Crytocurrencies – those digitally encrypted currencies that operate independently of banks – are continuing to become more mainstream and two Atlanta companies are at the forefront, driving increased acceptance of Bitcoin, the most well-known of the cryptocurrencies. BitPay, founded in…
The African Savanna, the first completed phase of Zoo Atlanta’s three-part, $50-million transformation is open for visitors. The all-new habitat includes new and expanded environments for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, warthogs and meerkats. Elephants now have…
For the sixth year, hundreds of attendees and exhibitors are descending on the Augusta Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center this week for the annual TechNet Conference. Running through Friday, the conference unites representatives from the U.S. military, academia and…
For families with small tots, diapers are a necessity but they’re not cheap. Babies can sometimes need up to 12 diapers a day at a cost that can exceed $100 a month. One in three families struggles to pay for…
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao spoke at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce 2019 Congressional Luncheon Aug. 13. Chao spoke about modifying over-regulation without compromising safety or the environment and promised big infrastructure projects to come, promoting the Savannah Harbor…
Gainesville-based Pro-GeneX and Pro-GeneX Laboratories are working to make a dent in the opioid addiction crisis by offering a tool – for physicians and patients – that will help gauge a person’s propensity for addiction before the prescription is ever…
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Foundation recently received a $45,000 donation from West Point-based Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) to support students in the state’s technical colleges. A portion of the donation will be applied to TCSG’s Last…
University of North Georgia (UNG) is the site of cutting-edge research into using drones to map terrain. Professor Emeritus JB Sharma of UNG’s department of physics assembled a team of faculty, staff and students to produce a detailed digital elevation…
Atlanta-based Jackson Healthcare CEO and Chair Rick Jackson launched goBeyondProfit last year as a no-cost resource to help Georgia businesses evolve their corporate generosity programs. Now the nonprofit is working with more than 500 companies and individuals that have pledged…
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) are once again looking for Small Business ROCK STARS, the state’s brightest companies employing fewer than 100. Nominations are now open for all types of small…
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