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...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...
Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground in Monroe County: A Major Milestone for Economic Growth
Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground in Monroe County: A Major Milestone for Economic Growth Monroe County took a major step forward in economic development this week as Buc-ee’s officially broke ground on its highly anticipated new location just west of I-75 at the Rumble Road...