Oct. 15, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: September Net Tax Revenues Up 2.3% Staff reports that the State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled $3.34 billion for an increase of roughly $76.7 million, or 2.3 percent,…
Oct. 14, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: VDL Groep Adds 120 New Jobs in Hall County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Tuesday announced that VDL Groep (VDL), a global Dutch mechanical engineering and equipment manufacturer, will invest an estimated $77…
Oct. 13, 2026 Macon Telegraph An hour at minimum wage won't buy a pound of lean beef in GA. Here's why Sundi Rose reports, a Georgia worker earning minimum wage now has to work more than an hour to buy…
Oct. 12, 2026 The Current Heavy duty electric truck charging opens in Bryan County Mary Landers reports that a new heavy-duty charging site in Bryan County could help ease the transition to electric for trucking fleets on I-16, an option…
Oct. 9, 2026 WABE Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias Kendall Murry reports that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Thursday across all 159 counties as Hurricane Isaias moves closer…
Oct. 8, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com International Investment Doubles From Prior Year, Helping Push Georgia Past Records Trevor Williams reports international investment capital committed to Georgia doubled during the latest fiscal year, underscoring the key role foreign capital continues to play in…
Oct. 7, 2026 Georgia Historical Society Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees Staff reports that the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing businesswoman and civic leader, and Doug Hertz, leading businessman and philanthropist,…
This edition of our Unofficial Guide has made me really hungry. Between fair food and southern cooking, my taste buds are begging for a road trip. Hopefully you'll find something in this list you've not experienced before, and can put…
Oct. 6, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia’s public school class of 2026 scored higher on SAT Ty Tagami reports that Georgia’s public school class of 2026 did better in math and a little worse in reading and writing on their…
Oct. 5, 2026 GPB Nearly 4,000 plaintiffs pursue BioLab injury claims two years after fire Pamela Kirkland reports that nearly 4,000 people are named as plaintiffs in personal-injury lawsuits alleging they were harmed by the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers…
Oct. 2, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: MEC Plans Approximately 140 New Jobs in Thomson Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) plans to create approximately 140 new jobs and invest an estimated $26 million…
Oct. 1, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the fourth consecutive…
Dale Murphy, one of the most beloved and appreciated athletes to play for the Atlanta Braves, makes his home in Alpine, Utah, which is around 36 miles south of Salt Lake City, but people see him often enough around the…
Gainesville-Hall County is on a roll. In the past several years, it’s experienced rapid growth in almost every sector, established an international reputation as a place to do business, and garnered numerous accolades for its civic and economic achievements. Stakeholders…
Augusta’s economy has major positives: the U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon, the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, a focus on healthcare, strong postsecondary education institutions, retiree-based economic development and low costs of living and doing business. In…
"This is the most important election in our lifetime.” How many times do you think you have heard that phrase? I would put the total somewhere in the high dozens to the low hundreds, with many of those instances coming…
Time to roll out the barrel, gents, and get a preventive health screening, where you can reward yourself with a cold one afterwards. Party with a Purpose: People enjoying the Macon Beer Fest, which also offers…
As a Georgia media talking head, I’ve repeated one sentence ad nauseam this year, “Before I begin, let me disclose once again that I’m an adviser to the Rick Jackson campaign for governor.” I’ve worked hard to avoid using the…
Larry Hanson represents Georgia’s cities through advocacy, training and consulting. Previously, he served as city manager of Valdosta for more than 22 years. What do state leaders and business executives most often misunderstand about municipal government? People want the police…
Voting Systems Debate: The Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee, established by the Georgia legislature during this summer’s special session, has now had two of its scheduled meetings as of press time to figure out what to do to overhaul…
It was 100 years ago this month that the High Museum opened in Atlanta. It has since guided the city to become the cultural capital of the South. Today it holds over 20,000 pieces in its collection and receives more…
New Urbanism is looking up again in North Fulton County. For Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek, that means increased economic opportunity and community connection while preserving the quality of life that has long made those cities such…
Carnesville Fulfillment: Walmart is building a 1.5-million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, bringing 1,000 new jobs and $1.3 billion in investment to Franklin County. Construction on the facility, which will expand same-day and next-day shipping capabilities across the U.S., will…
Actor, writer, producer and Statesboro native Danny McBride will receive the 2026 Flannery O’Connor Award for Storytelling during the 23rd annual Rome…
On July 1, a quiet but significant change marked the beginning of a “new era of partnerships” in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy. Of course, business and training have always been interconnected; every employer needs qualified employees. But…
Each year, more than 300,000 women in the United States – including an estimated 10,400 in Georgia – hear the life-changing words, “You have breast cancer.” For many, the shock of the diagnosis is quickly followed by another frightening prospect:…
In 1996, Georgia Trend published its first list of 40 Under 40 honorees. That means for the past 30 years, you, our readers have nominated smart, industrious, civic-minded people under the age of 40 to be on our coveted annual…
Sept. 30, 2026 Savannah Morning News Savannah's port on pace for strong September with favorable global trends Evan Lasseter reports that this storm season in Coastal Georgia has been notably quiet, but that hasn't stopped extreme weather events from straining…
Sept. 29, 2026 Capitol Beat News Another fuel tax suspension as gas prices continue to hit pocketbooks Ty Tagami reports, for the third time this year, Gov. Brian Kemp ordered a suspension of Georgia’s fuel tax, as prices at the…
Sept. 28, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia still tops for business Ty Tagami reports, it might not be a lucky number, but Georgia’s political leaders are celebrating the state’s ranking as the top location for corporate expansions for the 13th…
Sept. 25, 2026 WABE Georgia Power and Google announce deal to pay for nuclear upgrades Emily Jones reports that Google would help pay for upgrades to Georgia’s nuclear reactors under an agreement recently announced by Georgia Power. Georgia Power wants…
Sept. 24, 2026 Georgia Historical Society The Home Depot receives Georgia Business History Initiative Honor with New Historical Marker in Atlanta Staff reports that Georgia Historical Society (GHS), through its Georgia Business History Initiative, dedicated a new historical marker in…
Sept. 23, 2026 Georgia.org Gov. Kemp: Pirelli to Invest $1.2 Billion in Georgia Expansion Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Pirelli, a world leader in tire production, will create 1,000 new jobs as part of a multi-year, $1.2…
Happy first day of Fall. Hopefully the universe will get the message that it's here, and will gift us some cooler weather going forward. I'm longing for blankets and fire pits and hearty soups, for sure! Here are some things…
Sept. 22, 2026 WABE Georgia diesel prices reach record highs, and local farmers are feeling the pressure Marlon Hyde reports that diesel in Georgia rose above $6.35 a gallon over the weekend, reaching a record high, according to motor group…
Sept. 21, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Water From Air? Ireland-Born Entrepreneur Scaling Solution for Scarcity Trevor Williams reports, the the problem of water scarcity isn’t one-dimensional, says the Irish co-founder and CEO of Atlanta’s WattAir, which aims to turn vapor from the…
Sept. 18, 2026 Albany Herald Plenty of oil, not enough diesel — and southwest Georgia farmers are paying for it Kathryn Crockett reports that Sedrick Rowe doesn’t spray herbicides on his 10 acres of organic peanuts. He fights weeds with…
Sept. 17, 2026 Capitol Beat News Former business executive to lead Georgia’s public colleges and universities Ty Tagami reports, it took five months to find a successor to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and after looking far and…
Sept. 16, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority Savannah exports up 4 percent in August Staff reports, the Port of Savannah moved 529,523 twenty-foot equivalent container units in August which was flat with less than a 1 percent decline compared to the same month…
Sept. 15, 2026 Valdosta Daily Times VSU professor shares economic outlook at Georgia peanut industry meeting Staff reports that Dr. Ellis Heath, professor of economics and head of the Department of Economics and Finance at Valdosta State University, recently presented…
Sept. 14, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer A ‘super’ El Niño is predicted to hit the US. What that means for Georgia Sundi Rose reports that forecasters are predicting a “Super El Niño” that will impact winter weather across the United States,…
Sept. 11, 2026 Capitol Beat News Growth in income and sales taxes boosts state coffers in August Ty Tagami reports that Georgia collected nearly $2.5 billion in net tax revenue in August, a 3.5% increase from August 2025, extending the…
Sept. 10, 2026 Savannah Morning News Port Wentworth to usher in signature project with ribbon cutting Evan Lasseter reports that Port Wentworth’s signature hub for recreation and entertainment is now ready for the public. Local officials and entertainment leaders will…
Sept. 9. 2026 Valdosta Daily Times Grants to improve South Georgia infrastructure Kevin Hall reports, on Friday, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced federal grants totaling $40.9 million to 42 communities across the state. The U.S. Department of Housing…
After an end-of-summer delay, we're back with some more of our unofficial favorite things in the state. Eat: The Front Porch on Sinclair is a charming lakeside bar and grill. You can drive there, or even better, you can boat…
A good time is returning to Augusta with a new location, improved accessibility, enhanced security, and better transportation. They're turning the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds into the FESTIVAL Grounds! At the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, you can…
Sept. 8, 2026 Georgia Recorder Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights Maya Homan reports that Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst states to be a worker in 2026,…
Sept. 4, 2026 Capitol Beat News Another record breaker for business expansions and job growth in Georgia Ty Tagami reports, the economic boom continued in Georgia last year, with a second record-topping year of business investment and job growth. Gov.…
Twenty-five years ago, I walked into Château Élan Winery & Resort as a curious college student. At the time, Georgia wine was more of a novelty than a destination, and I remember being fascinated that a French-inspired château and winery…
Sept. 3, 2026 State Affairs Georgia’s voter roll ‘99.8%’ accurate for 8M voters, state audit finds Beau Evans reports, election officials gained a confidence boost ahead of the 2026 midterms amid a new state audit that found nearly all 8…
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