Americans are familiar with the political maxim, “as Maine goes, so goes the nation.” When it comes to the Georgia economy, the saying could be, “as Gainesville, Milledgeville and Warner Robins go, so goes the state.” MarketBeat, a financial media company, surveyed 3,021 business leaders nationwide, asking: Where do changes in hiring, spending or inflation sensitivity show up first? They…
“I love my home state of Georgia so much,” began U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement in early May that she wouldn’t run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Georgians, she writes, “may not be rich with the world’s riches, but they are overflowing with kindness, love, family values and a deep sense of…
Georgia’s arts community is in many respects the secret sauce that keeps this state so cool. Fine art has taken a beating through digitalization of everything, and people are starting to notice. There’s a reason why directors are abandoning CGI effects for live stunts and sets: Quality has slipped. This reflects the changing technologies and dwindling public resources that combined…
July 29, 2025 Augusta Chronicle Cool factor: Trump thinks SRS has what it takes to strengthen artificial intelligence Joe Hotchkiss reports that Savannah River Site is one of four federal sites tapped to take part in the Trump administration’s plan to speed the creation of artificial intelligence networks. The U.S. Department of Energy site that manages nuclear materials for storage…
Gainesville Manufacturing: Kubota Manufacturing of America celebrated the grand opening of its 700,000-square-foot facility, which began manufacturing front-end loaders for its tractors this summer. The $190 million project will allow the company to produce 170,000 units a year and brings 500 jobs to the area. Augusta Expansion: OXERRA is expanding in Augusta. The global manufacturer of iron oxide pigment recently broke ground…
Excited About Partnerships: Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson. Photo credit: Hillary Kay Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson woke up at 3:47 a.m. on Sept. 27 and found his neighborhood unrecognizable. Hurricane Helene’s high winds and historic flooding had toppled trees and snapped power lines. Maneuvering his way around these obstacles, Johnson walked to the main road and flagged down the only car…
John Haupert joined Grady Health System in 2011 and led transformational changes for the hospital. In 2023, he was named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of Most Admired CEOs. These are edited highlights from an interview. Photo credit: Contributed Grady is Georgia’s largest hospital. How does its presence contribute to Atlanta’s economy? The impact of Grady is $6 billion. Grady…
Room with a View: Exposed brick walls and Edison-style bulbs give the dining room character, while large windows let in plenty of light. Photo credit: Contributed Drive around the historic district of the second largest city in Georgia, and you will see plenty of brick buildings and former mills that are repurposed into condominiums, hotels and offices. Columbus was in fact…
As the largest nonprofit small business lender in Georgia, ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is marking its 25th anniversary of fueling the growth and success of Georgia’s small businesses. As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, it has launched the 25 for 25 Anniversary Fundraising Campaign—an initiative honoring 25 years of impact while investing in the next generation…
July 28, 2025 The Brunswick News Okefenokee nomination unaffected by UNESCO withdrawal Gordon Jackson reports that U.S. Department of State’s withdrawal from UNESCO this week has raised questions by some about the status of the Okenokee National Wildlife Refuge’s nomination as a World Heritage Site. “Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States,” the…
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