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Georgia-based Pratt Industries Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Peach County

Article Summary Pratt Industries, a Georgia-based recycled paper and packaging company, will build a new production facility in Peach County, creating over 125 jobs and investing over $120 million. This will be the company's 13th site in the state and will bring their total investment in Georgia to over $800 million. The new facility will…

New Mexico Governor Bans Public Carry of Firearms in Albuquerque

TL/DR - A temporary firearms suspension has been implemented in New Mexico in response to a high violent crime rate, particularly in Albuquerque. The emergency public health order applies to open and concealed carry in most public places and violators could face civil penalties and a fine of up to $5,000. The order, however, has been met with…

Officer Surrenders on Warrant for Fatal Eddie Irizarry Shooting

TL/DR - A Philadelphia police officer has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest over the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry in August. It is unclear what charges he is facing, and his lawyers intend to "vigorously defend him against the charges." The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office intends to release unedited police…

CJ Foodville to Invest $47 Million in Hall County

Article Summary CJ Foodville Corporation, a subsidiary of CJ Group, will invest over $47 million in a new bakery and food processing facility in Gainesville, Georgia. The project is expected to create approximately 285 jobs in Hall County. The facility, which will support the TOUS les JOURS brand, is set to be completed in 2025 and will produce…