The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has designated Richmond Hill, a city of more than 10,000 residents south of Savannah, as a WaterFirst Community in recognition of the community’s water resource stewardship. The WaterFirst Community program is open to governments…
Georgia State Parks has come up with a series of fun, affordable, educational programs to help kids -- and their parents -- have a ball this summer. The Junior Ranger program offers the opportunity for kids ages 6-12 to earn…
Open Streets Macon has been postponed until Oct. 1, 2017, due to bad weather forecast for this Sunday. People will replace cars at the second Open Streets Macon this Sunday, May 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Macon residents…
David Connell, president and CEO of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, announced that he will retire at the end of 2017. A hallmark of his 15-year involvement with the organization has been the creation and retention of more than 23,000…
Rusty Bell, president of Bell Farms in Pierce County, talks about his blueberry wine making business, Rabbiteye Winery. For more about business in Pierce County, check out “Rising to the Occasion” in this month’s issue of Georgia Trend. https://youtu.be/0XaLdGjn4lA Photo and…
A senior University of Georgia horticulture student has won national UGA’s Next Top Entrepreneur honors and a prize of $10,000 for his novel moisture sensor, which is designed for landscapers. Jesse Lafian developed the automated sensor to measure how tightly…
The warm Georgia sun is growing jobs in the solar industry according to The Solar Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes solar energy. Its Solar Jobs Census 2016 revealed a 23 percent increase over 2015 in the state’s solar-related jobs. Here,…
The Dunwoody Nature Center in Dunwoody, on the northern outskirts of Atlanta, promotes environmental awareness and understanding. Learn more about this natural enclave in the heart of the suburbs from Executive Director Alan Mothner and in this month's Georgia Trend feature…
Black Shoals Park at Randy Poynter Lake near Conyers has something for just about every outdoor enthusiast. The lake, a reservoir constructed to meet Rockdale County’s water needs, is popular for fishing as well as kayaking and canoeing. Only electric,…
Who do you think is the state’s most effective lawyer? Now through Friday, July 28, 2016, 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…
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