Albany Herald - Thu January 14, 2021
Georgia DOT Highway Projects for Fiscal Year 2021 Surpass $500M
In addition to the previously announced $62.7 million widening of state Route 133 from U.S. Highway 319 to Mike Horner Road in Colquitt County, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded 14 other construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $103.7 million late in 2020....
CEG - Wed December 23, 2020
David's Dozer Presents Grading System Demo in Georgia
Representatives of Miami-based David's Dozer recently traveled to metro Atlanta to conduct a demonstration of their patented V-Loc Grading System guided by GPS mastless technology. Attendees had an opportunity to see and get a hands-on feel for this combination of products and technology....
CEG - Mon December 07, 2020
Georgia to Start Building Truck-Only Interstate Lanes in 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)'s Interstate 75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes project, first announced in 2018, is set to get under way in 2024. The $1.8 billion plan will include building two, barrier-separated commercial truck-only lanes northbound along I-75 from the I-475/I-75 Interchange near Macon to the McDonough area....
Atlanta Business Chronicle - Thu December 03, 2020
New Hyundai TRANSYS Plant Part of $240M Expansion in Georgia
An automotive parts producer that specializes in transmissions said it will expand its Georgia operations with a $240 million investment that includes adding hundreds of new jobs. Hyundai TRANSYS will build a 620,000-sq.-ft....
CEG - Thu December 03, 2020
Construction Begins on New Georgia State University Arena
Work has gotten under way to build a new convocation center and arena for Georgia State University (GSU) on land that has in the past served as the parking lots for both Atlanta Stadium and Turner Field....
CEG - Wed December 02, 2020
Giant Crane Assists Removal of Shipwreck Off Georgia Coast
A towering, floating crane arrived on the Georgia coast in October to remove giant chunks of a cargo ship that overturned more than a year ago off St. Simon's Island. The crane, known as the VB-10,000, was soon straddling the shipwreck of the Golden Ray, a South Korean vessel that capsized Sept....
Athens Banner-Herald - Wed December 02, 2020
Downtown Athens, Ga., to Get More Student Housing, Retail Space
A high-end student apartment complex in downtown Athens, Ga., will expand. The Mark will add 115 units with 436 beds, the company announced in November. The apartments were developed and are managed by Athens-based Landmark Properties....
GDOT - Thu November 19, 2020
Georgia DOT Begins Work on New I-85 Widening in Jackson County
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Nov. 17 announced the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Interstate 85 Phase 2 widening project in Jackson County. Work has already commenced to expand I-85 from two to three lanes in both directions east of Braselton from Georgia State Road 53 to just north of U.S....
Dahlonega Nugget - Thu November 19, 2020
New University Business Center to Be Built in Dahlonega, Ga.
There are 14 tiny holes in the undeveloped lot across the street from Papa John's in Dahlonega, Ga., due to 14 golden shovels, wielded by elected officials, business leaders and representatives from the University of North Georgia (UNG)....
WaterWorld Magazine - Thu November 19, 2020
EPA Loans $265M for Water Infrastructure to Georgia County
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and EPA Southeast Regional Administrator Mary Walker have announced a $265 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to DeKalb County, Ga., for upgrades to its aging wastewater collection and treatment system....
