Governor Brian P. Kemp signed a major package of forestry and natural resources legislation Thursday at the Georgia Forestry Association headquarters in Forsyth, highlighting what industry leaders are calling a major boost for Georgia’s forestry economy and rural communities.
Georgia Power has broken ground on a new power plant project aimed at supporting the growing demand from data centers across the state.
The expansion is part of a much larger plan to increase energy production as Georgia continues to attract major technology companies and large-scale data operations. Officials say the new facility will help ensure reliable power as demand continues to rise.
State regulators have already approved a major increase in power generation capacity—nearly 10,000 megawatts—to meet that demand, much of it driven by the rapid growth of data centers.
Georgia Power says the investment is critical to maintaining economic growth and keeping up with the needs of businesses moving into the state. However, some critics have raised concerns about long-term costs and the environmental impact, especially with plans that include new natural gas-powered facilities.
The project is one of several underway as utilities work to balance reliability, affordability, and future energy needs in a rapidly growing region.
Mohawk Industries will host a hiring event later this week for positions at its Summerville facility.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Patty Hart as its new vice president of Economic Development, placing a longtime leader in a key role supporting workforce training and business growth across northwest Georgia.
The Summerville City Council is set to meet Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM, with several key items on the agenda impacting the community.
A major industrial development in Northwest Georgia has now reached full capacity after securing a second international tenant.
Graduates from GNTC’s Electrical Lineworker program for spring 2026 are (from left, front row) Yoni Bautista, Widman Diaz, Jose Pacheco, Javier Plaza, Miguel Rebolloso, Eric Salazar, Dontarious Thompson, Cayden Watson; (back row) Trey Scales, Evan Hayes, David Postell, Miguel Martinez, Luis Perez, Christian Rodriguez, Omar Munguia and Gage McWhorter.
Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony held at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and open house for the newly renovated Hurley Community Development Center on Thursday, April 2, from 5 PM to 7 PM. The event will take place at 10050 Commerce Street in downtown Summerville.
The updated facility is designed to serve as a hub for corporate events, training sessions, and private meetings. Chamber officials say the move to this central downtown location will allow them to better support local businesses and provide information to visitors.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held shortly after 5 PM, and the doors will remain open until 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided, and the public is invited to attend and tour the facility.
Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have finalized an agreement for the purchase of land in the North Floyd Industrial Park, a move expected to bring around 100 new jobs to the area.
The City of Summerville is now accepting sealed bids for the construction and installation of an Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion, with a submission deadline set for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Bids must be delivered to City of Summerville, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, GA 30747 by the deadline. City officials emphasize that late bids will not be accepted or considered, and the city will not be responsible for delays caused by the postal service, carriers, or other delivery issues.
Bids will be opened publicly at 2:00 p.m. on March 6 in the City Hall Council Room, and the contents will be made public for interested respondents and others properly involved. Officials note the bid will not be awarded immediately, allowing designated city officials time to review submissions.
All bids must remain valid for 60 business days and are subject to the conditions outlined in the bid document.
To be considered, submissions must be in sealed envelopes with “RFB-2026-120-Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion” clearly marked on the outside for identification.
