Trey Kilpatrick, currently Chief of Staff for Governor Brian Kemp, has been appointed as the Senior Vice President of External Affairs at Georgia Power, starting January 15, 2024. Georgia Power, in a press release, believes that his background in government roles and focus on Georgia's development equips him to lead the company's strategies in economic growth and legislative engagement. This move comes as part of Georgia Power's efforts to strengthen its corporate leadership team and advance its strategic initiatives.
During the Thanksgiving holiday period in Georgia, at least 21 lives were lost in multiple fatal accidents across the state as of November 25th. These incidents have triggered a significant increase in law enforcement patrols across the state with officials issuing guidance on safe driving practices.
In Georgia, the Fulton County District Attorney moves to revoke the bond of a Trump co-defendant, citing social media posts alleged to intimidate witnesses. The defendant is Floyd, a leader in Black Voices for Trump who was charged alongside the former president.
The upcoming 2025 All-Star Game is scheduled to be held at Truist Park in Atlanta, as recently announced by Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred. In 2021, the All-Star Game planned at Truist Park was relocated due to Georgia's voting law and took place at Coors Field in Colorado that year.
Rivian and state economic partners recently announced a finalization of the plans for 1,800-acre land plot near Atlanta to serve as a five billion dollar electric vehicle plant. According to officials, the aim is to position the state as a notable contributor in EV manufacturing, with ongoing discussions among local stakeholders concerning the project's effects and scale.
James G. Maloney, a former Chief Scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), along with his co-conspirators, was sentenced on Nov. 1, 2023, for defrauding both Georgia Tech and the CIA through fraudulent charges and false consulting activities on classified projects.