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Already a booming tourist destination, Savannah and Chatham County have huge potential to become the second biggest location for entertainment production in Georgia. With the approval late last year of local incentives – added to the state incentives already on…
From her office brightly lit by the November morning sun, Statesboro Mayor Jan Moore can view her community’s past and its future. City Hall is located in the old Jaeckel Hotel, a building on the National Register of Historic Places…
Technology is thriving in Augusta-Richmond County, which is on a roll when it comes to attracting high-profile global companies. Unisys Corp. is the newest high-tech company making a mark in Augusta. This fall, it plans to move into its permanent,…
The old adage “a rising tide lifts all boats” could have been written specifically for Columbus, considering the city’s leadership role in the regionalism that has helped put the area back on the map. From new tourism attractions to innovative…
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The Georgia Ports Authority’s Workforce Housing Initiative has so far helped 178 families repair, buy or build a home in the Savannah area. “A strong community depends on strong families and stable neighborhoods,” said Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff…
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium, we celebrated the 2026 Georgia Trend Most Influential Georgians. Presenting: AT&T, Amazon, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Macon-Bibb County, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and PNC Bank Gold Sponsors: The Coca-Cola Company, JP Morgan…