Features
Healthcare in Georgia: An AI Lifeline
When Jim Matney felt pressure in his chest, his first thought was to reach for an antacid. But the feeling persisted, like a heavy weight that wouldn’t lift. As his wife drove him to Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie,…
Georgia’s Growing Energy Needs Require a Strong Grid
Georgia communities expect safe, reliable and cost-effective power at home, at work and everywhere in between. As the state grows and technology changes how people use energy, the electric grid must be ready to meet rising demand. Georgia Transmission plays…
Third Places for the Win: Main Street Cities in Georgia
It’s Friday night, and people are gathering downtown to play and eat and drink. They want activity-based entertainment that emphasizes fun over fancy.…
Why Retail Has Become a Competitive Advantage for Office Properties
As workplace expectations continue to evolve, office owners are rethinking what makes a property competitive in today's market. For years, retail was viewed as a complementary component of office buildings, a convenience for tenants rather than a core part of…
Automotive Industry in Georgia: In The Driver's Seat
Some folks might be taking it easy during the dog days of summer, but not the state’s rapidly expanding and forward-looking auto industry. As Rivian ramps…
Choosing the Right Place for Care Can Save Time, Stress, and Money
The Rising Importance of Choice Many people have experienced it: an unexpected illness or injury disrupts the day, or routine bloodwork gets pushed further down the to-do list. Amanda Free, President of Anthem Blue Cross and…
Upfront
Coweta County Student Heads to National Civics Bee
A student from Arnall Middle School in…
Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Holding the Status Quo: The five-day special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp this summer concluded by extending the deadline on how the state casts and counts ballots – to January 1, 2028. The General Assembly passed a measure extending the use of…
Kind30
It started with a single candy bar. Now it is a viral…
Economic Development Around the State
Cordele Manufacturing: Yancey Engineered Solutions, a division of Austell-based Yancey Bros. Co., is opening a new manufacturing facility in Crisp County. The $5.7 million investment will create 300 new jobs. The company provides power generation packaging systems and equipment for…
Opinion
Biking Across Georgia
Georgia has seen an explosion of bike trails in recent years. It’s growing an extensive network of corridors for people seeking exercise and an alternative to driving. Such trails can connect communities that have been divided by road infrastructure, and…
Battling Food Insecurity in Georgia
The 7-year-old boy took great pride in the houseplant he’d potted during a gardening lesson at the Rome YMCA, a second home for the child who comes almost every day, especially in the summer when he can get meals while…
Betting on Georgia’s Future
As a campaign consultant with over 20 years of experience in politics, I have advised hundreds of aspiring candidates who want to offer themselves for public service but may not know where to start. I always start by telling them…
Our State
Albany: Dougherty County | Feel the Movement
Downtown Albany is rewriting its story. Renovations are underway at the building that housed the…
Augusta: Richmond County | Flourishing Region
A manufacturing boom fueled by massive international investments, explosive growth in the cybersecurity sector spurred by the U.S. Army…
Downtime
Jules Restaurant: Southern Elegance
My evening at Jules restaurant, which is tucked inside the rolling countryside of Barnsley Resort, began long before the first course arrived. I drove past horse pastures and thick forests before walking onto an estate that appeared to have been…
Catching up with... Chris Ahrenkiel
Chris Ahrenkiel has helped shape the city’s commercial real estate landscape. Outside the office, he’s deeply involved in civic life. He graduated from Leadership Atlanta in 2017 and serves as the board chair. How did you wind up in real…
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