Flooding and sea-level rise are growing concerns related to climate change that are affecting coastal cities around the world. Local efforts to prepare for and address these threats in Savannah have recently been recognized by the American Association for the…
For the 23rdyear, Georgia Trend is featuring the best and brightest stars under the age of 40 in our annual “40 Under 40” listing. The current group of young leaders represents the healthcare, legal and nonprofit sectors as well as large…
Imagine the ultimate tailgate party. It would probably include sampling outstanding barbeque and a variety of craft beers while cheering your favorite college football team with friends as you watch on TV. That’s exactly what the inaugural Que & Brew…
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has retained its title as the world’s busiest according to recently released figures by the Airports Council International (ACI). The trade group confirmed that ATL grew 3.3 percent in 2018, serving nearly 107.4 million passengers.…
Gov. Brian Kemp is serious about bringing new business to rural areas of our state. To demonstrate his commitment, he’s launched a rural strike team to create an economic development plan that will attract businesses to rural Georgia and work…
The City of Auburn, west of Athens, recently hosted its first NextGen Ag conference, bringing together agribusinesses and nonprofits to learn from each other about resources, economic considerations and innovative ways to strengthen agriculture in the region. Roundtable discussions on…
This weekend, Sept. 20 through Sept. 22, the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival returns with plenty of different takes on the classic southern dish as well as family friendly entertainment, live music, an artists market, a craft brew fest…
The 39th annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival will take place next weekend, Sept. 20-22, at the Augusta Common and along Broad Street from 7th to 10th streets. This popular festival will feature more than 150 juried local and national artists…
Curiosity Lab, a co-working space and autonomous vehicle test track raised the green flag last week in a ribbon cutting ceremony in Peachtree Corners. The lab is the first intelligent mobility living laboratory designed specifically for companies seeking a real-world…
Students attending the University of North Georgia (UNG) now have new opportunities for bachelor’s degrees and certificates in growing and high-demand career disciplines. After a decade in the planning, the bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies kicked off this spring,…
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