Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal recently honored ten organizations and individuals that have contributed to the state’s vitality in arts and humanities. The seventh annual governor’s awards program was presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for…
Stone Mountain is home to the nation’s No. 1 haunted house – Netherworld – according to Hauntworld Magazine. Each year during October, the walk-through attraction’s originality and film-industry quality draws visitors from all over the world. To learn more about…
This year’s 40 Under 40 marks the 22nd time Georgia Trend has honored the state’s rising stars under the age of 40. They represent government, small and large businesses, nonprofits, education, healthcare, banking and professional sports. The magazine staff chose…
It’s the second annual Atlanta Cyber Week, sponsored by the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Baker Donelson law firm. If this year’s events resemble last year’s, more than 1,000 participants from five countries will attend to find out about the…
Café Campesino, which became Georgia’s first and only 100% fair trade, organic coffee company when it was founded, is celebrating its 20th anniversary October 5-6 in Americus. Customers, friends and coffee lovers are invited to events that include coffee tastings,…
It’s the eighth annual Georgia Pre-K Week, in which hundreds of state and local leaders will visit classrooms and read to our youngest learners. Georgia Pre-K, the lottery-funded education program for four-year-olds, began in 1992 with then-Gov. Zell Miller’s pilot…
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, located at the University of Georgia in Athens, recently honored three of its most loyal supporters at the biennial Giving Tree Tribute. Kathy and Neely Young, Georgia Trend publisher emeritus, received the Garden of…
Congratulations to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for being named the 2018 State Chamber of the Year by the Council of State Chambers (COSC). The honor recognizes the chamber’s exceptional leadership and success in the past year, including its 8…
Zoo Atlanta’s Chilean flamingo breeding program is one of North America’s most successful and chicks are now hatching from another productive nesting season. Hatchlings are being nurtured behind the scenes, while eggs have been sent to other zoos to contribute…
Tickets are now on sale for the Marcus Jewish Community Center’s 27th Book Festival. This year’s edition features more than 45 authors, including both local and nationally known celebrities. The Prologue to the Book Festival runs through Oct. 29 and…
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