January 2026 News

January 08, 2026

• Augusta Leaders Finalize SPLOST 9, Adding Projects

• Pinnacle Financial & Morris State Bancshares Announce Name Change to Vallant Financial

• Call for Artists - Aiken Downtown Cultural District

• Tech Industry The Target Of Potential Legislative Backlash

• Second Georgia Dem State Lawmaker Accused Of COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud

• Georgia Childcare Providers Await Guidance on Possible Federal Scholarship Changes

• JAMES Magazine Online: Dates Set for Special Election to Fill MTG Seat

• Secretary Raffensperger to Host Financial Literacy Webinar “Fueling Growth: Funding Your Small Business”

• Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture

• Most In-Demand Entry-Level Hospitality Jobs from the 2025 Holiday Season

• 74% of U.S. Adults Ready to Slow Aging in 2026 but Uncertain on Where to Start

January 07, 2026

• “Bird Walk” Stencil Installation Debuts at Phinizy Center & Nature Park

• SRP Federal Credit Union Approves Over $4.2M in Loyalty Dividends

• Concerns Raised Over Plans To Merge Augusta Polling Sites

• Lawmakers To Pay For Georgia Income Tax Cuts By Trimming Tax Breaks

• Chick-fil-A Kicks Off Year of "Newstalgia" Celebrations with Golden Fan Cup Sweepstakes

• Gov. Kemp Announces Superior & State Court Appointments

• Georgia Health Officials Urging Flu Vaccination Amid “Widespread And Severe” Infections

• Early Hurricane Forecasts, Names And Outlooks: What To Expect In Georgia

• Rising Travel Costs Reshape How Americans Travel in 2026

• Nearly One-in-Four Workers 'Functionally Unemployed,' Says Ludwig Institute

• S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Reports Annual Gain In October 2025

January 06, 2026

• New Augusta Arena Continues Taking Shape, Coliseum Authority Pushing To Open May 2027

• AU's Future Georgia Educators Day Motivates Next Generation of Teachers

• SRP Federal Credit Union Board of Directors Approves $115,000 in Random Acts of Kindness Donations to 23 Local Charities