Economy

From an expanding healthcare sector and more manufacturing to UGA’s new College of Engineering, the Athens area is set to grow.

The economic situation in Columbus has changed for the better. The U.S. and state economies are expanding at a faster pace, providing a stronger tailwind to the Columbus area in 2014. Last year, I was deeply concerned about how the…

Convergence of previously separate communications industries has brought more intense price competition, innovation and proliferation of service offerings.

Atlanta, Athens and Augusta are seeing recoveries fueled in part by new manufacturing projects, the healthcare sector and higher education.

In the interest of economic development, retiree recruitment makes good sense for some of Georgia’s rural areas.

Single-family home prices should rise by 8 percent in 2014. Lower-priced homes will appreciate fastest.

A near doubling of the University System’s economic impact since FY 1990 represents a 98 percent growth – a gain that far outstrips inflation.

Property and casualty insurers are very likely to earn record levels of underwriting profits on personal lines in 2014 – barring catastrophic events.

This year Georgia will be the nation’s fourth largest state-level black consumer market. State totals will reach $66 billion.