Southwest Georgia, one of the poorest regions in the state, is sitting – literally – on a new project that, while controversial, could in the long run have a positive economic impact on the entire area. The 515-mile Sabal Trail…
If you’re in the mood to toast the people and institutions that make the military a crucial part of Georgia’s economy and culture, consider using a glass of beer from Service Brewing Co. Kevin Ryan, a West Point grad who…
One of the truisms of the modern world is that you’ll be hacked sooner or later. It’s a matter of when, not if. “Everybody’s under attack all the time,” says Chris Rouland, a cybersecurity industry veteran and founder of the…
While vacationing in Costa Rica, Judith Winfrey visited a farmers market wearing a hat with the logo for Peach-Dish, the Atlanta-based meal-kit subscription company for which she’s president. She wasn’t really surprised when one of the expatriate American vendors asked…
In the fall of 2013, Gwinnett Place Mall changed hands. Moonbeam Capital Investments, the new owners, wanted to revitalize the three-decades-old mall. Shawl Pryor, Moonbeam’s senior vice president, said the executive director of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District contacted…
For many of Georgia’s cities, homegrown businesses are the lifeblood of a community. For those municipalities that nurture and support these growing enterprises, the rewards are great: Not only do the new businesses contribute tax dollars, but they also provide…
Successfully blending family and business is no small feat, but this year’s crop of Family Business Award winners show that not only can it be done, but that it can create a solid business foundation for generations to come. Now…
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