Atlanta’s Scofflaw Brewing Co. and Flippin’ Bird Brands distilled spirits are hosting a competition for out-of-work bartenders residing in Georgia. The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize and become Flippin’ Bird Brands' chief mixologist. Dubbed “Flippin' COVID the Bird,”…
More than 220 Georgia companies have gotten creative, retooled machines and worked together to produce protective supplies for healthcare facilities and businesses that are reopening. Newly manufactured products include everything from masks, sanitizer and face shields to gloves, gowns and…
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) at University of Georgia is offering a series of free webinars to help communities across the state plan their recovery from COVID-19 shutdowns. Under the umbrella of Navigating Fiscal Crisis, these webinars are…
Beginning this fall, students at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business will be able to attend graduate courses from anywhere – in the state or across the globe -- with the aid of leading-edge technology. That’s the point of…
Last week, Peachtree Corners launched a fleet of the world’s first teleoperated e-scooters on public streets. The six-month pilot of the e-scooters reflects the city’s ongoing development of innovative transportation technologies that include a self-driving shuttle, which completed a pilot…
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Recently, we’ve seen stories in the media of farmers across the country who are unable to get their produce to consumers because of COVID-19-induced supply chain interruptions and school and restaurant closings. That situation is cruelly juxtaposed with accounts of…
Who do you think is the state’s most effective lawyer? Now through Friday, July 10, 2020, you can tell us. Georgia Trend magazine’s annual Legal Elite listing will highlight the state’s most effective lawyers in 16 different practice areas. The list of…
The University of Georgia (UGA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is now offering free small business training through the rest of this year to help owners get back on their feet following COVID-19-related disruptions. Online courses and business success training…
Collaboration with local businesses and other partners has helped LaGrange develop a community revitalization strategy that aims to improve housing and workforce training. The city’s comprehensive plan identifies weaknesses in the community, including poverty and lack of jobs, and provides…
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