The Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA's) PlanFirst program recently recognized nine cities and one county for comprehensive planning that is helping to create more vibrant communities. The program is a partnership among DCA, Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG),…
The Savannah-based Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has chosen its 2021 Trustees – two Georgians whose accomplishments and community service are examples of the organization’s highest ideals. The newest Trustees are David Abney, former CEO of United Parcel Service who is…
The Georgia Trend staff wishes they could have met each of our 40 under 40 honorees in person, but for everyone’s safety, virtual was the next best choice. The videos that each of our 40 submitted are incredible and it…
This is the 24th year Georgia Trend has honored its 40 Under 40 and each year Georgia’s best and brightest continue to amaze and inspire. The outstanding individuals selected from readers’ nominations come from every corner of the state. They…
While the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to significantly reduced airport revenues, it apparently has been a boon for customer satisfaction according to the J.D. Power 2020 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Low passenger volumes and relatively empty airports have contributed…
Two Savannah State University (SSU) students recently took top honors in the World Trade Centers Association Foundation (WTCAF) 2020 Peace Through Trade Competition. The women-led team, Foster Beelief, developed a honeybee charity to support sustainability via education about the at-risk…
The Gwinnett Chamber recently honored more than 80 finalists and seven winners of its 2020 Moxie Awards. The awards program, which was sponsored by Northside Hospital, honors women who are bold in business and organizations that support the advancement of…
Last month, the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), a nonprofit that preserves historic properties, issued a call for entries in its third annual summer photo contest celebrating the area’s unique beauty. Participants were invited to submit photos via Instagram of their…
If you’re a business, nonprofit or civic leader, live in the southeast part of the state and are interested in improving quality of life and increasing growth there, Leadership Southeast Georgia wants you. Each year, Leadership Southeast Georgia seeks participants…
The Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) has launched its third annual social media photo contest to gather shots of locals’ and visitors’ favorite historic buildings or places throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Aspiring photographers are invited to share their photos…
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