Patients in Atlanta can choose to receive primary care in their home or in one of seven senior primary care centers in Metro Atlanta. CenterWell Senior Primary Care Grove Park recently celebrated a grand opening Aug.…
In May 2023, as a lasting tribute to Mr. Aaron's legacy, Morehouse School of Medicine officials gathered with members of the Aaron family and local civic leaders for…
Sept. 22, 2023 Dalton Daily Citizen Georgia Department of Transportation recognizes Rail Safety Week, promoting safety awareness across the Peach State Staff reports, every three hours in the United States a person or vehicle is hit by a train, and…
Sept. 21, 2023 GlobalAtlanta.com Innova Bets on India in Pursuit of Next $3 Billion Trevor Williams reports that a growing Atlanta tech company whose steady rise started with serving the needs of U.S. companies from India now sees its future…
Sept. 20, 2023 GlobalAtlanta.com Welsh Investments Lauded During Economy Minister’s Visit Trevor Williams reports, a Welsh firm with a U.S. headquarters in metro Atlanta since 2021 was praised this week for its role in boosting business ties with its home…
Sept. 19, 2023 The Center Square Report: Georgia ranks ninth for medical debt T.A. DeFeo reports that Georgia ranked ninth for residents struggling to pay off medical debt. According to a new report from HelpAdvisor.com, more than one in six…
Sept. 18, 2023 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Applauds U.S. Soccer’s Plans for National Training Center, Headquarters in Georgia Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Friday applauded the decision by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Board of Directors to select metro Atlanta for…
Sept. 15, 2023 The Center Square Nearly four in 10 Georgians out of the workforce T.A. DeFeo reports, while state officials continue to tout the state's low unemployment, numbers show nearly 39% percent of Georgia's working-age population isn't participating in…
Sept. 14, 2023 Georgia.gov Celebrating 50 Years of the Georgia Film Office, Film, TV Productions Spend $4.1B in State in FY23 Staff reports that as the State of Georgia celebrates 50 years of the Georgia Film Office, Governor Brian P.…
Georgia Trend Publisher Ben Young attended the Beloved Benefit event that raised funds for The Same House and other local non-profits. The…
Sept. 13, 2023 WABE Gov. Kemp suspends state gas and diesel taxes again Rahul Bali reports that Gov. Brian Kemp has again suspended Georgia’s motor fuel tax, part of Kemp’s new executive order declaring a State of Emergency for Inflation.…
Sept. 12, 2023 Capitol Beat News Georgia Tech, UGA make list of top-10 public universities Dave Williams reports that Georgia has landed two of its universities among the ranks of the top-10 public universities in the nation. Georgia Tech is…
Sept. 11, 2023 Rome News-Tribune 9/11 ceremony Monday: FDNY family members in attendance Adam Carey reports, over 20 years ago, almost 3,000 people lost their lives on a sunny Tuesday morning in New York City after a coordinated attack by…
Sept. 8, 2023 Georgia.gov Georgia-based Pratt Industries Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Peach County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp yesterday announced that Pratt Industries, Inc., a Georgia-based recycled paper and packaging company, will build a new production facility in the…
Savannah College of Art & Design's innovative curriculum and exceptional career resources propel students into the workforce. Through the IPAL program, launched at SCAD this year, students complete the architecture program alongside the internships and preparation required to pass licensing…
Sept. 7, 2023 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: DAS Corp. to Bring 300 Automotive Jobs to Metter Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Wednesday, announced that DAS Corp. (DAS), an automotive parts company, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Metter. The…
It is back-to-school time for Georgia families, which means new schedules, school supplies, and the excitement of a new year. With the demands of a new school year, it can be easy to forget the importance of sports physicals for…
Sept. 6, 2023 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: CJ Foodville to Invest $47 Million in Hall County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Tuesday, announced that CJ Foodville Corporation, a subsidiary of CJ Group, will invest more than $47 million in a…
Unexpected side effects, busy schedules, a lack of transportation—there are a myriad of reasons why patients fail to adhere to medications. But oftentimes, these issues can be easily remedied—even just by finding ways to put medications in patients’ hands. It’s…
Sept. 5, 2023 Georgia Recorder Georgia jobs plentiful, but working in so-called No. 1 place to do business reported to be pitiful Ross Williams reports that Peach State politicos on both sides of the aisle like to tout Georgia as…
Sept. 1, 2023 Savannah Morning News 'Transformative': Another $2 billion investment in Hyundai metaplant to add 400 more jobs Latrice Williams reports that the job market at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America just got bigger. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on…
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, Georgia’s colleges and universities are looking ahead to a return to normal. One lasting change to come out of the pandemic, however, is less reliance on test scores for admission. A lot of colleges…
Aug. 31, 2023 WSB-Radio Idalia makes its way out of Georgia after causing widespread damage Staff reports that Hurricane Idalia officially made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday morning on Florida’s Big Bend coast before bringing damaging winds…
Atlanta has been home to countless icons from business to politics to civil rights. The King family has deep roots that run throughout the city; Congressman John Lewis taught us what it meant to get into good trouble here; and…
Gwinnett County has long been a destination for people and businesses. At various times it has been the fastest-growing county in America. In 2022, Gwinnett boasted 975,353 residents while also becoming the most diverse county in Metro Atlanta. All those…
The “Beloved Benefit” is a one-of-a-kind music extravaganza that strives to bring together corporate investors with underserved communities. Conceived by Chick-fil-A chairman Dan Cathy, who was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a “beloved community,” the benefit is…
I hope nothing happens to Turner Classic Movies. Executive changes at the cable network had me and others worrying that Warner Bros. Discovery was ready to shut it down. It might seem merely a quaint outpost for old-school fans like…
Editor and Publisher Ben Young, political columnist Tharon Johnson and feature editor Kenna Simmons all won awards in various categories. Young took home first place for Serious Commentary/Magazines for his column, From the Publisher: The Homelessness Puzzle, which ran in our November…
Aug. 30, 2023 Georgia.gov Automotive Supplier Daesol Ausys Georgia to Invest $72 Million in Harris County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Daesol Ausys Georgia will establish a new manufacturing facility in West Point. The facility will…
Savannah’s Waterfront seems to be expanding in both directions. With the JW Marriott on one end and the Thompson Hotel at the other, there are plenty of dining options along River Street. The newest addition to the block is Fleeting,…
Good things tend to happen when team members pull in the same direction. Bartow County, a northern Atlanta exurb 25 miles northwest of I-285, aka the Perimeter, is an example of how good. Bartow does well in economic development for…
Over 35 years ago, an infrastructure project catalyzed Georgia’s first community improvement district (CID). A Cobb County developer, with the support of Cumberland Galleria property owners, sought to create an access point to Interstate 75 and spoke to Georgia legislators…
Across the country, the aviation industry is experiencing resurgent demand for air travel, resulting in more investment in airport infrastructure across North America than ever before. Larger security checkpoints, more reliable and faster baggage systems, better roadways and multimodal connections…
Aug. 29, 2023 Marietta Daily Journal 'Heart and soul': Marietta named America's Most Generous City Joel Elliot reports, according to GoFundMe spokesman Brian Hill, Marietta residents made more donations per capita than any other city in the U.S. More than…
Bryant founded Operation Hope, a nonprofit focused on increasing the financial literacy and economic clout of underserved people, in 1992. Since then, the organization has served more than 4 million people and directed more than $3.2 billion in economic activity…
Georgia has become a destination of choice for people and businesses across the country. Our population grew by 10.6% between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and Georgia now ranks as one of the fastest-growing states in…
Another New GBI Leader: Chris Hosey, a 35-year veteran of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and most recently its assistant director, is the new director, appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp. He began his new job on Aug. 1. Hosey’s predecessor,…
How much does Glynn County benefit economically from Jekyll Island? On behalf of the Jekyll Island Authority, I answered this – and the numbers are substantial. Jekyll Island’s fiscal year 2022 economic impact on Glynn County includes: $1.1 billion in…
Aug. 28, 2023 Georgia Ports Authority Port of Savannah receives four new electric ship-to-shore cranes Staff reports that the Port of Savannah received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes Thursday, Aug. 24, upgrading the crane fleet to 34 machines at Garden…
Babysitter. First employer. Fashion consultant. Social director. If you were a suburban kid in the ’70s and ’80s, the local mall likely filled at least one of those roles – maybe all, depending on the day you went there. That…
Strong Infrastructure: CNBC’s annual America’s Top States for Business study ranked Georgia No. 4 overall and No. 1 for infrastructure. The study scored all 50 states on 86 metrics in 10 broad categories of competitiveness. East Coast Distribution: Bradshaw Home, which designs…
Tom Price, the former Republican congressman from Georgia’s 6th District and later secretary of Health and Human Services in the Trump Administration, watched the 2023 State of the Union from his home in Roswell, shaking his head in disappointment as…
Aug. 25, 2023 Dalton Daily Citizen Georgia’s regional commissions see decline in July unemployment Staff reports that Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s regional commissions reported a decline in July unemployment rates. “Georgia’s labor market…
Aug. 24, 2023 Marietta Daily Journal Chattahoochee River tourism responsible for $175 million economic impact Staff reports that the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has an economic impact exceeding $175 million and supports more than 2,300 jobs, according to a…
Aug. 23, 2023 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Staff reports that Gov. Kemp yesterday announced that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Board voted to appoint Walter Rabon as the DNR Commissioner, effective…
Aug. 22, 2023 Georgia Recorder First of state’s three new shovel-ready crisis centers gets bipartisan groundbreaking in Fulton County Jill Nolin reports that state and local officials from both sides of the aisle took turns shoveling ceremonial dirt Monday to…
Aug. 21, 2023 Augusta Chronicle Georgia Power to start loading fuel into Plant Vogtle Unit 4, test the reactor Erica Van Buren reports that Georgia Power declared on Friday that it will start loading fuel into the reactor core of…
Strolling through the beautiful sculpture gardens and orchid greenhouses at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens is a real treat any time of the year. Add in food stations serving locally grown produce prepared by Atlanta area chefs, live music and a…
Aug. 18, 2023 The Center Square Georgia unemployment remains below national average as initial claims rise T.A. DeFeo reports that Georgia's July unemployment rate was 3.2%, unchanged from June's revised rate, even as more Georgians filed initial unemployment claims. The…
The Okefenokee Swamp is an unlikely crown jewel of Georgia. Its 440,000 acre expanse remains completely undeveloped since its formation, fostering a flourishing habitat of native and even some endangered species. Preserving these unique wetlands is a long-standing effort from…
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