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AI-powered warehouse bringing 300 jobs to Butts County | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 07:54:00

SUMMARY: GreenBox Systems LLC is set to open an automated warehouse in Butts County, creating 300 jobs, according to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. The 1 million-square-foot facility at The Cubes at RiverPark will offer positions such as automation operators, logistics coordinators, and maintenance technicians. The project represents a $144 million investment. Butts County officials highlighted the importance of attracting high-quality industries while maintaining community quality of life. The facility is expected to launch in late 2025, with GreenBox’s managing partner expressing pride in contributing to Georgia’s culture of innovation.

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Two Gaza hostages freed | WSAV-TV

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www.wsav.com – Kris Hummer – 2025-02-01 11:52:00

SUMMARY: Hamas released Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, along with American-Israeli Keith Siegel, during a truce aimed at ending the 15-month Gaza conflict. The Israeli military confirmed the handover in Kahn Younis. Bibas, who had been captive for 484 days, was reunited with his father and sister and mourned the loss of his two younger children, reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike. Kalderon was also freed after nearly 484 days and comforted his children, who had previously been released. The ongoing ceasefire, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, has been largely maintained, despite mutual accusations of violations.

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Officials discuss future of VC Summer plant

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www.wsav.com – Caroline Yaffa – 2025-01-31 17:44:00

SUMMARY: A project to build two reactors at VC Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina, abandoned in 2017 after costing $8 billion, may soon resume. Santee Cooper has proposed selling the site to a private company to complete the project, which could add 2,200 megawatts of clean energy. Senator Tom Davis supports the initiative, suggesting it would ease customer costs. However, Senator Russell Ott expressed concerns about potential risks. Governor Henry McMaster emphasized the project’s importance for South Carolina’s energy needs and its potential to inspire nationwide nuclear construction. Discussions on the state’s energy future will continue next week.

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Black Lotus Cuisine providing fresh, flavorful food in CSRA

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www.wjbf.com – Karlton Clay – 2025-01-31 11:00:00

SUMMARY: Reginald White, a culinary enthusiast from Augusta, Georgia, founded Black Lotus Cuisine to share his passion for fresh, flavorful food. After studying at Johnson & Wales University and gaining experience abroad, he returned home to create a unique food experience. The name reflects resilience, symbolizing the lotus flower’s beauty arising from murky waters. Black Lotus Cuisine is known for its fresh, made-to-order dishes, like the popular Black Lotus Bowl, featuring marinated fried chicken. The food truck offers the advantage of reaching customers at various events, and they also operate a takeaway shop on Broad Street, providing a diverse menu.

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