Help! Wanted
Maybe, after months of takeout and delivery, you finally got a table on the patio of your favorite local restaurant. Instead of a menu, you see a QR code – and instead of a waiter, you see instructions on how…
Business Industry
Making a Difference
Somewhat surprisingly, it was business as usual for Cobb County’s three community improvement districts (CIDs) last year. “If anything it was busier from a logistics perspective,” says Tracy Rathbone Styf, executive director of the Town Center CID. “We worked remotely,…
Applauding Positive Actions
As Georgia’s population and businesses grow, so does the need to wisely steward land, air and water for the ecological, economic and quality of life benefits enjoyed by residents. The nonprofit Georgia Conservancy has been working for more than 50…
The Way Forward
Without a doubt, 2020 went down as one of the most volatile economic periods in airline industry history. But for leaders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the focus in 2021 has been about regaining momentum as passengers – some…
Marijuana as Medicine?
Kristine Werner grew up in the era of “Just say no.” She remembers signing a pledge in elementary school, at the height of the 1980s anti-drug campaign: “I will always say no. I will never try drugs.” She meant it.…
Delivering for Downtown Vitality
One of the biggest challenges of COVID-19 was staying in touch with people, whether coworkers, family or friends. But Georgia Main Street leaders discovered that relationships could be maintained without face-to-face communication. In fact, the skills they had honed over…
Bridging the Housing Gap
Consider two amounts: $994 and $19.11. The first is the fair-market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Georgia. The second is the hourly wage a household would need to earn to afford that rent and utilities without exceeding 30% of…
A World of Opportunities
The past few years have been tough on many in the Georgia trade community. Georgia’s agricultural exporters were hit with back-to-back hurricanes in 2017 and 2018, and federal trade policy and messaging from the previous administration was often confusing. Then…
Economic First Responders
Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires – it’s not uncommon for businesses to have contingency plans in place for disasters like these. But a pandemic? Turns out, banks were prepared for that, too. “Contingency plans are required by the regulators. They’re updated annually,…
Community Investment: Georgia County Excellence Awards
Last year presented a number of challenges for county governments – from helping keep citizens healthy and fed to tackling issues like diversity and inclusion. The 2021 Georgia County Excellence Awards are presented this year for projects in five counties…
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