Visionary Cities Across Georgia
2020 seemed to be an endless parade of bad news – from the pandemic to the economy to politics. But rough as the year was, many people were working around the state to help make lives in their communities better…
Business Industry
Georgia Rises as a Manufacturing Magnet
Manufacturing is hitting its stride in Georgia. Nearly every week announcements surface about new or expanding facilities, many of them big, recognizable names. In aerospace, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Pratt & Whitney top a roster of about…
Above and Beyond: Aerospace Soars in Georgia
Aerospace products are the state’s No. 1 export, yet the sector seems to fly under the radar of public perception. “We’re in the top-tier rankings all the time, in the top five nationally usually, [and] people are sometimes surprised by…
2020 Silver Spoon Awards: What the World Needs Now
As I write this, my magazine-standard three-month lead time means I’m looking out windows at vibrant green foliage and ripening tomatoes in shimmery waves of late-August heat. As you read it, you’re probably thinking about your winter wardrobe and either…
Georgia Ports’ 75 Years of Success
When the state legislature created the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in 1945, it would have been difficult to predict the ports’ phenomenal success all these years later. But legislators laid the groundwork for growth, and GPA’s original goal of operating…
South Fulton CIDs: An Interesting Year
South Fulton County offers up a mix of distribution facilities and warehouses filled with the e-commerce goods that are keeping folks stocked as they stay home. The area is also home to historic sites, higher education institutions, small businesses, hotels,…
Georgia’s Transportation Funding Act is Transforming the Future
Despite the hardship and economic smackdown brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 is a milestone year for a piece of legislation worth remembering. It’s the fifth anniversary of the Transportation Funding Act (TFA), which was signed into law in…
Tempting Travelers to Take Flight
For Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the impact of the coronavirus pandemic resembles the steep decline of a roller coaster. The world’s busiest and North America’s most efficient airport at the end of last year became nearly deserted a few…
FinTech in Georgia: From Strong to Stronger
If you’re looking for an economic bright spot this somewhat dismal year, cast your eyes toward FinTech, Georgia’s financial technology industry, encompassing anything and everything that allows, enables or secures online or mobile transactions. The industry has been growing solidly…
Cobb CIDs: No Time Like the Present
Between the twin specters of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recession, investing in community development might be considered a hard sell. But if the past is any indication, the next couple of years could actually be a good time to…
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