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News Articles: economic development

Rivian SUV

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  • Economy

Georgia Rivian factory development continues as auto industry prepares for tariff impacts

After a pause in construction last year, development is underway again for the Rivian factory near Social Circle east of Atlanta.

April 04, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
Georgia Southern University economics professor Michael Toma speaks at the Savannah Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

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  • Economy

Georgia economy expected to slow in 2025, but remain stronger than nation overall

Savannah's prospects appear brighter than the state's.

January 10, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Hyundai's Metaplant electric vehicle factory and paint shop in Bryan County under construction in October.

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  • Environment

Settlement reached over water rights at Hyundai EV plant property in Southeast Georgia

The agreement shortens the timeline for finding new water sources outside the Floridan Aquifer.

January 09, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp are pictured with U.S. military personnel at the DMZ on Wed., June 13, 2024.

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  • News

Gov. Brian Kemp visits Korea, DMZ: '1,800 meters apart'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp left Monday on a trip to Asia — his sixth overseas since taking office in 2019 —  to focus on economic partnerships for Georgia. The Kemps' trip also included a visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which runs across the Korean Peninsula and was established in 1953 under the provisions of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

June 14, 2024
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By:
  • GPB News Staff
Gov. Brian Kemp (center) with officials from Hyundai Motor Group at the 2022 groundbreaking of the Korean automaker’s electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Bryan County. (Capitol Beat News)

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  • News

Kemp heading to Korea on trade mission

Gov. Brian Kemp and Marty Kemp are leading a trade mission to the Republic of Korea. 

June 12, 2024
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By:
  • Dave Williams
First Quality Baby Products plans to add 600 jobs in a $418 million expansion of its plant on Avondale Mill Road.

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  • News

Macon lands 600 jobs in $418M industry expansion

Earth movers are making way for a major expansion that will bring 600 new jobs to First Quality Baby Products near Middle Georgia Regional Airport. 

May 23, 2024
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By:
  • Liz Fabian
Ronzell Buckner

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  • Business

‘You’re powerless when you’re low-income.’ Group evaluates poverty in South Columbus

Many Black residents in Columbus are the descendants of sharecroppers, mused Ronzell Buckner. A longtime business owner, he’s lived here his entire life. He remembers the time before integration when Black residents in South Columbus owned their homes and businesses.

April 02, 2024
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By:
  • Brittany McGee
Electric vehicle

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  • Economy

Senators question economic development chief on delayed EV plant

The state’s top economic development official expressed disappointment Monday with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian’s decision to delay building a new plant east of Atlanta but said the company remains committed to Georgia.

March 12, 2024
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By:
  • Dave Williams
Architectural rendering of C&H Precision's future development in Richmond Hill

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  • Business

Southeast Georgia-based gun parts company to expand, adding to Bryan County's economic development

C&H Precision expects to add about 70 new jobs.

March 05, 2024
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
India is number 1 in global population. This clock board outside the International Institute for Population Sciences in Mumbai keeps track of the numbers. The photo is from June 2, 2023.

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  • Global Health

India's population passes 1.4 billion — and that's not a bad thing

Population growth has long been a source of worry in India, which now has more people than China: 1.46 billion residents. But some experts are optimistic about the impact of this population boom.

June 09, 2023
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By:
  • Rhitu Chatterjee
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Qcells solar panel factory in Dalton, Ga. Thursday, April 6, 2023.

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  • News

Vice President Harris announces record solar deal at Northwest Georgia factory

Qcells’ factories near Dalton will produce 2.5 million panels for a community solar project.

April 06, 2023
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Macon-Bibb County leaders joined MHIRJ executives on April 13, 2022, to cut the ribbon on the new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

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  • News

MHIRJ closes Macon maintenance facility less than a year after opening

The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority terminated the lease at Middle Georgia Regional Airport at the company’s request.

April 05, 2023
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By:
  • Liz Fabian
Krishna Lal stands in front of her house. The town of Chamba is on the hill behind her.

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  • Global Health

'Ghost villages' of the Himalayas foreshadow a changing India

Parts of the Himalayas in India are seeing people leave for cities that offer more jobs. Those left behind feel forgotten as the government looks to use the land for resources for the growing cities.

March 31, 2023
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By:
  • Raksha Kumar
Ndidi Nwuneli speaks at the 2022 Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards, hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in New York City. The event recognizes the work of those who help advance the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals in their communities and around the world.

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  • Africa

Don't think of Africa as a hungry child, says a champion of Africa's food prowess

If you think that African countries have nothing to contribute to the global food supply, Ndidi Nunweli would like you to think about what you eat daily.

January 02, 2023
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By:
  • Max Barnhart
Box of ammunition

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  • Business

Ammunition maker expanding its Georgia operations in Savannah area

A European-owned ammunition maker will build a new manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facility in Bryan County, 

November 11, 2022
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By:
  • Dave Williams
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