Georgia

A $300 million bond and a planned monkey breeding facility's fate are at stake in a legal struggle in Georgia.

A bondholder group is negotiating with the school, which continues to operate.

The Southeast has many of the largest ports and cargo airports in the country along with extensive foreign investment that creates exposure to trade turmoil.

Volume in the Southeast was up 46% in 2024, led by Florida, where municipal bond sales more than doubled to $27.49 billion.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will issue $475 million in green sales tax revenue bonds for capital projects and refunding.

A new law and constitutional amendment will restrict how fast property tax bills can rise on homestead properties, impacting local governments.

The ratings agency cited strong and growing activity and favorable economic trends in the region.

The decision is expected to be appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court and the ruling could have implications for the muni bond industry.

The upgrade affects most but not all of MEAG's outstanding bonds.

Florida's catastrophe fund will weather the storm and shouldn't need reinforcements yet. Two Florida-related sales are still expected next week.