Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row

Article Summary Georgia broke records for economic development in Fiscal Year 2023, with total investments in facility expansions and new locations exceeding $24 billion and resulting in 38,400 new jobs. The majority of these jobs and investments were outside of the Atlanta region. The state's success is attributed to its pro-business approach,…

Yakult Chooses Bartow County for Second US Production Facility

Article Summary Yakult U.S.A., a Japanese probiotic beverage company, will build its second U.S. facility in Bartow County, Georgia. The new facility is expected to create more than 90 jobs and involve an investment of approximately $305 million. Yakult's decision to locate in Georgia was influenced by the state's business climate, logistics…

Other Republican Hopefuls to Campaign at July 4 Parade, Trump Absent

It’s the final Fourth of July before the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary — still more than six months away, yes. But all the same, the Republicans vying for their party’s presidential nomination were on the trail, waving to supporters from parades, shaking hands with voters and taking selfies. But not the front-runner: Donald J. Trump was…