2019 Legal Elite
Who are some of the top lawyers in the state? Ask the people who know them best – fellow attorneys. That’s what Georgia Trend did to select this year’s Legal Elite, the 17th time the magazine has recognized attorneys considered the…
Author: Christy Simo
Economic Development Around the State
Fast Expansion: Cybersecurity technology provider Parsons Corp. is already expanding operations at its Georgia Cyber Center location in Augusta, adding more than 80 new jobs. The company first announced it was opening in Georgia last August. Aerospace Investment: Dean Baldwin…
Economic Development Around the State
Tops Again: For the sixth year in a row, Georgia has been named the Top State for Business by Area Development. The corporate site selection and relocation magazine stated “It’s hard to go wrong with a site in Georgia,” citing…
Economic Development Around the State
Valdosta Glass: Arglass Yamamura LLC, based in Japan, is investing $123 million to build its first U.S. glass container manufacturing plant in Lowndes County, creating 150 jobs. Cool Investment: Italian refrigeration systems manufacturer Rivacold will create 140 jobs and invest…
2019 Higher Education Directory
For nearly 20 years, Georgia Trend has been providing information on the state’s institutions of higher learning. The world has changed dramatically over two decades, and colleges and universities have had to change with the times, from the rise of…
Economic Development Around the State
Amazon Fulfillment: Amazon is opening a 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center on the Gwinnett and DeKalb county line, creating 1,000 jobs. Innovation Center: New York-based global asset management firm BlackRock Inc. is locating an innovation center along the Atlanta BeltLine. The innovation…
Economic Development Around the State
Athens Jobs: Online retailer Wayfair is opening an $8-million customer support facility in Athens that will create 500 jobs. Wayfair also operates warehouse and distribution center facilities in McDonough and Savannah. Expansion x3: GE Appliances is expanding in Georgia with…
Economic Development Around the State
Marietta Manufacturing: On-demand manufacturer Plethora is investing more than $17 million into a new production facility in Cobb County, creating 250 jobs. Monroe Auto: Auto supplier Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc. is investing $100 million – and potentially up to…
Economic Development Around the State
Bartow Chicken: Chick-fil-A is building its first company-owned distribution center in Cartersville. The facility, which will open in the summer of 2020 and create up to 300 jobs, will be able to serve up to 300 restaurants. College Park Produce:…
Economic Development Around the State
Around the World: 2018 international trade numbers have set a new record, making Georgia the 11th largest exporting state in the country. Exports surpassed $40.5 billion, a 9 percent increase over 2017. Aerospace remains Georgia’s leading export industry. The state…
Economic Development Around the State
Southern Relocation: RFID and security solutions manufacturer ZKTeco is relocating its headquarters from New Jersey to Alpharetta. The $5-million investment will create 40 jobs. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. is locating its North American headquarters in…
Economic Development Around the State
Job Growth: Georgia’s economy will add 334,000 jobs over the next five years according to CareerBuilder.com, many of them in film (the fastest growth of new higher-paying jobs in the region), information technology and healthcare. And according to WalletHub, Atlanta…
Economic Development Around the State
Projects in Atlanta, Taliaferro County, Peachtree Corners and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News from Bartow County, LaGrange, Hall County and more.
100 Most Influential Georgians of 2019: Propelling Positive Change
According to Henry David Thoreau, “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” His assessment is an apt description of the individuals included in Georgia Trend’s 21st annual listing of the 100 Most Influential…
Economic Development Around the State
News from Cobb County, Augusta, Brantley County and more.
Georgia Trend 2018 Legal Elite
Profiles by Jennifer Hafer, Karen Kirkpatrick and Suzanne Northington
Economic Development Around the State
News from Rincon, Screven County, Sandy Springs and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News for Albany, Cobb County, Macon-Bibb County and more.
Georgia Trend’s 2018 40 Under 40
For 22 years, Georgia Trend has celebrated the state’s rising stars under the age of 40. We’ve continued to watch as they advanced in their careers, achieved much success and positively influenced the lives of other Georgians. This year’s group…
2018 Higher Education Directory
As the parents of any high school student know, finding the right college for your child can be overwhelming. You and your student must consider size, culture, location, cost and job prospects upon graduation – among so many other factors.…
Economic Development Around the State
New projects in Cobb County, Gordon County, Gainesville and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News in Jackson County, Dalton, Macon and more.
Economic Development Around the State
New projects in Atlanta, Chattooga County, Gainesville and more.
Economic Development Around the State
Announcements in Atlanta, Savannah, Social Circle and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News in Atlanta, Cook County, Moultrie and more.
Economic Development Around the State
Projects in Duluth, Newnan, Houston County and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News in Atlanta, Brunswick, Columbus and more.
2018 Legislative Guide
Will They or Won’t They? Georgia lawmakers convened in January. An election year like this one means it could be “duck and cover,” or it could be grandstanding central. As Georgia politics go, it will probably lean toward the former.…
Economic Development Around the State
Major announcements in Downtown Atlanta, Cobb County, Treutlen County and more.
2018 100 Most Influential Georgians
The 2018 roster of the state’s top leaders and people making an impact on the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians. Plus, a list of Notable Georgians.
2018 Notable Georgians
2018 Notable Georgians Karen Beavor President & CEO Georgia Center for Nonprofits Atlanta Holmes Bell IV CEO & Chair Hussey, Gary, Bell & DeYoung Savannah Vance Bell CEO, Shaw Industries Group Dalton Julie Brown President & CEO Georgia Foreign-Trade…
Economic Development Around the State
New projects in Johns Creek, Augusta, Savannah and more.
2017 Legal Elite
For the 15th year, Georgia Trend is recognizing the state’s top attorneys – by asking the lawyers themselves who they think are the best in their field. This year’s exceptional attorneys practice in all corners of the state, from Atlanta…
Economic Development Around the State
News in Macon, Atlanta, Savannah and more.
Economic Development Around the State
Projects in Hartwell, Fulton County, Pooler and more.
Economic Development Around the State
Announcements in Union City, Savannah, Macon and more.
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Georgia Trend’s 2017 40 Under 40
This year marks 21 years Georgia Trend has honored the state’s best and brightest under the age of 40. Over the last two decades, many of our 40 Under 40 honorees have gone on to great success and have had…
2017 Higher Education Directory
Georgia’s institutions of higher education – 28 public colleges serving 321,551 students, 22 public technical colleges with 133,455 students, and 25 private colleges and universities – are continuing to evolve to meet the changing needs of incoming students and the…
Economic Development Around the State
News in Griffin, Atlanta, Blairsville and more.
Economic Development Around the State
Announcements in Cartersville, Fayette County, Gwinnett County and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News for Douglas County, Gainesville, College Park and more.
Economic Development Around the State
New projects in Pooler, Bibb County, Albany and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News from McDonough, Tallapoosa, Stephens County and more.
Economic Development Around the State
Developments and expansions in DeKalb County, Screven County, Columbus and more.
Economic Development
New projects in Buford, Carroll County, Columbus and more.
Economic Development Around the State
News for Atlanta, Albany-Dougherty County, Cook County and more.
2017 Legislative Guide
What’s on the General Assembly’s agenda, plus Georgia’s state officers and legislators, as well as our state’s congressional delegation.
100 Most Influential Georgians of 2017: Wielding Power
The 2017 roster of the state’s top leaders and people making an impact on the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians.
Around the State: Economic Development
Announcements in DeKalb County, Augusta, Bibb County and more.
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