Slow and steady. That’s the phrase you keep hearing in Southwest Georgia. After some lean years, companies are expanding and adding jobs, and a stubborn unemployment rate is down to its lowest level in years. “It’s really just quiet, steady…
What once was a jewel left behind by the 1996 Olympics, the old Olympic tennis center near Stone Mountain hasn’t hosted a tournament in years. While there were plenty of grand ideas along the way on how to use the…
When local governments develop welcoming environments, the results benefit residents and businesses alike. Jobs are created, housing options multiply and recreational opportunities increase. Whether through partnerships with outside agencies, a focus on the environment or a commitment to fun, the…
Three successful projects show how friendliness and care can often spur new business.
Like a boulder dropped from an airplane into a small pond, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) caused a tsunami when it landed in West Point – the plant began production seven years ago this month – and the tidal waves…
New announcements in DeKalb, Cherokee and Bartow County and more.
With morning gridlock that can last as late as 10 a.m. and an afternoon rush hour that begins as early as 3 p.m., Atlanta is infamous for its traffic. This November, however, Atlanta citizens and those throughout Fulton County will…
This year Georgia Trend celebrates 20 years of honoring outstanding Georgians under the age of 40 – the state’s best and brightest – and looks back at 20 of our picks from years past to find out where they are…
Check out the view as you drive around Georgia. Cranes dot the Atlanta skyline. Houses are going up across the state. Commercial construction can be seen from the mountains to the coast. There’s one sector of the economy that doesn’t…
This year’s ranking, which collectively generated $452.2 billion in total revenue last year, reflects evidence of a growing economy here in Georgia. Plus a look at six CEOs who are running some of the top companies in the state.
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