Last week more than 800 manufacturing industry professionals gathered in Atlanta for the fifth annual Georgia Manufacturing Summit, a trade show presented by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA). Like past summits, participants discussed issues important to the industry in our…
Imagine the ultimate tailgate party. It would probably include sampling outstanding barbeque and a variety of craft beers while cheering your favorite college football team with friends as you watch on TV. That’s exactly what the inaugural Que & Brew…
Now in its 32nd year, the internationally known pop culture convention known as Dragon Con returns to Atlanta Labor Day weekend. This year, the event welcomes some 85,000 fans of science fiction, fantasy and gaming during its run from Thursday,…
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao spoke at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce 2019 Congressional Luncheon Aug. 13. Chao spoke about modifying over-regulation without compromising safety or the environment and promised big infrastructure projects to come, promoting the Savannah Harbor…
The Augusta-based National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA), the world’s largest barrel racing organization, is holding its 2019 Youth World Championships at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry through July 27. Hundreds of riders under age 18 from all over the…
The Savannah Music Festival celebrates its 30th season with an impressive lineup of more than 80 concerts, recitals, dance parties, events and family friendly performances now through April 13. Jazz on the river. Photo by Frank Stewart. In nine venues…
For burger and beer lovers, there’s a lot going on in Athens. This week is officially Athens Burger Week, sponsored by the Georgia Beef Board. Carnivores can enjoy specially made burgers for $5 at more than 20 restaurants. There’s even…
Augusta is Georgia’s second oldest city – founded in 1735, two years after Savannah – and its rich past is filled with African-American trailblazers who contributed to its Southern soul, including the Godfather of Soul, an international opera star and…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Super Bowl LIII is coming to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday, Feb. 3. A million people are expected to descend on the city for the game and surrounding events, which are being…
This week, Georgia Trend celebrated the 2019 Georgian of the Year and Most Influential Georgians at its annual awards luncheon, held in the Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium. Sponsored by the Georgia Chamber and Fidelity Bank, the event was…
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