase of their merger. Each leader appointed will oversee local teams across the state, according to their...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 16, 2025 Savannah Morning News Georgia Department of Transportation says project to widen I-16 is on accelerated plan Latrice Williams reports that the Georgia Department of Transportation has released its response letter regarding major road improvements coming to I-16. The document details comments and concerns from residents who live along the corridor. In May, GDOT announced a $522 million...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 15, 2025 Savannah Morning News Georgia has the best airport in the country. But it might not be the one you thought Vanessa Countryman reports that Georgia is home to the best airport in the country, at least according to over 750,000 travelers. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) has been ranked No. 1 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Oct....| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 14, 2025 Macon Telegraph Google drops $42 million on Monroe County land for a data center. What we know. Lucinda Warnke reports that Google has purchased about 950 acres of land off I-75 and Rumble Road in Monroe County to build a data center, according to county property records. The land was purchased for about $42 million at the...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 13, 2025 The Brunswick News Georgia Power recaps improvements in the year since Helene Staff reports, a year after Hurricane Helene battered the East Coast, Georgia Power is marking the anniversary by highlighting its efforts to strengthen the electric grid and modernize infrastructure that keeps homes and businesses powered. While Helene did not deal much damage to the Golden...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Oct. 10, 2025 WABE Georgia makes strides on emissions while growing economy Emily Jones reports that Georgia has cut its greenhouse gas emissions per person nearly in half in the last 20 years, mostly by replacing coal power plants with natural gas and solar. But the state still has a long way to go to cut emissions enough to make...| Georgia Trend Magazine
