The Associated Press - Mon November 20, 2017
3- 2-1, BAM! Georgia Dome Implodes in Downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — One of the nation's largest domed stadiums collapsed Nov. 20 into a pile of jagged concrete and a vast cloud of smoke in a scheduled implosion in downtown Atlanta. Nearly 5,000 lbs....
Thu November 16, 2017
Officials Approve $42M to Ease Savannah Port Congestion
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) On the heels of reporting 32 percent growth in containerized trade for October, an all-time record for Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority approved rail and gate expansion projects that will significantly increase capacity at GPA's Garden City Terminal — the single largest container terminal in all of North America....
Irwin Rapoport - Thu November 16, 2017
Gilbane Building Co. Clears Way for New Judicial Complex
After demolishing the former Georgia Archives building in downtown Atlanta last March, the Gilbane Building Co. started construction on the new $122 million State Judicial Complex (SJC), a Georgia Building Authority (GBA) project that will house the Georgia Court of Appeals and state Supreme Court, and various other offices for the judicial system....
Wed November 15, 2017
Yanmar America Opens EVO Center In Acworth, Ga.
On Nov. 3, national, state and local officials joined together with Yanmar America and its honored guests to officially open the Yanmar EVO//Center located at the corner of Highway 92 and Old Alabama Road in Acworth, Ga....
Thu November 09, 2017
U.S. Companies Share Line Maintenance Best Practices With Chinese Electric Utilities
Delegates from the China Southern Power Grid (CSD), Mongolia Power, National Energy Administration (NEA) Electricity Safety Department, and Guangzhou Foreign Commercial Service, recently visited the United States to participate in a two-week training program sponsored by the U.S....
Thu November 09, 2017
OSHA Resumes Regular Enforcement in Florida and Georgia
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resumed normal enforcement throughout most of Florida and Georgia. The agency had ceased most programmed enforcement actions following Hurricane Irma....
CEG - Mon November 06, 2017
Sunbelt Agricultural Expo Attracts 100,000 Attendees
The 40th annual Sunbelt Agricultural Expo, "North America's premier farm show," was a success once again at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. Held this year on Oct. 17 to 19, the expo consistently attracts approximately 100,000 visitors to see more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services....
Mon November 06, 2017
Martin & Martin Auctioneers Hosts Sale in Carrollton, Georgia
After 14 years in business Stephen Wedgewood, owner of Municipal Hydro Services Inc., based in Carrollton, Ga., has decided to retire and move back to upstate South Carolina. Wedgewood commissioned Martin & Martin Auctioneers to sell everything at absolute auction on Oct....
Mon November 06, 2017
Construction Laser Inc. Breaks Ground in McDonough, Georgia
Construction Laser Inc. based in McDonough, Ga., recently broke ground and is currently constructing a new headquarters facility at 1025 Henry Parkway Connector in McDonough, Ga. Owner and founder, John Rosier said that the company's growth has been tremendous over the past 15 years and the new building will provide his staff with an enhanced support mechanism for his customer base....
Wed November 01, 2017
SkillsUSA WorldTeam Earns Medallions of Excellence at International Competition for Young Skilled Workers
The SkillsUSA WorldTeam received four Medallions of Excellence in the WorldSkills Competition Oct. 14-19. SkillsUSA represents the United States and sent a team of 11 to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to compete in 10 skill categories during the 44th biennial event....
