In 2022, Georgia emerged as one of the top destinations for relocating remote workers, with an impressive influx of approximately 327,000 new residents. Our study dives deep into how and why Georgia has become such a magnet for professionals seeking new opportunities in a remote work setting.  Key Highlights Include:  •    Georgia not only led the charts as one of the most popular states for remote workers but also experienced a substantial migration from high-cost states. •    The state attracted 132,000 on-site workers and 43,000 remote workers, underscoring its ..read more

Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit, which can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses, will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for at least 60 to 80 years. Vogtle Unit 3 entered commercial operation on July 31st, 2023.  With all four units now in operation, Plant Vogtle is the largest generator of clean energy in the nation, expected to produce more than 30 million megawatt hours of electricity each year. The plant ..read more

 Eighty percent of respondents report that their organizations were victims of attempted or actual payments fraud activity in 2023, according to the 2024 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by Truist. This number reflects a 15-percentage point increase in payments fraud over 2022 and the highest rate reported since 2018. With heightened awareness and increased preventative controls and processes in place, the increase is not a result of a passive mindset among organizations but rather relentless attempts by fraudsters. Checks continue to be the payment method mos ..read more

Relationship Manager at BankSouth Noah Huggins talks about the different services BankSouth offers to local businesses ..read more

Executives for Rivian say they are committed to building a $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia. On Friday, Channel 2′s Richard Elliot got an exclusive first look at the three Rivian vehicles that the electric vehicle manufacturer says will be built here in Georgia. Read More at Yahoo Finance ..read more

Capitol Beat is a nonprofit news service operated by the Georgia Press Educational Foundation that provides coverage of state government to newspapers throughout Georgia. For more information visit capitol-beat.org. Delays in processing mail at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto aren’t just affecting individual Georgians trying to obtain vital prescription drugs or pay their monthly rents or mortgages. Chronic failures to deliver the mail in a timely manner are being seen in some quarters as a threat to the underpinnings of American democracy: elections and the ability to ensu ..read more

Kalie Heaton, a registered nurse who provides care as part of St. Mary’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team, has received St. Mary’s systemwide DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence  Heaton is a resident of Lavonia who joined St. Mary’s in May of 2023. She was nominated by one of her ICU patients. “Kalie is a true professional,” the patient wrote. “She makes sure every detail in your care is looked after. She is awesome!”  The patient went on to praise her for more than her professionalism. “She made me feel she was interested in my situation,” the patient wrote. “Kalie made the time for sm ..read more

Many American children struggling with mental health challenges do not receive optimal care, and it's exacerbating the damaging ripple effect on working parents and their employers, according to global health company The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI). A new report by the Evernorth Research Institute details the increasing significance of the youth mental health crisis, the challenges parents face, and provides a roadmap of specific steps employers can take to better support today's workforce.     "The youth mental health crisis continues to grow, and it is taking a significant toll on ..read more

Capitol Beat is a nonprofit news service operated by the Georgia Press Educational Foundation that provides coverage of state government to newspapers throughout Georgia. For more information visit capitol-beat.org. State employees will be able to receive up to six weeks of paid parental leave under legislation signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. House Bill 1010, which the General Assembly passed overwhelmingly last month, will double paid parental leave for state workers following the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child in their home, providing a total leave of up to 240 hours. T ..read more

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a slight rise in March unemployment rates. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a strong indicator that our economic momentum is not slowing down any time soon. Once again, Georgia continues to shatter records in growing businesses statewide and creating jobs for hardworking Georgians.” Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below: Atlanta Regional Commission The unemployment rate was up one-tenth to ..read more