Mid-decade redistricting was once viewed as exceptional—something triggered by court orders or population shocks. That no longer holds. Across the country, and increasingly in the South, redrawing congressional maps between censuses is becoming normalized.
Reverting back to a tightening of the fiscal belt, the House passed a $37.7B budget for FY26 that reflects state revenue forecasted by the Office of the Governor.
Ohio River South kicked off the second half of the 158th Georgia General Assembly with our 5th Annual Bipartisan Brunch. It’s become one of the best (and bubbly-est) traditions with the Gold Dome crowd. Monday was a key part of our Southern Hospitality series, as we host leaders from across the country and at every level of government to foster connection and collaboration.
When the White House paused plans to override state-level AI laws, headlines focused on the tug-of-war in Washington. But the real story sits in the southern states.
Ohio River South is proud to have recently hosted the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) Legislators of the Year Awards for the second year in a row. Led by TAG and sponsored by Wing, it was held at ORS headquarters in South Downtown.
For governors, mayors, utilities, and industry leaders, the CR restores federal operations for now while setting up another collision point later this winter.
Howard Franklin was recently honored with the 2025 Reginald F. Lewis Award, from the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) at their conference.
Manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics—the South’s economic backbone—are being reshaped by the return of broad tariff measures. The impact, complex, cuts both ways.
The South isn’t just chasing the future—it’s building it. The region is the front line of America’s data-center surge, signaling that the South is open for AI business.
