Economic Development

Automotive

Rivian delays construction on $5B EV factory in Georgia

Rivian Automotive Inc. will delay construction of its $5 billion Georgia electric vehicle factory, one of the largest economic development projects in

Labor

Georgia economy got off to better-than-expected start in 2024

Georgia’s economy got a slightly better-than-expected start to the new year, as the unemployment rate dipped to 3.1%, the first time in

Technology

Austin playing key role in ‘insatiable’ nationwide demand for data centers

As the data center market around the country continues to be white hot, Austin is poised to play a major role in

Infrastructure

Questions remain over Pattern Energy’s Southern Spirit line to connect ERCOT to Southeastern grids

San Francisco-based Pattern Energy, which has a significant Houston presence, is ready to begin acquiring land in Texas for a project that could

Community Development

Southern Living says this Alabama city is one of the South’s best on the rise

Alabama’s Rocket City is on yet another list of the South’s most vibrant communities. Southern Living has placed Huntsville fourth on its “The

Expansions

Amazon plans 100 jobs at first last-mile facility in Jackson, Tennessee

Amazon is planning to build a last-mile facility in Jackson, Tennessee. The e-commerce giant looks to launch a 69,000-square-foot facility off of

Community Development

Eastern N.C. town makes surprising resurgence; state’s coastline is shrinking

An Eastern North Carolina town known for its ties to the Marine Corps is seeing a surprising resurgence. Jacksonville has been home

Shipping and Logistics

SC Ports Expanding Rail Capacity to Support Port-Dependent Businesses

CHARLESTON, SC — FEB. 29, 2024 — Alongside rail partners and support from state leaders, SC Ports is investing in rail capacity

Biotech

Southern Research seeking up to $5M from city for program

Southern Research plans to develop a unique public health data system program to connect personalized medical data, including genomic, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics

Technology

Editorial: Louisiana poised to lead the latest energy boom: renewables

The worldwide energy crisis triggered by climate change and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also created unprecedented demand for renewable power sources.

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