Georgia

AccuWeather says Hurricane Ian may turn out to be one of the costliest storms in the county's history due to its violent storm surge, damaging winds and overpowering flooding rains.

Fitch said the upgrade reflects lessened risk "as Vogtle Units 3 and 4 approach their scheduled commercial operation dates in 2023."

Local residents filed a bond validation challenge to a $15 billion PILOT offering designed to let electric truck maker Rivian avoid paying property taxes.

Municipal bond issuers in the Southeast sold $40.7 billion of bonds in the first half of this year, a 6.3% year-over-year increase.

The latest revenue numbers come ahead of a governor's race that rematches incumbent Brian Kemp against Democrat Stacey Abrams, whom he narrowly beat in 2018.

Coming back from COVID, states in the Southeast are seeing their revenue streams perk up as economic activity resumes across the region.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors launched the P3 task force as cities prepare for an influx of federal infrastructure aid.

Investors will be greeted Monday about $6.4 billion of new issuance led by triple-A Georgia general obligation bonds and Los Angeles notes.

Hosting a World Cup game brings a variety of economic benefits to cities and counties, from increased spending by fans and tourists from around the world to burnishing a region's reputation.

As interest rates rise and muni yields trend higher, the Peach State is set to competitively sell its triple-A rated municipal bonds.