AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism & Travel Alerts: Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf, with possible heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe weather impacts for north Georgia by Friday night into the weekend. Wildlife Tourism: Loggerhead sea turtles are back in a big way—Georgia recorded a record 4,292 nests this year, with major volunteer and ecotourist monitoring efforts from Cumberland to Tybee. Family-Friendly Attractions: Zoo Atlanta will debut giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang on Nov. 6 at the new Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove. Local Travel Economy: Georgia’s tourism keeps climbing, with the state hitting $46.2 billion in spending and breaking records for a fourth straight year. Food Stops for Road Trips: Zaxby’s (a Georgia brand) is expanding into travel plazas via a deal with Areas USA, opening its first Florida Turnpike location Sept. 29. Outdoor Safety: A lost, critically injured hunter in Fannin County was rescued by helicopter after being found miles off-trail in rugged terrain.
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