June 2026 News

June 22, 2026

• Parking Lot Praise Brings Music, Ministry, Unity to Columbus Riverfront

• Chau Nguyen of Vintage Modern Named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award Winner

• Democrats Again Block GOP Plan to Swap Property Tax Cuts for Sales Tax Increases

• Two Georgia Cities Receive Rural Center Grants for Infrastructure, Redevelopment

• Three Ways Business and Leisure Make a Great Match for Life in Georgia

• GaDOE Recognizes Five Schools with Creative School Arts Integration School of Excellence Award

• Trump Administration Backs Away from Immigration Detention Facility in Social Circle

• The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US Rose for the Second Consecutive Month in May

• Home Flipping Returns Edge Up After Seven Quarters of Decline

• Employers Tighten Focus on AI and Human Skills as Global Tech Hiring Moderates

June 18, 2026

• Columbus City Council Approves Uptown Teen Curfew, Technology Overlay for Zoning

• 2026 Piedmont Classic- Driven by Mercedes-Benz of Columbus Raises Nearly $140K

• Research, Internships Help Launch NASA Career for Columbus State Alum McCarty ’14

• Georgia Applauds Lockheed Martin’s 75 Years of Production, Impact

• Atlanta Executive Tapped as Global COO of KPMG International

• Here’s How Much GA Residents Spend on Fast Food Compared to Other States, New Study Says

• Georgia Airport Ranks Among the Top 5 Best in America for Passenger Experience, Study Reveals

• JAMES Magazine Online: Lawmakers Return to Capitol to Kick Off Special Session

• GaDOE Develops Supports for Military-Connected Students’ Wellbeing

• Longevity & Accelerating Wealth Transfer Are Making Family Finances More Complex

• Consumer Edge Shows the Restaurant Industry Is Fracturing

• MarketWatch Highlights Housing Market Opportunities and Concerns

• Zillow: This Retro Bedroom Color that Adds $2,277 to Your Home's Value

June 17, 2026

• Columbus Judicial Building Nears Completion as Government Overhaul Continues

• Georgia Voters Choose Statewide Down-ballot Candidates for November