While Georgia’s state parks have largely remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the amenities visitors use have been closed, including playgrounds, rentals, visitor centers and dining facilities. However, like the emergence of spring, some of those amenities are…
Thirteen communities throughout the state are receiving $5.1 million in grant funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) 2020 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP). The funds are part of an annual allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing…
Recent news reports of farmers discarding their produce and milk because of COVID-19-related distribution disruptions have been disheartening, especially since so many more people are now in need of food. Fortunately, agricultural institutions in our state are working together to…
It’s a virtual world, with businesses of all kinds being conducted online – when business is conducted at all. Authors aren’t immune to the impact of COVID-19 on business and are looking for ways to stay in front of readers.…
This is your last week to nominate someone for this year’s 40 Under 40. The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 1, at 5 p.m. Each year Georgia Trend honors 40 of the state’s best and brightest under the age of 40.…
For businesses and other organizations to reopen safely in Georgia and the rest of the nation, health experts and government officials are calling for a huge increase in the number of coronavirus tests. Gov. Brian Kemp has asked Augusta University…
In times when the future is so uncertain, there’s comfort in preserving the past – especially when it involves reclaiming beautiful old buildings. Last week the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation announced 24 awards that recognize the state’s best preservation…
For more than 180 years, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has been collecting and cataloging stories about events and people that have shaped modern life in the state. Stories about crises like the 1918 flu pandemic have been invaluable in…
The 40 Under 40 nomination period has been extended by one week to May 1, 2020. Please make your nominations here. Each year Georgia Trend honors 40 of the state’s best and brightest under the age of 40. Whether you know someone…
With businesses finding new ways to work remotely and workers trying to adjust to relative isolation, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create massive challenges. Fortunately, a can-do spirit is on display daily as more organizations, businesses and individuals come up…
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