Flagpole - Wed April 02, 2025
Demolition Begins On Portions of Athens, Ga., Mall Ahead of a Major Redevelopment
In 2023, the Athens-Clarke County Commission (ACC) approved a plan to redevelop the city's Georgia Square Mall, but demolition work on portions of the shopping center just started at the end of March 2025....
Heidelberg Materials - Tue April 01, 2025
Heidelberg Materials Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc., Subsidiaries
Heidelberg Materials North America announced that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups....
Yoder & Frey - Tue April 01, 2025
Yoder & Frey Names Kevin Simmons New Georgia Regional Sales Manager
Industry veteran Kevin Simmons has joined Yoder & Frey as Georgia regional sales manager to drive expansion in the southeastern United States. With nearly 30 years of experience in the heavy machinery sector — primarily at a leading Caterpillar dealership — Simmons has built a distinguished career in sales and management....
CEG - Wed March 26, 2025
Six Years Strong: Impact Rentals Expands Across Southeast
In 2025, Impact Rentals, based in Buford, Ga., will celebrate six years in business, marking steady and significant growth in the Southeast. With three locations in Georgia — Athens, Decatur and Buford — and an additional location in Greenville, S.C., the company continues to expand its footprint....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 12, 2025
Savannah Bridge Project Supports Fast-Growing Port
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is undertaking a substantial investment with its U.S. 17/State Route 404 Spur Bridge Major Maintenance Project, which is upgrading a key bridge spanning the Savannah River to extend its lifespan, as well as allow more efficient access to the Port of Savannah....
Morehouse College & Urbanize Atlanta - Tue March 11, 2025
Atlanta's Morehouse College, Georgia Tech Each Begin Building New Residence Halls
Atlanta's Morehouse College launched its 158th anniversary weekend on Feb. 21, 2025, with a historic groundbreaking ceremony for its new residence hall. It marked the first construction at the all-male institution since 2003....
WMAZ-TV & CEG - Thu March 06, 2025
Macon's Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Build $13.4M Guitar-Shaped Terminal
Nearly $22 million worth of upgrades will soon take flight at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, highlighted by a uniquely-designed new terminal honoring the area's rich musical tradition....
Georgia Public Broadcasting & The Den - Wed March 05, 2025
Mercer University Acquires Land to Build New Medical School in Downtown Macon, Ga.
Mercer University in Macon, Ga., will construct a new building for its medical school overlooking the Ocmulgee River in the city's downtown, the first step in a major redevelopment of the area. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) approved selling 11 parcels at 815 Riverside Dr., between Spring and Second streets, to the university on Feb....
Hills Machinery Company - Wed February 26, 2025
Hills Machinery Opens New Sales, Service, Rental Location in Wilson, N.C.
Hills Machinery has opened a 14th location with its new full-service facility at 3235 US Hwy 301 in Wilson, N.C. The new location includes full sales and rental operations, as well as Hills' largest service center with massive service bays, overhead cranes and a large parts and components inventory to serve local heavy and compact equipment owners, according to the company....
CEG - Wed February 26, 2025
Rebel Auction Holds Its In-Person, Online Feb. Sale in Hazlehurst, Ga.
Rebel Auction held its monthly sale Feb. 13, 2025, in Hazlehurst, Ga. Bidders swarmed all three rings at the Rebel Auction sale site and were joined by a strong online bidding presence. Equipment on the block included attachments, farm tractors, trucks and support equipment and more....
