May 2026 News

May 29, 2026

• Metro Augusta Saw Record-Breaking Employment and Labor Force Gains in April as Unemployment Declines to 3.3%

• Augusta Commissioner Raises Concerns on Homelessness

• Augusta University Recognized in Inaugural Cure Innovation Index

• Community Foundation Gives $30,000 in Grants to Veterans Service Organizations Through the Forces United Fund

• Projects Awarded in East-Central Georgia

• Aiken County Public Schools Receive Over $300,000 from SRP Affinity Debit Card Program

• Georgia Voters to Get Final Look at Runoff Candidates in Sunday and Monday Debates

• Pizza Hut Turns Back Time with Retro Look at These Georgia Locations

• Family Dollar Closing 26 Stores in GA. See if One is Near You?

• Georgia Football Game Time, TV Networks Announced for First Three Games

• Frozen Poultry Exports Up 8.5% at Georgia Ports

• “Path from Pre-K to College” Sweepstakes Announces Four Pre-K Winners from Across Georgia

• 5 Georgia High Schools to Begin Testing Drones to Stop Mass Shootings

• American Affordability Pressure Increases as New Vehicle Prices Approach Record High

• It's a Renter's Market: 2 in 5 Listings Come with a Deal This Spring

• Loans for Home Purchases at 12-Year Low

May 28, 2026

• Augusta Commissioners to Consider Data Center Moratorium

• Cyber Center Students Partner with Garage Makerspace to Improve Quality of Life

• The Augusta Lynx Are Back

• Distinguished Dental Alum and Advocate Receives AU President’s Award

• Georgia’s Leadership in Lowering Chronic Absenteeism

• JAMES Magazine Online: Georgia DREAMS Need-based Scholarship Now Reality

• Georgia Community Associations Face Major Regulatory Changes Under SB 406

• Georgia Natural Gas Reaches 1 Billion Pounds of Carbon Offsets Through Greener Life

• Spatial Engineering Supports Georgia’s Cities Through GMA Participation