RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Announces New $200M Columbus Expansion, Cuts Ribbon on Prior Expansion
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing $200 million to expand its operations in Columbus. The project will initially create 15 new jobs, with more jobs to follow. Along with Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson, and other public and company leaders, Governor Kemp celebrated the announcement of this new investment and the completion of a prior expansion announced in 2023.
Kia Georgia Celebrates Trio of Major Milestones, Including Start of Production for 2027 Kia Telluride
Kia Georgia team members marked another historic day at its West Point facility Tuesday with the start of production of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride.
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Bill to Designate Cotton as Official State Fabric Introduced
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Home Depot Q4 Earnings: Contractor Focus Drives Growth Despite Weak Housing Market
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Judge Rules Against Burt Jones’ Unlimited Fundraising in Race for Georgia Governor
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Atlanta Braves Announce Launch of Exclusive Braves Television Network: BravesVision
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Retirement Asset Ownership Is Widespread Among Gig-Worker Households
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Nearly Half of Americans Feel Trapped in Their Homes as Mortgage Rates Freeze the Housing Market
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Georgians Looking for a New Job Have More Options than Some Other States
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2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul Leads Statewide Day of Service Initiative March 18th
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Georgia Roof Shingles Factory is Ramping Up, Hoping for a Homebuilding Boom
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Opening Doors for Georgia’s Foster Youth Through Technical Education
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Amanda Free Named President of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia
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Columbus Airport Commission to Announce New Commissioners at February Meeting
Columbus Airport Commission Chairwoman Delois Dee Marsh will announce newly appointed Airport Commissioners at ...
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GDOL Honored as “Model Agency” for HR Excellence
The Georgia Department of Labor has earned the “Model Agency Award” for Excellence in ...
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Columbus Film Office Announces Creators Mixer, Expands Focus to Support All Creative Industries
The Columbus Film Office is broadening its scope beyond traditional film production to embrace ...
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Georgia Power Delivers Lower Costs for Customers with Latest Filings
Georgia Power today filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases ...
Video
Reba Wissner with Columbus State University, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Interim Associate Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies and Assistant Professor of Musicology at Columbus State University Dr. Reba Wissner discusses the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and what students can expect once enrolled.
Sandy Lake Previews the Upcoming 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit
Sandy Lake, the Director of Logistics for the Georgia Center of Innovation, provides an overview of the upcoming 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit and what attendees can expect. The event will be held on April 17th at the Savannah Convention Center.
Leatha Cyprian with Columbus Technical College, Division of Business Programs & Certificates
Dean of the Division of Business at Columbus Technical College Leatha Cyprian discusses programs and certificates offered at Columbus Tech and their focus on preparing students for the current workforce.
Joe Marinelli on the 50th Anniversary of Visit Savannah
President/CEO of Visit Savannah Joe Marinelli discusses the history of the organization and the economic impact tourism has on the Savannah region.
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