Georgia News: Plant Vogtle Unit 3 Enters Commercial Operation

Georgia Power announced on Twitter that "Today is a historical day!"  As of today, Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation. Unit 3 will serve Georgia Power customers and the State of Georgia.

This expansion at Plant Vogtle is part of Georgia Power's efforts to build "a reliable and resilient energy future," according to Kim Greene, chairman, president, and CEO of Georgia Power.

This is a long-term investment to help provide energy for decades to come.  Plant Vogtle Unit 3 is the first newly-constructed nuclear unit here in the U.S. in over 30 years.  It can provide power for around 500,000 homes and businesses.  This is will the largest generator of clean energy in the nation.

Read more about Plant Vogtle Unit 3 and 4, and the vision for the future HERE.

In recent years, when it comes to the job market, there has been many ups and downs.  According to LinkedIn, Georgia's job market is still pretty strong, despite our current economy.  In fact, Georgia is one state that made a decent comeback after so many jobs were lost during the pandemic.  Also, analysts at UGA feel Georgia is expected to avoid the worst of the looming recession. So, if a new job is something you're in the market for, let's take a look at the highest paying jobs in the state.

Indeed.com has compiled a list of the 100 highest-paying jobs in Georgia.  As a popular site for job seekers and employers, Indeed is a reliable source when it comes to employment information.

According to the Indeed.com article: "If you're looking for a new job in Georgia, there are many opportunities available depending on your particular industry and interests. While your earning potential will vary based on the position, company and your level of experience, Georgia offers many good-paying opportunities."

When it comes to the top 10 highest paying jobs in Georgia, most do require an advanced degree. And many of these opportunities in the medical field.  But even if these aren't a fit for you, there are many more jobs that pay well in Georgia.  You can see the full list HERE.

According to Indeed.com, a sales engineer's average yearly salary is $130,418. This job is an engineering professional who specializes in sales.  They often act as consultants for their organization and make buying or selling decisions based on technical aspects of a product. Often, they work in B2B businesses assisting sales professionals.

The average yearly salary for an enterprise architect in Georgia is $137,065. This is an IT position that helps companies achieve their business strategy using the most effective technology systems architecture.

For a family medicine physician in Georgia, the average yearly salary is $190,766. These doctors are masters of extensive medical knowledge.  They focus on the entire health of the patient and are trained to provide care to children and adults.

Pediatricians in Georgia make an average of $191,632 yearly. They are physicians specializing in the physical, mental, and behavioral health of children from birth to age 21.

The average yearly salary for a physician in Georgia is $196,567. Physicians diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, illnesses, and injuries.  They can also go into highly specialized fields like obstetricians, gynecologists, general practitioners, and surgeons.

Orthodontists in Georgia make an average yearly salary of $214,007.  They are specialists who diagnose, prevent, and correct teeth placement and jaw alignment. They use braces, surgery, and other appliances to align the teeth and jaws.

The average yearly salary for a dentist in Georgia is $217,945. Dentists help people care for their teeth with preventative care and medical intervention  They can diagnose and treat oral diseases and tooth decay.

In Georgia, a psychiatrist's average yearly salary is $223,894. Psychiatrists specialize in mental health.  They understand psychological and physical health.  They diagnose and treat patients with mental illness.  They can perform certain procedures and prescribe medication.

The average yearly salary for surgeons in Georgia is $264,901. They are responsible for creating a care plan and performing operations. Surgeons usually specialize in a particular area of the body or type of surgery.

According to Indeed.com, an anesthesiologist's average yearly salary in Georgia is $362,175. They are responsible for administering local or general pain-relieving medication during surgical procedures and monitor the patient during and after surgery.

The top 100 highest-paying jobs in Georgia from Indeed.com.