Posts by rjones@gamfg.org
Transformer – 2/15/24
Transformer – 2/15/24
Read MoreVogtle Unit 4 Operation Delayed; Ratepayer Responsibility CappedÂ
Vogtle Unit 4 Operation Delayed; Ratepayer Responsibility Capped Plant Vogtle Nuclear Unit 4 has been delayed again, this time from an anticipated first quarter 2024 in-service date to sometime during the second quarter of 2024. Georgia Power announced on February 1, 2024, that Southern Nuclear Operating Company identified, and has remediated, vibrations associated with certain…
Read MoreGAM goes to SFI
GAM goes to SFI GAM members tour the Smart Factory Institute in Chattanooga to learn more about improving the manufacturing process through AI. Over 50 GAM members from 27 companies participated in the tour of SFI in January. SFI’s goal is to provide manufacturers with connections, collaborative relationships, and certifications for improving manufacturing processes including…
Read MoreGeorgia manufacturers on her mind: Brittney Hull represents GAM in the Legislative Session
Georgia manufacturers on her mind: Brittney Hull represents GAM in the Legislative Session It’s just after 5:15 a.m. in Perry, Georgia, and the sun won’t be up for more than two hours, but GAM’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Brittney Hull, is already merging onto 75 North on the way to Atlanta. It’s another day…
Read MoreGAM Policy Councils update
GAM Policy Councils update Policy Councils Launched and Active As part of the ongoing transformation of the Association, GAM has relaunched and refocused our Policy Councils to increase member engagement and input and to enhance our advocacy on behalf of Georgia manufacturers. In recent months, four GAM Policy Councils – Tax, Environmental Quality, Energy…
Read MoreTransformer – 1/25/24
Transformer – 1/25/24
Read MoreSunrise Manufacturing joins GAM
Sunrise Manufacturing joins GAM GAM is excited to announce the newest member of our dynamic community, Sunrise Manufacturing, Inc. With over four decades of experience, Sunrise Manufacturing has been a pioneer in delivering innovative load securement solutions and transit protection products. Their comprehensive range of freight protection offerings, including void fillers, air bags, honeycomb dunnage,…
Read MoreSmith + Howard sponsors SFI Tour
Smith + Howard sponsors SFI Tour All systems are GO for GAM’s Optimizing Business Performance with AI Event this week at the Smart Factory Institute in Cleveland, TN. We’ll have a full house as members gather to address Artificial Intelligence head-on by debunking associated myths and learning tangible, cost-effective steps for implementation. The Association extends…
Read MoreGAM hosts Legislative Dinners throughout the state
GAM hosts Legislative Dinners throughout the state GAM’s mission is to be visible, vocal and vital for its members and Georgia’s manufacturing industry. To achieve this mission, we must tell the manufacturing story to stakeholders in Georgia – including legislators and other elected officials. Our annual series of Legislative Dinners allows us to do just…
Read MoreFederal Appellate Court Upholds Georgia PSC Election Law
Federal Appellate Court Upholds Georgia PSC Election Law Federal Appellate Court Upholds Georgia PSC Election Law On November 24, after several long months of deliberation, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Georgia’s election laws that provide for five statewide elected Commissioners on the Georgia Public Service Commission.  This ruling overturned a lower court decision…
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