It’s hard to imagine a more powerful affordable housing effort than Atlanta’s Westside Future Fund. With over $100 million in philanthropic investment and impact funds to date, it could provide a model for similar initiatives, but it’s also difficult to imagine this happening anywhere else. Continuing a legacy of giving back that has shaped Atlanta, it was the business community…
In Atlanta’s fast growing and evolving landscape, “placemaking” isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a strategy for economic growth, community identity, and long-term vitality. Town Center Community, located in the heart of Cobb County, is proving that when you put purpose into place, great things happen. “Placemaking is about creating spaces that people connect with—physically, culturally, and emotionally,” says Tracy Styf,…
Michael Trigger, an Air Force veteran, gained new skills in AI and manufacturing while interning at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility. Photo credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Institute of Technology Air Force veteran Michael Trigger discovered a new career path thanks to Georgia Tech. After driving a truck for several years, he was ready for a change. Trigger enrolled in…
New R&D Facility: Mercedes-Benz is shifting up to 500 jobs to its existing location in Fulton County and investing in a new research and development facility nearby, setting the campus up as the company’s North American headquarters. The move is expected to be completed by August 2026. Centralizing Operations: Kumho Tire is relocating its North American headquarters to Brookhaven. The tire manufacturer will…
Why do we believe what we believe? It’s a philosophical question that has been asked for millennia, one that doesn’t have a simple answer. There are countless forces that tie into it – where we were born, who our parents are, how we were raised, what we read, what we see, what we hear, who we spend time with, and…
World Travel: Airlines are adding more overseas destinations from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Photo credit: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Making international travel plans could be a little easier this summer if you’re flying out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Frontier Airlines announced earlier this year that it’s increasing departures from Atlanta, including new routes to destinations like Aruba and Honduras. Frontier…
Brunswick’s economy tilts towards hospitality, leisure, logistics, retail and government. The economy depends heavily on international trade. The risk of local recession therefore is high, and job growth will slow even if the trade war and the federal government restructuring do not trigger a recession. More positively, Brunswick’s economic performance will benefit from its tilt towards domestic rather than international…
June 30, 2025 WABE Hearings over Georgia Power energy plan, rate freeze get contentious Emily Jones reports that the Georgia Public Service Commission will make two major decisions next month, on a proposal to temporarily freeze Georgia Power’s rates and on the utility’s long-term plan to make and deliver energy. Hearings on both issues this week got heated at times. The rate freeze…
Cobb County is stepping up to the plate to host Major League Baseball All-Star Week, starting with the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Swingman Classic on Friday, July 11. The five-day extravaganza also includes the Home Run Derby, interactive fan experiences and a 4.4-mile race honoring the late Braves slugger Hank Aaron. All the events culminate in the MLB…
Each December, Georgia Trend highlights the state’s most effective lawyers. Your chance to nominate someone for this honor ends July 11, 2025. The lawyer must live in Georgia, and be a member of the State Bar of Georgia. You may nominate members of your own firm, but not yourself. Who are we looking for? These are a couple of our…
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