Every year, Georgia Trend asks for you to nominate impressive, hardworking, community-minded people under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the state. And boy, do you deliver. Our team then has the tough task of narrowing…
Georgia Trend celebrates its 40th Anniversary in September of 2025. We caught up with influential leaders who have grown alongside the magazine and the state and asked them to contribute their thoughts on the magazine's influence. We appreciate their participation…
WOODSTOCK, GA – The Georgia FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Experience) program is a statewide initiative that empowers high school students to develop real-world entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on learning and community engagement. The program debuted in the Cherokee…
PRESS RELEASE: Atlanta, GA – Monday, June 30, 2025 — Smorgasburg, launched in Brooklyn in 2011. Now America’s top weekly open-air food festival, the event will expand to the South with the highly anticipated launch of Smorgasburg Atlanta this fall. Located…
PRESS RELEASE — April 2, 2025 – Wellroot Family Services, previously known as the United Methodist Children’s Home, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children and families in crisis, announced its fundraising gala will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025, at…
March is all about celebrating the women who are making an impact—from trailblazing entrepreneurs and industry leaders to creatives and community advocates. Athens, Georgia is home to many inspiring women whose stories deserve recognition during Women’s History Month. Serra Jaggar, founder…
Tom Oder wrote Georgia's Fintech Evolution for the March 2025 issue of Georgia Trend's Business section. Georgia Fintech Academy is is a talent development initiative for any student to…
Paul Cramer, President and CEO of The Classic Center, has been honored with the esteemed Tom Kilgore Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Georgia Tourism Awards, presented by the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB). The Georgia Music Collections exhibit…
Each year, Georgia Trend recognizes 40 of the most successful and civic-minded people in the state under the age of 40. These young leaders are your neighbors who might work or volunteer in your community. They live in various regions…
In 2016, Georgia Trend reported on MANA Nutrition's efforts to bring carefully formulated (Georgia) peanut paste to 40 countries experiencing severe acute…
University of West Georgia Alumna, MacKenzie Hafer, left school with a calling to learn about as many different cultures as she can - and help as many people as she can - through her volunteerism with the Peace Corps. [caption…
The Atlanta Business League awarded Tharon Johnson of Paramount Consulting Group (PCG) their 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Read our coverage in the July 2024 issue: Intersection: Georgia Trend July 2024 Following the 45th annual Entrepreneur of the Year…
June 24, 2024 Press Release, Savannah, GA - This week, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Conference. The Georgia Reads Campaign aims to raise awareness about the need to…
Press Release, May 1, Savannah, Ga. – The partners at HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm in Savannah and St. Simons Island, Georgia, have elected Shawn Kachmar to serve as managing partner. He succeeds Brad Harmon, who has served on…
Esports are on the rise in Atlanta, the mecca of conventions and easy Delta flights. Companies like SkillShot Media attract gaming audiences and viewer engagement within this niche, but large, online community. A Georgia Esports League…
The 35th Annual Luncheon took place Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at the Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom. This Luncheon serves…
Press Release (March 12, 2024) - On March 8th, Southface Institute gathered a group of Georgia’s top entertainment leaders at the Fox Theatre for a conversation about how to make the industry more sustainable. Part of Southface’s Sustainability in Action…
The Technology Association of Georgia hosted 1,000+ attendees on March 28, 2024 at the Signia by Hilton…
Press Release (March 6, 2024) — The Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) jointly announce their plans to establish a chapter of the TLC in the Golden Isles. First originated in Savannah, the…
Workforce development nonprofit Construction Ready is hosting their annual CareerExpo. When: Thursday, February 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Friday, February 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Hall A of the Georgia World Congress Center. Hands-On: Industry experts at the…
Read Georgia Trend's Energy Feature in our January 2024 issue: Plant Vogtle's Historic Nuclear Revival Press Release: Locust Grove, Ga. – October 18, 2023. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm announcing the first round of…
Award-winning engineering firm, Croy, is a leading aviation consulting firm in the Southeast, managing inspections of more than 20 airports. They recently announced a new Vice President of Aviation to lead the firm's aerospace projects. Read Georgia Trend’s Aerospace feature…
Cartersville-based Phoenix Air Unmanned LLC has won national recognition for its use of aerial drone data capture to inspect utility transmission lines and for civil engineering, survey and land development purposes. It was among the first companies in the nation…
In May 2023, as a lasting tribute to Mr. Aaron's legacy, Morehouse School of Medicine officials gathered with members of the Aaron family and local civic leaders for…
Savannah College of Art & Design's innovative curriculum and exceptional career resources propel students into the workforce. Through the IPAL program, launched at SCAD this year, students complete the architecture program alongside the internships and preparation required to pass licensing…
The Okefenokee Swamp is an unlikely crown jewel of Georgia. Its 440,000 acre expanse remains completely undeveloped since its formation, fostering a flourishing habitat of native and even some endangered species. Preserving these unique wetlands is a long-standing effort from…
In our August 2023 issue, Georgia Trend covers the new challenges that nurses face. This list of universities and colleges represents the state-wide education opportunities that Georgia offers new nurses. From the feature: A number of partnerships between health systems…
15th Anniversary Entrepreneur Grant Cecilia Russo Marketing is accepting applications from new business owners, start-ups and budding entrepreneurs in the State of Georgia for a $5,000 grant award, paying homage to the first payment from the first client the company…
Summer is here! It's time to explore Georgia's communities and celebrate their development through Georgia Trend's coverage of our 2023 TravelBlazers. The TravelBlazers program, launched in 2020 by the Georgia Convention & Visitors Bureau, is designed to recognize community destination…
Amazon is committed to growing the tech talent and diversity in Georgia. The Amazon Future Engineer program offers a $40,000 scholarship for students pursuing a computer science-related or STEM major. Winners of the scholarship also then receive a 12-week internship…
The Jekyll Island Authority has an eco-friendly and educational travel experience for your summer vacation bucket list. Sea turtle nesting season lasts all summer on Jekyll Island, with nests being laid from early May through November. The island offers…
For the 26th year, Georgia Trend is celebrating 40 of the state’s brightest stars under the age of 40. As always, the individuals recognized here awe and inspire us. These outstanding young leaders make their homes throughout Georgia and represent…
As COVID-19 continued to impact our lives last year, county governments across the state stepped up to address critical needs. Georgia Trend and ACCG, a nonprofit serving county governments, teamed up to recognize six initiatives that not only solved pandemic-related…
Whether they are business owners or executives in well-established and respected firms, women in Georgia are demonstrating their unique leadership qualifications. As they’re heading a wide variety of businesses, they’re also mentoring the next generation, promoting diversity in executive ranks…
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