Georgia NOW News for Monday September 7, 2026

In this episode of Georgia NOW News: A nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to a corporate lettuce supplier has Georgia agriculture advocates highlighting the value of locally grown food. Georgia announced a record $35.2 billion in economic development investments for fiscal year 2026, with more than 25,000 new private-sector jobs expected. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms proposed allowing local governments to suspend or eliminate sales taxes on groceries, baby formula, feminine hygiene products and diapers. A Danish researcher pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million in federal grant money intended for autism and other public health research at the CDC. Republic National Distributing Company is closing its Georgia operations, with 558 employees in Atlanta and Marietta expected to lose their jobs. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #Georgia #GeorgiaNews #FoodSafety #Agriculture #GeorgiaEconomy #GeorgiaPolitics #KeishaLanceBottoms #CDC #PublicHealth #Jobs