Last week, Norfolk Southern Corp. formally opened its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Midtown Atlanta with a ceremony that included employees, Gov. Brian Kemp, Sen. Raphael Warnock, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and local business leaders. The 750,000-square-foot building sits on a…
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, celebrated in the U.S. as a national holiday to honor veterans of all wars as well as those who’ve served our country in peacetime. Throughout Georgia, a number of events are taking place this week to…
The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has awarded grants to 67 arts, cultural, historical and educational organizations in 50 counties throughout the state. The Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grants…
Dalton-based flooring products company Shaw Industries recently announced its EcoWorx® carpet tile is among the first in the world to meet the new Cradle to Cradle Certified® version 4.0 standard. Launched in 1999, EcoWorx® was the first flooring product to…
Cybersecurity attacks are real and occurring everyday – at major corporations, health systems, small businesses and even on our personal computing devices. At the same time, the world is facing a massive shortage of cybersecurity specialists. The global shortage of…
Modern and massive, the Georgia ports run like well-oiled machines. Since the 1700s, the Savannah and Brunswick ports have played integral roles in international trade that continue to grow. But their historic past belies today’s future-oriented operations. With efficiency ever…
At last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, a Colquitt-based nonprofit was working to strengthen the food pipeline from the farm to the hospital. The Georgia Rural Hospital Food Collaborative, formed in May of this year, has been partnering with…
It’s that time of year when kids and adults look forward to frightful activities – and the potential for sweet rewards. Across the state, there are many ways to get into the mood and celebrate the spooky season, starting with…
The Georgia Water Coalition has chosen its Clean 13 water heroes for 2021. The list recognizes individuals, businesses, industries, non-profits and government agencies that have made extraordinary efforts to make the state’s rivers cleaner and the future more sustainable for…
The National Science Foundation’s Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) program has awarded Georgia State University a five-year, $5 million grant. The Atlanta-based university will use the funds to establish the Center for Dynamic Multiscale and Multimodal…
Maintaining independence is a goal for many older adults. But living alone also has the risk of loneliness that can affect physical and mental health. Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated that risk and made managing health at home…
The fifth annual outdoor music festival, Sheila Fest, will be held next weekend, Oct. 16, at the master-planned community Traditions of Braselton. The public is invited to come out and enjoy a variety of local band performances beginning at noon…
The city of Alpharetta continues to grow, attracting businesses, residents and visitors with unique amenities. One that’s on the drawing board and recently approved by the city council is The Bailey, billed as a tech-centric luxury metroplex. The state-of-the-art mixed-use development…
According to the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, which works to connect transit options across the 13-county metro area, fewer than 25% of the region’s residents live within walking distance of a bus or rail station. And only 3% can walk…
The trend of physicians-in-training choosing lucrative subspecialties is nothing new. It’s been going on for decades. Subspecialist salaries are higher than those primary care physicians earn and more income helps in paying off massive student loans. The dynamic has contributed…
Regenerative medicine is booming these days because one thing this relatively new field has done well is generate a lot of buzz. Often associated with stem cells, it’s the branch of medicine devoted to repairing, replacing or regrowing damaged or…
Last year – and this year as well – was marked by the challenges and tragedies of a pandemic and recession, though many Georgia businesses have displayed remarkable resilience and continue to thrive. The state remains atop lists of the…
This year Georgia Trend is celebrating 25 years of honoring the state’s best and brightest with our 40 Under 40. And this year, like the others, the winners leave us awed and inspired. As we continue to battle COVID-19 in…
On the heels of Climate Week, the annual gathering of international business and government leaders focused on climate action, it seems Georgia is about to become a leader in biofuel production, which uses renewable resources to create energy and chemicals.…
Cobb EMC, a not-for-profit member-owned electric cooperative, is taking a novel approach to filling tomorrow’s workforce gaps. The company’s Youth Leadership Program is seeking area high school juniors to apply for scholarships and the chance to develop leadership and networking…
When it comes to health information technology (IT), Georgia is a national leader with more than 225 high-tech health companies employing about 30,000. Many of these companies are experiencing tremendous growth, thanks in part to products and solutions they’ve developed…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a city moratorium on large outdoor events have forced organizers of the Savannah Jazz Festival to revamp their preparations. For the second year in a row, the signature event will be live streamed for free…
The Gwinnett Chamber recently held its 2021 Moxie Awards program, honoring women who are "making it happen." More than 90 finalists and seven winners were celebrated in individual and organizational categories. Individual women were recognized for being trailblazers in a…
The nonprofit GeorgiaForward, which engages young professionals to generate ideas that will help improve communities across the state, is seeking civic-minded individuals ages 25 to 41 for its next Young Gamechangers class. More than leadership training, Young Gamechangers is an…
We hope your holiday is filled with fun and relaxation. We are enjoying the last gasp of summer, too, and will be back in the office on Tuesday, 9/7.
The nonprofit Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN) has selected four communities to take part in its 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge (GA Smart). The program enables localities across the state to apply for research assistance in planning for a “smart”…
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) have collaborated to clear the way for high school students to receive TCSG college credits for four in-demand career pathways. Statewide articulation agreements between TCSG and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Georgia colleges and universities to increase remote learning and find new ways of doing things. Higher-ed institutions continue to adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines throughout the state. Many colleges and…
As Georgia’s population and businesses grow, so does the need to wisely steward land, air and water for the ecological, economic and quality of life benefits enjoyed by residents. The nonprofit Georgia Conservancy has been working for more than 50…
The Digital Library of Georgia (DLG), a University System of Georgia virtual library initiative, has awarded eight institutions – and nine projects – grants of up to $7,500 to digitize historical resources. The goal of the grants is to make…
Columbus State University (CSU) is once again hosting The Forum, one of Georgia’s largest gatherings of business and civic leaders. The 16th annual event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 31, beginning at 9 a.m. at the historic Iron Works, home…
In case you haven’t heard, Georgia has become one of the nation’s top 10 exporting states. Among the factors behind the state’s exporting strength are the coastal jewels in our crown: the Savannah and Brunswick ports, which continue to smash…
With the start of the new school year for K-12 and college students, decisions await them – and often their parents – about which extracurricular activities to pursue. One choice that is growing in popularity around the state is esports…
At the Gwinnett Chamber’s 73rd Annual Dinner, held in person recently after being rescheduled from February, members, businesses and community leaders were celebrated for the challenges they persevered through in 2020. Charlotte Nash, former chair of the Gwinnett County Board…
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently announced that the federal AmeriCorps agency has provided more than $4.5 million in grants to implement programs throughout the state. Twenty-one organizations will receive the grants that will fund 565 AmeriCorps volunteers…
When the nationwide moratorium on evictions was lifted last weekend, the focus sharpened on the many problems associated with affordable housing across Georgia. The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently estimated that workers earning a $7.25 per hour minimum wage…
If you’ve been watching the Tokyo Olympics, you’ve seen artificial intelligence (AI) on display in a number of forms, from the ads for Toyota’s intelligent vehicles to the robot mascots greeting athletes at the airport to the drone light display…
Remember when we used to think of video games as a solitary activity or one where a few friends play together virtually for fun? Certainly those scenarios still exist, but today video games have emerged from the sidelines to become…
Cable sports network ESPN recently named the Atlanta Dream the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year at an event in New York City. The WNBA team was recognized for leading change on an array of civil rights and social justice…
As Columbus State University (CSU) prepares for fall classes to begin next month, a recent study confirmed the institution’s positive impact on the West Georgia region. Commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG) and conducted by University of Georgia’s…
The competition is hot but the kids are cool this week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Through Saturday, July 24, the under-18 set will vie for money and prizes in the National Barrel Horse Association’s (NBHA) 2021 Youth…
Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) has teamed up with the international Girls Who Conduct nonprofit to launch a new fellowship program for women conductors. The goal is to foster greater inclusivity in the field of classical music. Aspiring conductors 18…
The 1996 Olympic and Paralympic Games were arguably a turning point for Atlanta, generating significant economic development and focusing the world’s attention on the city. On the eve of the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Games, the Atlanta History Center is celebrating…
In the past year, arts venues, organizations and programs throughout the state have been hit hard by pandemic-related closings and layoffs. But last week, the Georgia Council of the Arts (GCA) provided some much-needed relief. The organization announced 266 grants…
The Conservation Fund, a Virginia-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving land and water resources, recently purchased more than 6,000 acres along the Altamaha River in Long County. The goals of the Southeast Georgia purchase from Rayonier Inc. are to enhance protection…
It’s Independence Day weekend and that means parades, fireworks and races. For those looking for an adrenaline-pumping way to celebrate, why not trot over to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry for the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA)…
Next time you open a cereal box or retrieve a cardboard package from your front porch or pass a building under construction or check your cell phone or even take a breath, pause and consider that trees made it possible.…
After more than a year in which many people worked from home, vaccinations and decreases in the number of COVID cases have companies strategizing a return to the office. However, the time away has caused employees to rethink how they…
In a joint partnership, the Rich’s Consumer Brands Charitable Fund and the Davis Love Foundation have awarded $60,000 in donations to organizations serving youth and families in South Georgia. Grants of $10,000 each were given to: United Way of Coastal…
An initiative led by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development aims to connect Georgia students to high-paying, high-demand careers. Launched last summer, Be Pro Be Proud Georgia features an interactive mobile workshop that travels the state to raise awareness of…
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