AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade War Watch: Georgia business leaders warn that new U.S.-Canada tariffs are already squeezing farms and manufacturers, with Canada targeting Georgia exports like steel, lumber, and pecans and Georgia’s Chamber Foundation flagging Canada as a major buyer. Consumer Impact: Economists and cattle farmers say the costs will likely roll downhill to shoppers as input prices rise and buyers pull back. Local Courts & Accountability: A federal judge kept alive a proposed class action against Volkswagen over alleged “ticking time bomb” high-voltage battery issues in certain Audi EVs. Public Safety Tech Scrutiny: The GBI arrested former Covington officer Michael Canty for allegedly misusing the department’s Flock license-plate reader system, the latest in a string of Georgia cases. AI Data Center Progress: Georgia Power’s contract for the OpenAI data center in Effingham County was approved, and the county’s final DRI report is now out, setting up next steps for site planning. Politics & Community: A Gwinnett Democratic Party event drew backlash for being scheduled during Rosh Hashanah weekend, raising concerns about inclusion of Jewish Democrats. Sports: Deion Sanders must be available to testify in his son Shilo’s bankruptcy case, timed around Colorado’s season opener at Georgia Tech.
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