Changing the Conversation
No longer being swept under the rug, the perception of mental health issues and the 43.8 million Americans who suffer from them is changing. Here’s how the shift is playing out in Georgia.
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Old Values, New Successes
The Saturday afternoon in 2009 when Larry Gellerstedt walked into a meeting of the board of Cousins Properties, he knew he was about to be offered the CEO’s job. Like other real estate businesses, the Atlanta company founded by Tom…
Into the Woods
Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites celebrate 85 years of family-friendly outdoor recreation and a significant economic impact
Gaps in Care
How Georgia’s schools and the legislature are addressing the state’s looming healthcare workforce shortage.
2016 Economic Yearbook
From the busy streets of Metro Atlanta to the bustling Savannah squares and everywhere in between, Georgia’s economy is shifting into high gear. Residential real estate and commercial leasing are both on the upswing, the state continues to attract top-notch…
West Central: Mounting Momentum
Maintaining the momentum of 2015 might be the best way to describe the hopes of economic developers and government officials in the West Central region. That’s certainly true in LaGrange and Troup County, which garnered a nice collection of new…
Northwest: The Sounds of Success
Visit any of the 12 counties in Northwest Georgia, and you’re likely to hear the sounds of success – from construction noise to leaders talking up new projects. In Murray County, the business outlook is so good it makes folks…
Northeast: Staying Busy
It was a good year for business in Northeast Georgia. From the mountains in Hiawassee to the farmlands of Danielsville to the banks of Lake Oconee, the region continues to bounce back from the Great Recession with growth in manufacturing,…
Central: In a Positive Direction
The Central region of Georgia encompasses 25 counties, from Morgan to Irwin and Macon to Montgomery, and all across the territory things have been and are moving in a positive direction, much of it transportation-related. Baldwin County’s Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft…
East Central: Gaining Attention – and Jobs
New technology jobs, manufacturing facilities and hotels are continuing to boost employment numbers and bring attention to East Central Georgia. Economic development officials in some counties are also launching and supporting new programs and initiatives to train skilled workers and…
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