Tag: Georgia
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SAKAI America Builds 1,000th SV544 Soil Compactor in Georgia
SAKAI America has produced its 1,000th SV544 soil compactor at its Adairsville, Georgia, plant. The milestone unit, an SV544TBCF with a padfoot drum, blade, cab and removable smooth shell, is headed to Power Motive, a dealer in the western United States. The SV544, introduced in 2017 to replace the SV540 series, is an 84-inch compactor…
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After 475 arrests at Georgia jobsite, feds vow more raids
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In one of the highest profile immigration raids of President Donald Trump’s second term, hundreds of federal agents arrested 475 workers at a construction site in Georgia, the Department of Justice announced Sept. 5. Meanwhile,…
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Ferrovial starts $825M I-95 project in South Carolina, Georgia
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ferrovial started construction in August on the $825 million I-95 Improvements project between South Carolina and Georgia, according to a news release. The interstate highway widening effort is South Carolina DOT’s largest contract to date, with a…
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Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Rivian will host two special events next month to mark the restart of construction of its $5 billion Georgia electric vehicle factory, a company spokesperson said in an email to Automotive Dive. A community event is set…
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76 FENCE Opens First Georgia Locations in Kennesaw
76 FENCE officially launched its first Georgia franchise locations on Friday, August 8, with a ribbon-cutting celebration in Kennesaw, marking the brand’s entrance into thestate and the beginning of its broader expansion plan. The event was attended by friends, family, and local business stakeholders who gathered to commemorate the milestone and show support for Georgia…
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Georgia Restaurant Association unveils new brand identity
The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is embarking on a rebranding initiative with Street Studio Creative. This strategic collaboration was designed to refresh and realign GRA’s brand identity with its mission—to be the trusted source where hospitality owners and operators gain a competitive edge to grow their businesses and strengthen the hospitality industry in Georgia. The…
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Georgia DOT joins 11 states requiring e-Ticketing in 2026
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched a statewide e-Ticketing initiative—starting in 2026, all contractors will be required to use e-Ticketing under Section 110 of GDOT specifications. As a first step, GDOT has implemented a dual-ticketing pilot—TruckIT, which requires both paper and electronic tickets. It will be used for aggregate and concrete deliveries during…
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New Kids Work Boots from Georgia Boot
For adventurous, hard working kids, Georgia Boot introduces Athens Superlyte for Spring. Crafted for all-day comfort, reliable protection and with features to meet the demands of kids on-the-go, two new styles include: GB00704C and GB00704Y leather slip-on medium-height boots; and GB00705C and GB00705Y, a pull-on taller boot. Both styles sport a Room-2-Grow insole with detachable…
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A Weekend In Serenbe, Georgia
What the heck is Serenbe? That was our first thought when we heard about it a few years ago. A local friend named Kelly was moving to this “wellness community” outside of Atlanta and told us it’s a great place for a quick getaway with the kids. And soon after that conversation, we learned that…
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Georgia Forestry Foundation builds mass timber hubs in GA.
The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and Wood Works, kicks off a series of meetings across the state to increase awareness and utilization of mass timber, an innovative, engineered wood product with the ability to improve construction performance and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. The meetings…