In 2025, it remains illegal in Georgia to grow, possess or consume marijuana products. That’s a fact. It is also a fact that almost every Georgian reading these words either uses marijuana products themselves or knows someone who does. Anyone…
It’s hard to imagine a more powerful affordable housing effort than Atlanta’s Westside Future Fund. With over $100 million in philanthropic investment and impact funds to date, it could provide a model for similar initiatives, but it’s also difficult to…
Why do we believe what we believe? It’s a philosophical question that has been asked for millennia, one that doesn’t have a simple answer. There are countless forces that tie into it – where we were born, who our parents…
Brunswick’s economy tilts towards hospitality, leisure, logistics, retail and government. The economy depends heavily on international trade. The risk of local recession therefore is high, and job growth will slow even if the trade war and the federal government restructuring…
As summer begins, consider all the books you may read – whether by the pool, at home or on vacation – and remember how lucky you are to be able to read them. In Georgia, recent data shows some 36%…
Despite being the eighth most populous state in the country, Georgia has one of the shortest legislative sessions at just 40 legislative days. While a “legislative day” is only counted when the House and Senate convene, our legislators are asked…
The political ad begins with a female swimmer at the starting block, poised for a race. Next to her is a young man in a women’s swimsuit. As he crouches into position, the male swimmer turns to the camera and…
When “President” Elon Musk was ushered into office by “Vice President” Donald Trump, he came with a simple mandate: Cut waste, fraud and abuse out of the federal government. In theory, that’s a laudable goal. The federal government is a…
The 2026 political cycle that will usher in a new era in Georgia politics is well underway. Though he’s not on the ballot in Georgia next year, President Trump will loom large – perhaps more so than any individual candidate…
As we look at small business this month, it’s important to note the the contribution of startups and Georgia’s startup-friendly ecosystem. Startups comprised some 8.9% of all firms in the U.S. in 2021 – the highest share since the Great Recession. Startups and…
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