Features
Research in Georgia: The Power of Discovery
In 2009, Robert J. Woods spun a startup out of his extensive research in glycobiology, which is the study of carbohydrates. A distinguished research professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Chemistry at the University of Georgia,…
Atlanta Regional Commission’s Digital Access Project Helps Older Adults Improve Health Outcomes
Since 2021, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has worked to expand access to evidence-based wellness programs (EBPs) for older adults through its Digital Access Pilot Project (DAPP). The project was developed to help older adults overcome barriers such as lack…
Legal Elite 2025
Shakespeare may not have written kindly about them, but the fact is, lawyers are a necessary part of life, whether you’re working out a prenuptial agreement, buying a house or adopting a child. They’re also crucial in difficult situations like…
2025 Top Hospitals: Healthcare High Performers in Georgia
These rankings are based on the performance of Georgia hospitals that participated in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Value-Based Purchasing program (data released on August 6, 2025). The hospitals are evaluated across four domains: clinical outcomes,…
Upfront
HCBUs Benefit During Season of Giving
You might say Christmas came early for some HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Georgia. Big Gift: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced in October it was donating $50 million to HBCUs. Photo credit: Arthur…
Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Landmark Wins: For the first time since 2006, there will be a Democrat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. Make that two. Alicia Johnson ousted Republican incumbent Tim Echols for the District 2 seat, and Peter Hubbard beat Fitz Johnson…
The Donovan’s Venom
"Attach a melody, and your mind retains it,” says a classically trained concert pianist named The Donovan Vernon (who goes by “The Donovan”). He poses the question: “When was the last time you recited your ABCs? Even if it was…
Economic Development Around the State
Effingham Ammo: Underwood Ammo is investing $41 million in a new manufacturing facility in Effingham County, creating 120 new jobs. The company makes handgun and rifle ammunition for hunting and self-defense. Construction will begin in 2026. Hospital Expansion: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical…
Opinion
Shedding Light on the Darkness
Georgia will start next year in a public spotlight that trumpets our success. We have a lot to be proud of, and the attention from the FIFA World Cup represents an opportunity to put our very best on display. It’s…
Young Guns to Take the House
You’d probably need to go back to the 1990s to find a time when Georgia’s congressional delegation carried a lot of clout. Democrat Sam Nunn held sway in the Senate as he was wrapping up his four terms in office,…
Demand Better from Lawmakers
Next month, 180 state representatives and 56 state senators will be returning to the Gold Dome for the second half of Georgia’s 158th legislative session. Bills that were introduced and discussed earlier this year will once again be up for…
Our State
Newton County: A Spirit of Collaboration
In September 2025, electric vehicle maker Rivian finally broke ground on its future manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs, an industrial park just south of Interstate 20 in Newton County. Expected to create 7,500 jobs by 2030, the multibillion-dollar facility is…
Southwest Georgia: Brimming with Opportunities
In Southwest Georgia, new jobs, retail and housing are creating economic opportunities across the…
Downtime
A Peach of a Leader
If there were a Hall of Fame for promoting a city into prominence in the sports world, Gary Stokan would be a charter member. The president and CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc. – who will retire at the end of…
Catching up with... Jason Moss
Jason Moss is founder and CEO of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, a membership-based organization that supports the state’s manufacturing community. Below are edited highlights from an interview. How did the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance start? I originally started GMA back in…
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