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Successful Gamble
You can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket. That’s a common phrase when it comes to lotteries around the globe. But here in the Peach State, where the Georgia Lottery is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, the real…
How Managed Care Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 90% of adults believe there is a mental health crisis in the U.S., and more than half of those respondents identified mental health issues among children as the area of greatest concern.…
Ramping Up the Fight
Timothy Ratliff had no idea he had lung cancer, and neither did the doctor who did his hernia surgery in 2017. A complication after surgery – a blood clot in his leg – led the retired Navy veteran to the…
AACIDs is Bringing South Metro Atlanta into the 21st Century
Mobility is defined as freedom of movement. When we talk about it in reference to a city’s infrastructure, we are talking about increasing accessibility within a physical community. In focusing on mobility, we create structure that encourages growth and connectivity…
Reengineering the Future
Georgia is a long-recognized leader in having key assets that industries need. Among those assets are universities that are working to transform their engineering programs to accommodate ever-evolving computing and software technology. Cutting Edge Program: Yusun…
Six Georgia Counties: Innovate, Connect, Improve
Whether amplifying neglected history or figuring out better ways to deliver health services, dislodging a massive backlog of…
Upfront
Political Notes: Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Dems Choose Chicago: In a blow to Atlanta’s civic pride, the Democratic National Committee has chosen to convene in Chicago for its August 2024 national convention, despite a concerted effort on the part of local and state Democratic leaders. They hoped…
Organizations: Northeast Georgia History Center
The Northeast Georgia History Center works to make the past come alive with interactive, family-friendly exhibits and programming. “We don’t just throw out a bunch of dry names and dates,” says interim executive director Libba Beaucham. “We use the ‘living…
Economic Development Around the State
Liberty Auto: Auto parts manufacturer Seohan Auto Georgia is investing more than $72 million into a facility in Liberty County, creating 180 new jobs. The new facility, which will begin production in late 2024, will make H/shafts, axles and brake…
Economic Development Around the State
Savannah Auto Parts: Global auto parts manufacturer PHA is building a $67 million facility in Chatham County. The Tier 1 supplier will make door modules, tailgate latches and hood latches for the nearby Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County when it…
Opinion
From the Publisher: Georgia Music on My Mind
Georgia has such a rich musical heritage – from Johnny Mercer to CeeLo Green, there is no denying the wellspring of talent that has originated here or its societal influence. Consider titans like Otis Redding, James Brown and Ray Charles,…
Red, Blue & You: A Stone Mountain for All
Stone Mountain is one of the most iconic natural features in Georgia. Sitting just over a dozen miles outside of Atlanta in DeKalb County, the park is among the most visited tourist attractions in the state and Southeast, attracting over…
The Georgia File: Good Bills, Bad Narratives
As a longtime communicator in Republican politics, I’ve often looked at my Democratic peers with a tinge of envy. Republicans put out a message and expect a hail of bullets from media shooting them down. Democrats are conditioned to expect…
Our State
Columbus Muscogee County: A Variety of Attractions
Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Georgia’s second-largest city – encompassing 224 square miles – has long depended on the river to drive commerce. Once a port city, Columbus was a center of textile manufacturing in the early…
Brunswick Golden Isles: Revitalization in Bloom
Move over, Port of Baltimore. The Port of Brunswick is coming for your title as the nation’s busiest port for RoRo (roll-on, roll-off) cargo. And these future bragging rights will only enhance the impressive revitalization occurring throughout Brunswick and the…
Downtime
Catching Up With ... Jonathan Reckford
Tell us about the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity is an inclusive Christian housing organization. We work in 71 countries around the world right now and in almost 1,100 communities across the United States.…
Peach Plate: Successful Pairing
On the Georgia coast sits a white ranch-style house with picnic benches on a wraparound patio. The small, wood-paneled and homey interior feels like a watering hole created in your grandma’s living room. Hardwood floors, neon lights, pink drapes, disco…
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