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Georgia Chamber advises businesses to be prepared for disruptions amid tariff uncertainty
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From the Saporta Report:
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses across the state to prepare for disruptions stemming from ongoing trade tensions and shifting tariff policies in Washington. In a virtual press conference Wednesday, Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark said the state’s economy is already beginning to feel the ripple effects of trade uncertainty, with multiple […]
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Last February, during a packed city council meeting in Union City, residents urged officials to reject more data centers and warehouses in their community. They asked for walkable neighborhoods, shopping, restaurants, and amenities similar to Alpharetta in north Fulton County. But reaching that goal isn’t easy for cities on the south side of Fulton County. […]
It’s easy to muster sympathy for CDC scientists doing critical research and National Park rangers protecting the environment, but this April, the nation’s tax collectors could use some love as well.
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Plans for a facility in Erie, Pa., that would process plastic into smaller pieces to be burned in Gary, Ind., were thrown away earlier this month. The project would have been one of the largest such facilities in the U.S., taking in plastic from a 750-mile radius. International Recycling Group (IRG) announced the cancellation of […]
In the closing hour of the 2025 Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Brian Hill stood alone, watching the last musical performance of the three-day-long festival. “I’m having an emotional moment,” said Hill, while fighting back tears. “I love this festival.” Hill has been executive director of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival for 17 years — steering the event […]
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This weekend, thousands of people will pack into Pullman Yards for the 20th annual SweetWater 420 fest with a lineup of local bands and beyond, all centered around a “fan-first experience” that pays homage to festival roots. The festival is hosted every year by SweetWater Brewing Company, an Atlanta-based craft brewery owned by Tilray Beverages. […]
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In a recent SaportaReport story about the Sandy Springs mayoral race, I referred to candidate Dontaye Carter as “Black.” The sentence came just before a few lines on his platform, which includes a call for greater city support of minority-owned businesses and deeper engagement with Sandy Springs’ diverse communities. That single word — Black — […]
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager While quality parks are Park Pride’s medium, stronger communities are our primary goal. Our 2025 Inspiration Award winners are part of the network of hardworking and dedicated community members who help us advance this mission. Through our annual Inspiration Awards, we honor local park champions […]
Gov. Brian Kemp, Fulton County leaders and elected officials across the Southside celebrated the groundbreaking for a new Grady Health System emergency facility in Union City on Wednesday. When completed, the facility will be a significant step in returning emergency care to residents in South Fulton County, who say their community has been underserved. Since […]