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Beyond Chemotherapy in Georgia
Each year, more than 300,000 women in the United States – including an estimated 10,400 in Georgia – hear the life-changing words, “You have breast cancer.” For many, the shock of the diagnosis is quickly followed by another frightening prospect:…
Connecting Education, Industry and Opportunity
On July 1, a quiet but significant change marked the beginning of a “new era of partnerships” in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy. Of course, business and training have always been interconnected; every employer needs qualified employees. But…
Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Employers in Georgia
Access to healthcare is more than an employee benefit. For many Georgia employers, it’s one of the largest business investments they make each year and a critical factor in attracting talent, supporting productivity, and managing long-term costs. [caption id="attachment_87445" align="alignright"…
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…
Upfront
Georgian Honored at Film Festival
Actor, writer, producer and Statesboro native Danny McBride will receive the 2026 Flannery O’Connor Award for Storytelling during the 23rd annual Rome…
Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Voting Systems Debate: The Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee, established by the Georgia legislature during this summer’s special session, has now had two of its scheduled meetings as of press time to figure out what to do to overhaul…
The Macon Beer Fest
Time to roll out the barrel, gents, and get a preventive health screening, where you can reward yourself with a cold one afterwards. Party with a Purpose: People enjoying the Macon Beer Fest, which also offers…
Economic Development Around the State
Carnesville Fulfillment: Walmart is building a 1.5-million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, bringing 1,000 new jobs and $1.3 billion in investment to Franklin County. Construction on the facility, which will expand same-day and next-day shipping capabilities across the U.S., will…
Opinion
100 Years of the High Museum
It was 100 years ago this month that the High Museum opened in Atlanta. It has since guided the city to become the cultural capital of the South. Today it holds over 20,000 pieces in its collection and receives more…
No Political Viewpoints Here
As a Georgia media talking head, I’ve repeated one sentence ad nauseam this year, “Before I begin, let me disclose once again that I’m an adviser to the Rick Jackson campaign for governor.” I’ve worked hard to avoid using the…
Georgia’s Future is in Our Hands
"This is the most important election in our lifetime.” How many times do you think you have heard that phrase? I would put the total somewhere in the high dozens to the low hundreds, with many of those instances coming…
Prospects for Augusta
Augusta’s economy has major positives: the U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon, the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, a focus on healthcare, strong postsecondary education institutions, retiree-based economic development and low costs of living and doing business. In…
Our State
Gainsville | Hall County: A Front Porch For All
Gainesville-Hall County is on a roll. In the past several years, it’s experienced rapid growth in almost every sector, established an international reputation as a place to do business, and garnered numerous accolades for its civic and economic achievements. Stakeholders…
North Fulton: New Momentum
New Urbanism is looking up again in North Fulton County. For Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek, that means increased economic opportunity and community connection while preserving the quality of life that has long made those cities such…
Downtime
Nice Guys Should Finish First
Dale Murphy, one of the most beloved and appreciated athletes to play for the Atlanta Braves, makes his home in Alpine, Utah, which is around 36 miles south of Salt Lake City, but people see him often enough around the…
Catching up with... Larry Hanson
Larry Hanson represents Georgia’s cities through advocacy, training and consulting. Previously, he served as city manager of Valdosta for more than 22 years. What do state leaders and business executives most often misunderstand about municipal government? People want the police…
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