GE Appliances Plans Georgia, U.S. Expansion

GE Appliances plans to move manufacturing from China and Mexico to Georgia and other states as part of a $3 billion U.S. expansion.

The company said its Roper Corp. plant in LaFayette, which employs 2,650 workers, will produce gas ranges now made in Mexico. The plant completed a $180 million expansion in June, adding more than 600 jobs and tripling robotics capacity.

GE Appliances also operates a logistics center in Murray County and a distribution center in Jackson County. 

CEO Kevin Nolan said the U.S. expansion aligns with the company’s long-term strategy. “With lean manufacturing, upskilling our workforce, and automation, the math works for manufacturing in the United States,” he said.

  Colleges’ Economic Impact Tops $23B 

A study found that Georgia universities and colleges generated an economic impact of an estimated $23.1 billion in fiscal year 2024, a 5.4% increase from the prior year.

The total includes $15.2 billion in direct spending by students and campuses and $7.9 billion in indirect economic impact across local communities.

Georgia Tech led all 26 public colleges, with an estimated $5.8 billion economic impact supporting more than 36,000 jobs. Statewide, colleges generated more than 168,000 jobs—rivaling Georgia’s top private employers.

H.S. Football Set for National Spotlight

High school football powerhouses Buford High School and Milton High School kick off the 2025 prep season in a nationally televised matchup at 7 p.m. today on ESPN2.

The game will take place at Buford’s new $62 million Phillip Beard Stadium, featuring a massive video board, luxury suites, and a trophy-lined concourse honoring the Wolves’ storied history.

The spotlight won’t just be on the new stadium. The rosters feature more than a dozen top Division 1 recruits, and both teams are ranked in the Top 15 nationally. Milton comes into the season as the reigning 5A state champion.

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➤ Fort Oglethorpe: Drone video shows flooding of cars and homes in lower-lying areas from heavy rains in northwest Georgia and the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. (Watch)

➤ Fort Stewart: Investigators said that one of the victims of last week’s U.S. Army base shooting was the romantic partner of the gunman, who is now charged with multiple counts of attempted murder. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city council voted 9-1 to pass an ordinance banning camping on public property. (More)

➤ Milton: The city launched a program to loan out automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for events, including reunions, weddings, and church gatherings. (More)

➤ Macon: Bibb County sheriff’s deputies arrested four men allegedly involved in a theft ring targeting electronics, appliances, and other merchandise from semi-trailers. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Georgia Tech received approval to offer a bachelor’s degree program in creative technologies, aiming to prepare students for leadership roles in film, gaming, media, and music. (More)

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➤ On3 predicts Grayson will repeat as Georgia’s 6A high school football state champions this season, with Milton favored in 5A. (See Predictions)

➤ Georgia men’s basketball will face Xavier in the first round of the Charleston Classic basketball tournament in November in Charleston, South Carolina. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London made an incredible back-shoulder catch during the team’s practice against Tennessee this week, drawing cheers from the crowd. (Watch)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | LLWS

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➤ A $1.8 million federal grant will provide three years of reemployment support for more than 500 workers displaced by the closure of the Georgia-Pacific mill in Cedar Springs. (See Details)

➤ Georgia-based startup Lazlo 326 seeks to modernize the $100 billion U.S. lottery industry by enabling digital ticket purchases to streamline transactions for consumers and retailers. (More)

➤ Eighteen months after pledging to build a Fort Valley EV plant with 7,500 jobs, Imola Automotive has yet to break ground, frustrating city leaders awaiting an economic boost. (See Details)

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➤ A consumer group ranks Georgia among the worst states for public bathroom access, citing factors such as discoverability, density, and wheelchair accessibility. (More)

➤ Clayton County Commissioner DeMont Davis hosted the fourth annual Father & Son back-to-school brunch, honoring fathers and reinforcing their role as stewards in guiding their sons toward growth. (See Video)

➤ Kidsignments fall and winter sale opened at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, offering discounted, gently-used children’s clothes, toys, and gear from hundreds of consignors. (More)

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