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May 26, 2026

Mohawk Industries Shareholders Approve New 2026 Incentive Plan

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Mohawk Industries shareholders have approved a new 2026 Incentive Plan following the company’s annual stockholder meeting held on May 21st.

According to the company’s filing, the plan authorizes up to 3.5 million shares of common stock for equity and cash-based awards. Those awards may be made available to employees, officers, directors, and consultants.

The incentive plan became effective the same day it was approved and is scheduled to run through May 21, 2036, unless ended earlier.

Mohawk Industries remains one of the major manufacturing names connected to Northwest Georgia’s floor covering industry.

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Labor Force, Employment Reach All-Time Highs in April

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The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the state reached new all-time highs in both labor force participation and total employment during April, while Georgia’s unemployment rate remained well below the national average.

May 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tax Collections Increase Again in April

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Georgia’s tax collections continued to climb in April, according to newly released state revenue figures, reflecting continued growth in sales tax and corporate tax revenues statewide.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Labor Force, Employment Reach Record Highs In March

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Georgia’s workforce continues to show strong growth, with both labor force participation and employment reaching all-time highs in March, according to new data from the Georgia Department of Labor.

April 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Northwest Georgia Industrial Site Fully Leased With Second International Tenant

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A major industrial development in Northwest Georgia has now reached full capacity after securing a second international tenant.

April 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Unemployment Holds Steady Across Northwest Georgia In March

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Unemployment rates across Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker counties remained relatively stable in recent data, reflecting continued steady job conditions in Northwest Georgia heading into the spring.

March 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Georgia Annual Business Registration

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Georgia business owners are being reminded that the annual registration deadline with the Secretary of State’s office is fast approaching.

All businesses, including LLCs and corporations, must complete their annual registration for 2026 by April 1 to remain in active compliance. The standard filing fee is $50 for most businesses.

Officials warn that failing to file by the deadline will result in a $25 late penalty and could eventually lead to administrative dissolution or revocation of the business entity.

Business owners are encouraged to file online through the Georgia Secretary of State’s website to ensure timely processing and avoid penalties.

March 29, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Tyson Foods To Close Rome Plant, Impacting Local Workforce

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A longtime manufacturing facility in Rome is set to close, as Tyson Foods announces it will cease operations at its plant on Darlington Drive later this spring.

March 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Georgia

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Spring Break travel demand, combined with rising crude oil prices, is continuing to send gas prices higher across Georgia.

AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Georgia now stands at $3.51, up 29 cents from a week ago, 79 cents from a month ago, and 61 cents higher than this time last year.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gas Prices Rise Again Across Georgia, but Chattooga County Remains Lower Than Surrounding Areas

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Another week is bringing another jump at the pump for Georgia drivers, with gas prices continuing to trend higher across the state.