AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoQuantum Computing in Georgia: Oak Ridge National Laboratory cut the ribbon on “Pathfinder,” a quantum computer designed to team with its supercomputers for faster problem-solving in areas like medicine and national security. Solar Manufacturing Boom: Qcells has started producing solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia plant, aiming to scale to the largest solar cell factory in the U.S. by Q3 2026 and creating thousands of jobs. Data Centers & Finance: A Citi analysis says investors are finally pricing data-center risk by the deal structure, not just the tenant name, after a Microsoft-linked QTS bond tied to a Fayetteville, Georgia campus widened in spread. Public Health Input: The Georgia Department of Public Health is taking comments on its Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. Invasive Species Watch: Georgia DNR reports more sightings of invasive Argentine black-and-white tegus, warning they can harm native wildlife and spread parasites. Election Tech Update: Georgia lawmakers are extending the QR code ballot deadline and also weighing a replacement plan for aging Dominion voting machines. Workforce & Industry: Acuity Brands Lighting plans to close a Minnesota facility and shift manufacturing, while Georgia Southern’s teacher-prep program earns top marks for science-of-reading training.
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