January 2026 Features

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%

  January 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate.

• Augusta-Based KAMO Announces Acquisition of Waper, Inc. in South Carolina

  January 07, 2026

  KAMO Facility Solutions & Supplies, a family-owned distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment, announced today the acquisition of Waper, Inc., a well-established company founded in 1973 and known for its deep customer relationships and commitment to service.

• Heath Taylor Named President & CEO of Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

  January 06, 2026

  Heath Taylor has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, bringing more than 18 years of experience in chamber leadership, business advocacy, and nonprofit management to one of Georgia’s fastest-growing communities.

• New Laws Will Address Professional Services, Homeowner Protections, Car Owners & Politicians

  January 06, 2026

  Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day.

• Georgia Marks 50 Years of Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy

  January 05, 2026

  For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia’s energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state’s electricity each year from just two nuclear plants: Plant Hatch near Vidalia and Plant Vogtle near Augusta.