Oglethorpe Power’s $3.3 Billion Smarr Project Moves Forward
Oglethorpe Power marked the ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Monroe County energy facility on May 7, 2026. The company announced a $3.3 billion investment near Rumble Road in the Smarr community, with operations projected to begin in 2029. The planned...Oglethorpe Gives $75,000 for Local Recreation and Skilled Trades
Oglethorpe Power announced $75,000 in community contributions at its May 7, 2026 Monroe County groundbreaking. The gifts included $50,000 for a public walking trail and $25,000 for industrial equipment supporting skilled trades education at the College & Career...
Mary Persons’ 2025 Graduation Rate Reaches 93.84%
Mary Persons High School recorded a four-year graduation rate of 93.84% for the 2025 cohort, Monroe County Schools reported on September 29, 2025. The district compared that result with Georgia’s statewide rate of 87.2% and noted that Mary Persons had remained above...2025 Investment Milestone: ECG Plans Utility Training Institute in Forsyth
Electric Cities of Georgia broke ground on a planned utility training institute in Forsyth on August 27, 2025, marking an investment milestone for Indian Springs Business Park. In its announcement the following day, ECG described a 12,000-square-foot facility intended...