CNN to cut TV staff. Could Atlanta benefit?
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Smaller than a full-size van like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or even a minivan, the small van fits a transportation niche.”},{“_id”:”DTQ6RM73Z5AAHK5NI3N6ETBGKM”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Sadly, no manufacturer sells new small vans in America anymore. However, there is some hope. Many automakers have options in their portfolio that could make small vans more appealing while looking to the future. Only one automaker I contacted would discuss plans. For the rest, I looked at what exists here and around the globe and came up with some ideas.”},{“_id”:”HH2SF3V47FHPZKC4G5RQKBII7A”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Here is where we stand now with small vans and what we would love to see come to dealer showrooms in upcoming years.”},{“_id”:”2UAYF2ES6RFMLCP474G5XW432E”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”1. Chevrolet City Express This model was only around for three years. Based on the Nissan NV200 (more on that later), the City Express had a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, 133-horsepower engine. It could carry 122 cubic feet of cargo and had a 1,500-pound payload. It was 186 inches long on a 115-inch wheelbase. Chevrolet produced the City Express from the 2015 to 2017 model years and as part of Chevy’s line of commercial products, these vans could get service at the same location as the rest of a company’s Chevy fleet — a distinct advantage.”},{“_id”:”CAUY6SJJVFA5NNPCOX7P6B2UYA”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”What we’d like to see: For 2024, Chevrolet introduced the Equinox electric SUV. With up to 319 miles of range and 210 horsepower with front-wheel drive, this SUV has the range and power small businesses would need. The all-new Equinox uses GM’s Ultium battery platform, the company’s latest electric vehicle technology. Its size would likely be close to the City Express, which is about the same dimensions as the current gas-powered Equinox. While GM suggests the Blazer EV as an option for fleet buyers, businesses may appreciate van-style cargo doors and sliding side doors.”},{“_id”:”7Y2IV5BGPRGOXFLVG65YQMDGEY”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”2. Ford Transit Connect Before it ended its domestic run in 2023, the Transit Connect was the bestselling small van in America. Ford offered cargo and passenger forms with long and short wheelbases. The passenger van could seat up to six. The Transit Connect’s goal was to appeal to small businesses and families who didn’t want a traditional minivan. This van was popular in its segment — but not popular enough.”},{“_id”:”ABDG4HXJINCHDAO2A2G2X3PCPI”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”What we’d like to see: The rumor mill churned with news that Ford would base the next-generation Transit Connect on the same platform that underpins the Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport and Escape. We still hope for that, as it means there’s potential for a plug-in hybrid or hybrid. Ford also has the E-Transit Courier, an all-electric compact van for global markets, that went into production this year, which is smaller than the Transit Connect. Another interesting idea would be for Ford to scale down the electric vehicle tech in its E-Transit full-size electric van to accommodate a compact van.”},{“_id”:”QWWCJW7LHZDK7ADJCENTGH2GPE”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”3. Mercedes-Benz Metris The Metris, the largest van on this list, is closer to a midsize van than a compact one. That stature is a plus and a minus. While the Mercedes-Benz can carry more cargo than the other vans on this list, it’s also much more expensive. The Metris has much of the tech and interior features you would expect to see in a van built by Mercedes, but it didn’t resonate with American buyers. Like the Transit Connect, 2023 was its last model year.”},{“owner”:{“id”:”ajc”},”workflow”:{“status_code”:4},”auth”:{“1″:”824165085288d6f50ade94fb708494893c88222b72d7024735968c345de41118″},”caption”:”2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van. 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It is modular and scalable and will underpin both midsize and full-size vans worldwide. Both vans are coming to the United States. Mercedes will offer a new midsize model that will replace the Metris (name to be determined) and a new full-size van that we expect will still be named “Sprinter.””},{“_id”:”P7COJU5UKFEZBOEVKTPB63HWNU”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”However, the midsize van is only slated for luxury passenger use. Mercedes cites such examples as “a VIP shuttle, as a locally CO2-emissions-free mobile office, or for leisure-active families.” The company said the van’s range could be as high as 310 miles, giving well-heeled midsize van buyers an exciting new choice. For those who need a cargo van, your Mercedes choices in America will be the Sprinter powered by an internal combustion engine (which is not going away any time soon), the eSprinter or the eSprinter replacement on the new platform arriving around 2027-2028. To get a small Mercedes cargo van, you may have to import it from another country.”},{“_id”:”3QX6TTHSPRAHRDLUHAN5R3P7LA”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”4. Nissan NV200 Nissan sold this petite yet capable van in the U.S. from 2013 to 2021. The smallest member of the NV line, the NV200, was sold only as a cargo van. It had the best fuel economy in its class and interior features that made it easier to work on the road. It was easy to upfit with job-specific accessories but didn’t offer a lot of power.”},{“_id”:”HFSRBRGDW5G7BFZHAKUVIHIEXA”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”What we’d like to see: In some global markets, Nissan replaced the NV200 with a Renault Kangoo rebadged as the Nissan Townstar and Townstar electric vehicle. However, there’s a more logical solution for America: As with Chevrolet and its Equinox EV, Nissan has an EV SUV around the same size. The Nissan Ariya is a fully electric compact SUV with up to 304 miles of range, and it rides on a platform that could be a terrific choice for a van in the city.”},{“_id”:”WXQJP4INDJEXFJMNSGYY6SKOBE”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”5. Ram ProMaster City Last, but by no means least, is the Ram ProMaster City. Based on the Fiat Doblo, the ProMaster City arrived in the U.S. for the 2015 model year. Like the other vans on this list, Ram designed the ProMaster City to provide an easy-to-park, fuel-efficient vehicle for plumbers, bakeries, locksmiths and small-delivery services. Ram also marketed the van for personal use. The ProMaster City boasted best-in-class cargo and payload — not including the larger Metris — but ended its run in America in 2022.”},{“_id”:”UZXQ4IDOZ5DK3ALLLQW5P4GB2A”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”What we’d like to see: Fiat developed an all-new E-Doblo for global markets. Like the ProMaster City, Fiat builds the Doblo in personal and cargo versions. The E-Doblo has more than 170 miles of electric vehicle range that is great for jobs and deliveries in urban areas and offers fast charging. It even has an available Magic Plug that you can use to power a fridge or power equipment for on-site use. Fiat offers the professional version as a cargo van with a regular or long wheelbase, a Combi with a fixed bulkhead or a long-wheelbase Crew model with an adjustable bulkhead that allows you to prioritize passengers or gear as needed. The E-Doblo would be a great addition to the ProMaster line, especially now that a full-size ProMaster electric vehicle exists.”},{“_id”:”WKNTRFX6IRGPLE4JM6VXR67KMQ”,”type”:”divider”},{“_id”:”2N3UK7GEUZCHXJ4UTB5SXHCGVI”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Allyson Harwood is a veteran automotive writer and car reviewer who writes about cars, trucks and SUVs for Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader. She previously wrote for Motor Trend, Truck Trend and others.”},{“_id”:”KAECOBO6TVCU3IVAITYL7FQZ6Q”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”The Steering Column is a weekly consumer auto column from Cox Automotive. 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Brian Kemp announced Friday he will lead a delegation to Europe for a mission to strengthen business relationships with German and Polish companies, aiming to court new investment in Georgia.”},{“_id”:”URU3AZWXCFAC7OCZ2JQYBWKEKY”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”The Republican governor and state economic development representatives will meet with companies that operate facilities or have projects under construction in Georgia. The itinerary includes visits with companies spanning several industries, including automotive part manufacturers, chemical producers and medical device makers.”},{“_id”:”HE4T5CVAFBFUXGFMYM655RVA3Q”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[]},”type”:”text”,”content”:”The trip will begin next week after Monday’s inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Kemp’s Tuesday budget briefing with state lawmakers, although its length wasn’t disclosed. It’s the latest in a string of international business pilgrimages Kemp has led, including visits to South Korea and Italy last year. 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They want to attract any filmmaker, creator or production company needing a home base of operations in Hall County, northeast of Atlanta.”},{“_id”:”76DESI4KUVD5RMA5C4ABVAY6ME”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[{“pos”:81,”comment”:”, nor the U.S”}],”comments”:[],”_id”:1734619960328},”type”:”text”,”content”:”It’s also not the easiest time to open a studio in the U.S., much less in Georgia. After operating at a near-breakneck speed for two years as streaming services like Netflix tried to boost their content libraries, film and television production has slowed. It ground to a halt during 2023’s Hollywood labor strikes and has yet to rebound to its recent peak.”},{“_id”:”K2G3UJO5ZZFSFA2YOVYVNFOA6I”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[{“pos”:200,”comment”:”FQS”}],”comments”:[],”_id”:1734619960329},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Fewer productions means less business for Georgia studios, many of which opened right before the strikes. There is plenty of studio space but not enough projects to fill them. But Film Quality Studios doesn’t see itself competing with behemoths like Trilith or Shadowbox Studios.”},{“_id”:”ITHMFNRKWRHE7MHHQMTQ2EFBBQ”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1734722317082},”type”:”text”,”content”:”“With the strikes and everything going on, it’s a concern if I made the right choice,” Debra Chesneau said. “But life is a big risk; you never know about anything. If you don’t try, you’d never know.””},{“level”:3,”_id”:”6IWHQHLO3NDIRJZ5KZOG55TM54″,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1734722317083},”type”:”header”,”content”:”New era for the family business”},{“_id”:”4US2HAIDJJGIVGBKL3MYKL657Q”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1734703492721},”type”:”text”,”content”:”The idea to transform the property into a studio began to take shape in mid-2023. The family decided to sell the assets to their former company, Fuel Quality Services (sense a theme?), in April of that year when founder and patriarch Howard Chesneau retired. Neither Cody Chesneau nor his sister, Casandra, had a passion for the fuel industry, so they thought it was the right time to sell.”},{“_id”:”2U5RGV2P4NDBJBLZ22VULRXH2M”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1734722317085},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Though the buyer hauled away the company’s remaining equipment and materials, the family retained ownership of their buildings. They considered two options: leasing the warehouses to another company to use for their own purposes, or turn it into a film studio. 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But Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has said the automaker would deliver on its promise to create 7,500 jobs at the Georgia plant by the end of this decade.”},{“_id”:”WASX4QUGXBH4HKRNIWDBPFNZGI”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087087},”type”:”text”,”content”:”On Thursday, Scaringe said the loan will help accelerate the Georgia plant’s launch and bring thousands of jobs to the state.”},{“_id”:”OPLMWZ77WRAHVFVGCY3H4FXZLM”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087088},”type”:”text”,”content”:”“People are incredibly excited to get behind the wheel of our new models, and this additional capacity for our mass market products is key to U.S. leadership in the electric vehicle industry,” Scaringe said in a news release.”},{“copyright”:”2024 Getty Images”,”syndication”:{},”auth”:{“1″:”620bdbfbacdeaf05ffb1545acb4c241b4a073567d4e9fa585a8f29d08e64c077″},”caption”:”Founder and CEO of Rivian RJ Scaringe speaks onstage during the Rivian Reveals All-Electric R2 Midsize SUV event at Rivian South Coast Theater on March 07, 2024 in Laguna Beach, California. 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It was not immediately clear when phase two of the plant would be completed, but Rivian has said the facility will ultimately be capable of producing up to 400,000 vehicles by 2032.”},{“_id”:”7FHXPAZLRJCAVC4CP5MPVNTKF4″,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087090},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Rivian applied for the loan more than two years ago, but the DOE didn’t announce preliminary approval until late November.”},{“_id”:”S7J6AOAF4VA3FKGHA4LB4Q2MPA”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087091},”type”:”text”,”content”:”In a statement, the DOE said the funding reinforces the outgoing Biden administration’s “commitment to strengthen the nation’s manufacturing competitiveness, helping ensure American businesses remain global leaders in the rapidly expanding EV industry.””},{“_id”:”RPG74NMPMFHILLGFZNMDIYZEDM”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”_id”:”3T27JBHYEFCSZKKPWNKOEH3VDA”},”type”:”interstitial_link”,”content”:”Rivian and Volkswagen finalize joint venture worth up to $5.8B”,”url”:”https://www.ajc.com/news/business/rivian-and-vw-finalize-joint-venture-worth-up-to-58b/FPNXXZE5DNATRFLDEE37N7PW7A/”},{“_id”:”6C2EYGN3OZHAPFBZWUVSIHG5HA”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087092},”type”:”text”,”content”:”The completion of the agreement was among many 11th-hour actions expected from the Biden administration in its final days. But the loan has received heightened attention because allies of President-elect Donald Trump, including entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have expressed support for clawing back the funding.”},{“_id”:”36J753L7IZESDATZTVM6DV2JKA”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087093},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Ramaswamy has been tapped by Trump to help lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, which has pledged dramatic cuts to federal programs, including EV funding. The other leader of that effort is Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, a Rivian rival.”},{“_id”:”DTW3L5IBPRGDHEW5K5K3RJNXFI”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087094},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Tesla was among the first to receive assistance — a $465 million loan — through the same DOE Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. The company repaid the money, but the funding helped to catapult the then-struggling company into the world’s most valuable automaker.”},{“_id”:”R7VIK2MRWRCN7KDLBM74XIJEA4″,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087095},”type”:”text”,”content”:”In July, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., wrote a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm stressing the loan’s importance to getting the Rivian project across the finish line.”},{“_id”:”O7SAY7XMCJHMBOHO3XKDZANMYY”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737066033235},”type”:”text”,”content”:”“Our federal manufacturing incentives are driving economic development across the state of Georgia,” Ossoff said Thursday. “I join all federal, state and local leaders in congratulating Rivian on this federal loan and in celebrating yet another historic federal investment in Georgia electric vehicle manufacturing.””},{“owner”:{“sponsored”:false,”id”:”ajc”},”address”:{},”syndication”:{},”auth”:{“1″:”666e15827f9f85569c551b12198b288e78e6d12812ae6567960e1c25172653cd”},”caption”:”This is a photo of Rivian’s factory site in southern Morgan and Walton counties. 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EV sales industrywide are growing but they have not met bullish projections made by many forecasters.”},{“_id”:”AQWW3RAZMBCCJBZKPHFUCDG7GY”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”_id”:”NUD77G5O4JDIJITWQ2H7SHAQI4″},”type”:”interstitial_link”,”content”:”Rivian reveals how many EVs it built in 2024, capping off a wild year”,”url”:”https://www.ajc.com/news/business/rivian-caps-off-a-wild-2024-by-revealing-its-q4-production-figures/5MFEKZUBRFHSZPLGWPXYF5EXK4/”},{“_id”:”OWHI44HQ6ZDPRHAGG2LQTIVUVM”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087100},”type”:”text”,”content”:”The project was the largest-ever jobs and investment deal in state history when it was announced by Gov. Brian Kemp in December 2021, surpassed only by the Hyundai Motor Group EV factory near Savannah.”},{“_id”:”OVMNIRYTKRDOHOHKDGAFUMBVNU”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087101},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Rivian paused the Georgia factory in March as a temporary cost-cutting measure and shifted initial production of its new crossover model, the R2, to its existing plant in Illinois. Despite the pause, Rivian said it remained committed to opening its Georgia factory, where it has said it’ll expand production of the R2 and produce at least two other future models, the R3 and R3X.”},{“_id”:”PS2ZRROTCBHZZAW75NDAEBE2IQ”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087122},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Kemp’s office did not respond Thursday to a request for comment.”},{“level”:2,”_id”:”3UV2L3EPTBHVXNCPWLFC4N44GQ”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087102},”type”:”header”,”content”:”EV incentives at risk?”},{“_id”:”H4ECJ74PIFGQPM72BQKXHXGJQE”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087104},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Funding comes from the DOE’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan program, which was established in 2007 to support domestic energy projects. In addition to Tesla, EV factories by Ford and Nissan previously received financing through this program.”},{“_id”:”G2DBHJKVIRAOJI6Y56WIB6R6JU”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087105},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Since the election, DOE has reportedly been racing to close billions in pending clean energy-related loans before Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Now that the agreement has been finalized, legal experts said the Trump administration would face an uphill battle to revoke the loan.”},{“_id”:”4SJR23MPQZDPTPSTX23HOIVIEM”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087106},”type”:”text”,”content”:”“DOE’s job is to implement the loan program according to the laws passed by Congress, which they appear to be doing,” said Adam Orford, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Law. “Assuming the loan was finalized according to the law, it will be very difficult for the new administration to reverse it.””},{“owner”:{“sponsored”:false,”id”:”ajc”},”address”:{},”syndication”:{},”auth”:{“1″:”283a6925947bfa2f01cccf1d96171a3a9aaf01fd1900f364a1e57b5139124ac4″},”caption”:”FILE – In Atlanta, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp stands next to a Rivian electric truck while announcing the company’s plans to build a plant east of Atlanta, Dec. 16, 2021. 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The R1S and R1T have been well-reviewed by the automotive press, but prices can climb to more than $100,000, depending on configuration.”},{“_id”:”ILHP3QLM4JBMZF2HPPEHWMA35I”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087113},”type”:”text”,”content”:”The R2 is a smaller two-row crossover that is expected to start at $42,000, giving Rivian a product more buyers can afford. Rivian is taking orders for the R2, and deliveries are expected to start sometime next year.”},{“_id”:”VVBKYOAULRB5PHYOPFGZHV7I64″,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087114},”type”:”text”,”content”:”R2 production will start in Illinois and expand in Georgia, Rivian has said.”},{“_id”:”EBPSFVVYSVA4ZGABDVISPKBQXE”,”additional_properties”:{“inline_comments”:[],”comments”:[],”_id”:1737065087115},”type”:”text”,”content”:”Rivian is also set to benefit from a roughly $1.5 billion incentive package offered by Georgia state and local leaders. 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BREAKING NEWS: TSA’s Top 10 Best Catches of 2024 are trending! While most people are dropping their list of what was HOT last year… we’re here with a list of what was NOT (prohibited items).]]>
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The only aspect that’s still a work-in-progress is a convenience-store-themed corner where the owners aim to sell slushies, nonalcoholic drinks and international packaged snacks.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”2B7EQEDXCRE2TMC4FAOO2RSESY”,”additional_properties”:{“_id”:1737592447442,”comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”MJQ’s final night at its Ponce de Leon location is Saturday. The Drunken Unicorn, the music venue attached to MJQ’s Ponce location, remains open, but its long-term plans are up in the air since it’s within the mixed-use development site plan. The owners said MJQ’s Underground location will roughly maintain the hours of their former home — 11 p.m. to late.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”AJQHD4C55FEJJLDIXXD4QV27R4″,”additional_properties”:{“_id”:1737592447443,”comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Murphy said he’s excited to come downtown at a time of rapid change. 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Georgia Department of Agriculture spokesperson Matthew Agvent described the area as a “poultry dense” part of the state, with 120 other poultry farms within a 10-mile radius of the affected facilities.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”QRLQZGIPZBGDLFJJEXZ2RQY3KM”,”content”:””,”type”:”raw_html”},{“_id”:”HRQAHMPOMNEWNCGEIZHKPROK3E”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”The second detection was found on Jan. 17 during “routine, pre-movement” testing by the Georgia Poultry Lab Network, but was not confirmed by a U.S. Department of Agriculture lab until late Tuesday, the GDA said.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”XX5QNGCOCBALXCUZNTHXYNGPRA”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”The flock where the virus was found was located about 210 yards from premises where the first infection was confirmed last week in a flock of 45,000 birds, the GDA said. 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Some bans could be narrowed to the county level later, but are still likely to last anywhere from several weeks to as many as six to eight months, in the case of Taiwan.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”XBRJLEQZSRCIPMRKQRRSEXQ3OE”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Tyler said the council’s preliminary analysis finds the cases are likely to cost Georgia’s industry an estimated $34 million in export losses from being shut out of some international trade.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”EEXHBQXOMZBZ3LVIDIIV6JK4FA”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Quarantine and testing”,”level”:2,”type”:”header”},{“_id”:”TN6MTEJQ7FG4RP25V55RJR4JDQ”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[{“date”:”2025-01-22T20:58:05.060Z”,”email”:”Amanda.DeArmon@ajc.com”,”end”:111,”replies”:[],”start”:108,”text”:”added \”the\” here”,”user”:”Amanda DeArmon”}],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Other measures state officials announced in response to the first detection last week will remain in place, the GDA said.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”5U2YIOL4MBDKRPKPBMC6CD77EI”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”All commercial poultry operations within a 6.2.-mile or 10-kilometer radius will remain under quarantine for at least two weeks, with additional surveillance testing. 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A ban on those activities will remain in effect indefinitely.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”QSTJ2EQ4E5CVJGJLQU7I25IXZU”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[{“comment”:”that “,”date”:”2025-01-22T20:58:38.216Z”,”email”:”Amanda.DeArmon@ajc.com”,”pos”:99,”replies”:[],”type”:”insert”,”user”:”Amanda DeArmon”}]},”content”:”But retail sales of chicken and eggs are not impacted. In a news release Saturday, Harper stressed the state’s food supply is safe.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”O3YSNQIQDNCFZJTLYIU5VZAGAU”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Chicken and eggs are tested for the virus before they are harvested, and the USDA says the risk of infected meat or eggs entering the supply chain is low. In the unlikely case infected product were to enter the supply chain, the agency says properly prepared and cooked chicken and eggs are still safe to eat because the heat kills the virus.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”N7YXUG5RKZBZPH5D4VERORKBWI”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”“Every Georgian can and should have 100% confidence in the safety and security of poultry products offered for sale in the state of Georgia,” Harper said.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”5AH46P4HBBHAXODCRFIMVGGB5E”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Georgia has not had any confirmed cases of H5N1 in cattle or humans, but concerning news about the virus has been pouring out of other states.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”FO3DXWVKYVBZ5NRWFI7PGGS66Q”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Earlier this month, a patient in Louisiana died from H5N1, becoming the first death in the U.S. from the virus. California also recently declared a state of emergency in response to an explosive outbreak in dairy cattle. Meanwhile, scientists say there are signs the virus may be changing in ways that could allow it to spread more easily to humans.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”JJ2T5XS7X5CGFGM5G3HMA4OPHE”,”additional_properties”:{“_id”:”E4IV6ULBDVF7VOJIONOOYQ5XJU”,”comments”:[]},”content”:”What is bird flu? Symptoms, basic facts, how it spreads”,”type”:”interstitial_link”,”url”:”https://www.ajc.com/news/health-news/what-is-bird-flu-symptoms-basic-facts-how-it-spreads/INNS6KESJVBKRPC4TKF4NSRCMI/”},{“_id”:”6BNRD3PXMRHMZL3OR5TLOO5B7M”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”GDA officials have urged Georgia poultry producers to closely monitor their flocks and report any unusual symptoms they observe. Clinical signs of bird flu infection in avian species include lethargy, loss of appetite, discolored combs and feet, and sudden death without signs of disease.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”EWDNNNDUDRBUFMPKAZEZQG66UA”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[{“comment”:”spokesman “,”date”:”2025-01-22T20:59:40.739Z”,”email”:”Amanda.DeArmon@ajc.com”,”pos”:189,”replies”:[],”type”:”insert”,”user”:”Amanda DeArmon”}]},”content”:”State employees involved in the response to the outbreaks are also being watched closely for signs of infection with help from the Georgia Department of Public Health, said Agvent, the GDA spokesperson.”,”type”:”text”},{“_id”:”Z6JIAAMGKZG2PHMSQQUFFFBI7Q”,”additional_properties”:{“comments”:[],”inline_comments”:[]},”content”:”Agvent said all responders are wearing personal protective equipment and are required to follow strict biosecurity protocols. 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