Augusta | Richmond County: From Obstacles to Opportunity
Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson woke up at 3:47 a.m. on Sept. 27 and found his neighborhood unrecognizable. Hurricane Helene’s high winds and historic flooding had…
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Augusta | Richmond County: The Build Up
Augusta is making quite the mark after many years of working to get the recognition it deserves. The smooth-flowing river, historic downtown buildings and prime location practically beg for Augusta to receive positive attention. And these days, that’s what it’s…
Hancock County | Indomitable Spirit
Hancock County is rich in history, with hundreds of historic sites and structures, but many people, even lifelong Georgians, have passed right by without stopping to visit. But if Sparta Mayor Allen Haywood, Hancock County Commission Chair Helen “Sistie” Hudson,…
Augusta | Richmond County: More than the Masters
While Augusta is probably best known as home of the Masters Tournament, it was also the childhood home of iconic soul singer James Brown and home of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon. However, these highlights…
Savannah | Chatham County: An Exciting Time
The Port of Savannah stands ready to absorb its share of the massive impact from the $5.5 billion Hyundai electric vehicle plant taking shape in neighboring Bryan County. A policy of advance planning and a dose of experience with the…
East Central: Preparing for the Future
Counties in East Central Georgia look to two powerful economic engines. To the north is the long-established metro of Augusta with its large industries, educational institutions and military installations. Southeast is the emerging megasite where automaker Hyundai Motor Group is…
Augusta | Richmond County: Adding Tech to the Total
It can be said with certainty that the Masters Tournament in Augusta captured the sporting world’s attention in early April. Yet, every other week of the year – and historically – the Garden City of Georgia is driven by three…
Brunswick | Glynn County: Hitting on All Cylinders
For several years now, historic downtown Brunswick has been poised for takeoff. Signs of progress were there – a successful storefront here, a new restaurant there – indicating a willingness of residents to return to a downtown that commercial sprawl…
Savannah | Chatham County: Strong Rebound
Savannah is prepared for a post-pandemic tourism surge with a freshened inventory of attractions, built or finished during the two-year interruption caused by COVID-19. The city has set its sights on returning to the tourism glory days of 2019, Savannah’s…
Bryan County | Pembroke: Distinct Identities
Georgia boasts a staggering 159 counties, but Bryan County stands alone as the state’s sole non-contiguous county. Of course, it doesn’t look that way on a map. But in reality, the sprawling land mass of the U.S. Army’s Fort Stewart…
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