Archives: July 2025

Organizations, Up Front

Be Someone

Candice Dyer,

When he was 13, Orrin Hudson was in and out of foster care. Lacking direction, he was a member of a gang and was headed for trouble. Difference Maker: Orrin Hudson, founder of the nonprofit Be Someone, has been teaching chess to students for 25 years. Photo credit: Contributed A teacher sat him down at a chessboard, though, and gave him…

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Political Notes, Up Front

Ups, Downs and In-betweens

Christy Simo,

Vying for a Seat: Since former State Sen. Brandon Beach became U.S. Treasurer in May, seven people are now vying for his District 21 seat, which covers parts of Cherokee and north Fulton County. A special election will be held on August 26, with a runoff, if needed, on September 23. As of press time, one Democrat – Debra Shigley – and…

Lab For Research
Opinions, Red Blue & You

Follow Science, Not Sound Bites

Tharon Johnson,

There was a time when people of all political stripes could agree on certain things. One of those things, until very recently, was a shared understanding that investing in science and research keeps the United States at the cutting-edge of innovation. Now, as research institutions face historic cuts, and the proven safety of even centuries-old technology like vaccines comes into…

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Features, Health Care

When Stroke Strikes

Advancements are making stroke care more accessible throughout the state.
Mary Anne Dunkin,

LIfesaving Procedure: Dr. Sung Lee, Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s medical director of neurointerventional surgery, operated on Beth Lisk when she suffered a stroke in 2021. Photo credit: Daemon Baizan It was the middle of the night in February 2021 when 56-year-old pharmacy technician Beth Lisk awoke with a sharp, sudden headache. Thinking it might be her first migraine, she took over-the-counter…

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Georgia Trend Daily

Georgia Trend Daily – July 31, 2025

Linda M. Erbele,

July 31, 2025 The Brunswick News Ro/ro traffic at Brunswick port remains strong Staff reports that cargo traffic at the Port of Brunswick continues to prove strong despite market volatility, with the last fiscal year matching, but not exceeding, the all-time record set during the fiscal year 2024. In the fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 30, Brunswick’s port…

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Blog, Civic action (Blog), Memorials (Blog)

In Memoriam: Tom Cousins

Ben Young,

Georgia Trend Cover, February 1993 A titan of Atlanta. That’s the best way I can think of to describe Atlanta native Tom Cousins, who passed away Tuesday. He was a great partner and friend to my family, working on multiple projects with my father Neely Young, including Georgia Trend, which he owned with the two of us for several years…

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Georgia Trend Daily

Georgia Trend Daily – July 30, 2025

Linda M. Erbele,

July 30, 2025 Georgia Ports Authority Georgia Ports container trade up 8.6 percent in fiscal year 2025 Staff reports that the Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), an increase of 8.6 percent or 450,000 TEUs compared to the previous fiscal year. FY2025 was the Port of Savannah’s…

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Economic Development Features, Features

High Stakes, Global Gains

Even as tariffs and market uncertainty challenge international trade, Georgia’s export sector keeps pushing forward.
Patty Rasmussen,

Efficient Management: Katrina Singletary, government affairs manager at PBS Aerospace. Photo credit: Kevin Garrett Global trade made news in Georgia long before retaliatory tariffs started grabbing headlines. Once again, Georgia businesses found new opportunities in global markets, with exports surpassing $53.1 billion in 2024, outperforming the national average for the fourth year. Georgia is now the sixth-largest state in total trade,…

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Economic Development Features, Features

Cities Get Creative

For these four Main Street communities, public art is a vehicle for revival.
Rachel Wallenstein,

Passionate and Committed: Victoria Collier, Douglasville’s Main Street Coordinator. Photo credit: Kevin Garrett Stroll through downtown Douglasville and you’ll come face-to-face with more than a dozen hand-painted fiberglass hearts. The eye-catching, unique sculptures are part of a larger movement in Georgia’s historic Main Street cities, where public art has become a powerful tool for downtown revival. For 45 years, the Georgia…

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Our State, Southwest

Albany | Dougherty County: Building Momentum

Renewal, Investment, Partnerships
Melissa Alagon,

Active Approach: Albany Mayor Bo Dorough. Photo credit: David Parks While national economic trends remain uncertain, Albany’s focus on long-term revitalization is unwavering. Mayor Bo Dorough is taking an active approach to reversing population decline and reinvigorating the city – from addressing local concerns to spearheading major infrastructure and development projects. Several key developments are underway. The historic St. Nicholas Hotel…