Dr. Meria Carstarphen arrived in 2014 to head a system troubled by underperforming schools and still reeling from a catastrophic standardized-test cheating scandal that sent 11 educators to jail and cost the previous superintendent her job. Carstarphen, a Selma, Ala.,…
From the rolling hills of North Georgia to the lapping of the waves on coastal Georgia beaches, from the hustle and bustle of Metro Atlanta to the laid-back lifestyle of rural South Georgia, the state’s geography is as diverse as…
More than 100,000 people play soccer in Georgia through professional, youth and adult leagues. Now, our first MLS team is poised to make history – and have a major league impact on the state.
Through a network of trail systems, communities around the state are taking steps to create healthier environments and encourage economic development
Three Southern cities show what can be done with a little creativity and strong leadership to facilitate revitalization and walkability at this year’s Heart and Soul Bus Tour
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College provides fertile ground for a solid education
South Metro Atlanta is booming these days. For years it’s been home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – the world’s busiest airport – along with warehousing, distribution centers and logistics operations. Now it’s branching out. Porsche’s new headquarters has raised…
Twenty years ago this month, Atlanta pulled off an amazing feat of hospitality, economic development, infrastructure improvements, civic pride and just plain fun that some folks weren’t actually sure would happen right up until the start of the Opening Ceremony.…
A look at this year’s legislative session, where vetoes loomed large and what didn’t get done all but overshadowed what did.
One of the truisms of the modern world is that you’ll be hacked sooner or later. It’s a matter of when, not if. “Everybody’s under attack all the time,” says Chris Rouland, a cybersecurity industry veteran and founder of the…
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