July 16, 2026 The Brunswick News Infrastructure bill to pay for 58 miles of fiber at Georgia ports Staff reports, a recently passed federal infrastructure bill includes just under $21 million to install fiber connections to increase efficiency and connectivity…
July 15, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Tuesday, announced that Highline Warren, an American vertically integrated distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170…
As we come to the end of the summer and school starts getting back in session, we bring you another Unofficial Guide with some of our favorite places. Eat: Little Barn in Lawrenceville. There are salmon croquettes on the breakfast menu,…
July 14, 2026 GPB Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta leads multi-site clinical trial for peanut allergy Ellen Eldridge reports that Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is leading a multi-site study to test a new way of potentially treating peanut allergy with an…
July 13, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Best run city in Georgia? This one is in WalletHub's top 25 in the US Miguel Legoas reports, two weeks ago, WalletHub ranked the best and worst cities in the U.S. Only two Georgia cities were included in…
July 10, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland Staff reports that Gov. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland…
July 9, 2026 Georgia.org Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, on…
PRESS RELEASE - BRUNSWICK, Ga. - The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) launches Elevate Glynn, a comprehensive initiative designed to provide local entrepreneurs with the capital, education, and resources they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses. In partnership…
July 8, 2026 Macon Telegraph Childcare in GA is among the lowest in cost, but not in accessibility. Here’s how it stacks up Sundi Rose reports, the National Bipartisan Policy Center reports nearly 65% of Georgia children have two…
July 7, 2026 Augusta Chronicle Textron plans split that could spin off Augusta's E‑Z‑GO | Exclusive Joe Hotchkiss reports that the Augusta-based manufacturer of one of the world's leading brands of golf carts could split from parent company Textron by the…
July 6, 2026 Valdosta Daily Times Survey seeks input from Georgia farmers on economic challenges Staff reports that the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA), Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB), and the University of Georgia College of Public Health have partnered to…
July 2, 2026 Newnan Times-Herald Georgia Power: Grid ready for AI, population growth Laura Camper reports that Plant Yates was buzzing with activity Thursday, much of it centered on construction of three new generator towers, signs of the growth happening…
Inside the small, sunlit coffee shop and bakery tucked into Atlanta's West Midtown neighborhood, flaky croissants glisten behind the pastry case. Golden cheddar chive biscuits sit beside cinnamon rolls and strawberry doughnuts. There are no signs announcing "vegan alternatives" or…
July 1, 2026 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer How a No. 1 bestselling book inspired by Columbus impacts tourism in the city Madeline Shapiro reports, in the novel “Theo of Golden,” a stranger moves into a Southern town and embeds himself in the…
For many practitioners, nursing is more than just a profession. It is a sacred calling…
Americans have looked forward to this July when we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the greatest nation in history – called our “semi-quincentennial,” a word we’ll all learn this year and then forget because we’ll never use it again. We’ll…
Party Lines: A new lawsuit seeks to keep future local elections partisan, as they have been across the state until now. After Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new law making some races in five Metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan, DeKalb County…
When the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this…
Dr. Michelle “Shelley” Nuss, Founding Dean of the University of Georgia School of Medicine, is a professor of Medical Education in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. She has spent much of her career focusing on ways to address shortages in healthcare…
When most of us think of wildfires, Georgia probably isn’t the first state that comes to mind. I personally think of the January 2025 wildfires in Southern California which directly killed 31 people and indirectly killed hundreds more. Those fires…
Despite a backdrop of spiking oil prices and the recent retreat from the globalization of markets, Savannah’s prospects for economic growth are very good for many reasons: Significant economic development project announcements will provide a solid foundation for growth. Savannah’s…
Home Services: Authority Brands is establishing its new headquarters, dubbed Franchisee Success Center, in Cobb County. The $13 million investment will create 390 new jobs over the next several years. The home services franchisor, which has 15 brands spanning essential residential…
It’s Carroll County’s 200th birthday, and the region has…
Longtime readers of Georgia Trend may remember Neely Young as the magazine’s owner and publisher from 1999 to 2017, and father of current publisher Ben Young. Since retiring, he has written a few books – the most recent of which is In Their…
With all the activity centered around Downtown Atlanta this month, I’m reminded of the sustainability efforts supported by the FIFA World Cup matches. Thousands of volunteers are on hand, encouraging fans to recycle and limit plastic waste. It’s an impressive…
As workplace expectations continue to evolve, office owners are rethinking what makes a property competitive in today's market. For years, retail was viewed as a complementary component of office buildings, a convenience for tenants rather than a core part of…
This feels like one of those moments when “authenticity,” forever in and out of fashion, is seriously in again. Travel metrics strongly suggest this. “The trends we’re seeing are visitors seeking authentic, local experiences they can immerse themselves in,” says…
In March, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Belgian-owned biopharmaceutical giant UCB was investing…
Across South Metro Atlanta, economic development is no longer defined solely by major projects and capital…
As we enter the 4th of July holiday and focus on celebrating our country's BIG 250th birthday, you might be looking for something to do. Or if you're taking a road trip, maybe you need a pit stop and don't…
June 30, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Fourth Round of Rural Site Development Grants Staff reports, Gov. Kemp on Monday announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million…
June 29, 2026 Macon Telegraph Georgia communities receive $13.5M to clean up contaminated sites Margaret Walker reports that Federal officials announced $13.5 million in cleanup grants for Georgia communities to turn contaminated properties into something usable again, the Environmental Protection…
June 26, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp: Yancey Engineered Solutions Bringing 300 New Jobs to Crisp Co. Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Thursday announced that Georgia-based engineering and manufacturing company Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7 million in a new…
Growing Business: Former United Nations Ambassador and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, second from left, and his brother Dr. Walter Young, to the right of him on the first row, celebrate the opening of Forever Young Aquaponics…
June 25, 2026 GPB Conservation groups demand congressional oversight of new plans for Cumberland Island Jillian Magtoto reports that Cumberland Island is among the largest remaining undeveloped barrier islands on the East Coast. But recent moves from the National Park…
June 24, 2026 GPB Georgia Power has a massive plan for new power lines. What does that mean for the homes near them? Grant Blankenship reports, on a recent morning, Claudia Moore was at home, with her kids, watching them…
June 23, 2026 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Activation at Great American State Fair Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Monday announced the State of Georgia's participation in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of the…
June 22, 2026 WSB Radio Georgia’s oldest bookshop cracks Top 10 independent bookstore list Staff reports, a beloved Georgia bookstore is earning national recognition. USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards ranked E. Shaver, Bookseller in Savannah, as the No. 9…
June 19, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com How to Have a Beer With 10,000 Czech Fans Descending on Atlanta for the World Cup Trevor Williams reports that Atlanta is set to host up to 10,000 Czech visitors to the city as its national soccer team, a…
June 18, 2026 Georgia.gov Georgia Applauds Lockheed Martin’s 75 Years of Production, Impact Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday applauded Lockheed Martin’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia. Governor Kemp and First…
June 17, 2026 GPB GOP's Jackson, Collins win runoffs for governor, Senate to face Bottoms and Ossoff in November Sarah Kallis and Sofi Gratas report, Rick Jackson will be the Republican nominee for governor, according to a race called by…
This state is bursting at the seams with visitors here for the World Cup games and festivities. It's been so much fun watching folks from other countries experience Georgia, the Southeast, and the United States for the first time. This…
June 16, 2026 Georgia Recorder Georgia voters head back to the polls Tuesday to finish picking primary election winners Ross Williams reports that Georgians will be returning to their polling places Tuesday to finish the job they started last month…
June 15, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Carter Center Kickoff: Soccer Spotlight Gives Atlanta’s Role in International Peacemaking, Civil Rights a Chance to Shine Trevor Williams reports, in a world of growing complexity and widespread conflict, sports provide a level playing field, opening…
The Rising Importance of Choice Many people have experienced it: an unexpected illness or injury disrupts the day, or routine bloodwork gets pushed further down the to-do list. Amanda Free, President of Anthem Blue Cross and…
June 12, 2026 Marietta Daily Journal Cobb tourism industry prepares for World Cup Jack Lindner reports that kickoff to the 2026 FIFA World Cup began Thursday, and the Cobb tourism industry is well underway with hosting duties. The World Cup…
June 11, 2026 Georgia.org Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co. Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Wednesday announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in…
June 10, 2026 Georgia Ports Authority U.S. Customs to open new chilled cargo inspection site Staff reports that Georgia Ports customers will have a new option for chilled cargo inspections starting July 1, 2026, when operations begin at U.S. Customs’…
June 9, 2026 Capitol Beat News Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension Ty Tagami reports that drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended Tuesday saved them nearly $200 million…
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