Georgia Trend held its annual luncheon this week recognizing individuals who have made a positive impact on our state. More than 350 honorees and their guests gathered at the Georgia Aquarium’s Oceans Ballroom for the event. (Check out the photos…
Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its initial estimates of the number of homes and businesses in each state that could be helped by the proposed $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. The fund targets areas that lack access…
The home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team will soon sport a new identity. By the time the season’s Opening Day rolls around in April, most of the Cobb County stadium’s branding will say Truist Park, reflecting the merger of…
The annual Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the state Capitol this week was celebratory as officials from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), along with Gov. Brian Kemp and industry professionals, recognized 2018 as a record-breaking year for…
This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is the 25th anniversary of the day of service honoring the legacy and life of the Civil Rights Movement leader. It’s the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service in…
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast is the traditional kick off to the state’s legislative session. This year, several adults with disabilities spread joy among the more than 2,600 lawmakers and business leaders in attendance at…
The 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Tribute will take place at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 17, from noon to 2 pm. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which houses the Martin Luther…
Georgia Trend kicked off the new decade with its annual selection of the Georgian of the Year, the 100 Most Influential Georgians, more than 50 Notable Georgians and a prestigious inductee into the magazine’s Hall of Fame. These are individuals whose…
Late last year, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and GeorgiaForward agreed to an administrative partnership that will help further strengthen communities around the state. GMA is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides research, training, employee benefit and technical consulting services to…
According to legend, in 1823 during a soccer game in the town of Rugby, England, a player picked up the ball and ran with it toward his opponent’s goal line. That supposedly was the birth of the fast-paced, physical game…
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