College football fans recently packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for both the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the national championship game. Fans across the nation placed bets on the final score, total points and star players’ individual stats. Sports enthusiasts in…
Rural Georgia remains a focus for economic development. There is opportunity for many of our 159 counties to become more competitive with better infrastructure and broader residential development. In December 2024, the state announced $9.3 million for six counties, the…
In the last few months, Democrats have been forced to do a lot of soul searching. The 2024 election cycle was one of the most dramatic and tumultuous in this country’s history, from President Joe Biden dropping out of the…
Every evening newscast has its fair share of reports on violent crimes. Victims, both random and targeted, die every day. As viewers, we can’t possibly absorb the gravity of these tragedies suffered by the victims’ loved ones. It’s beyond human…
As we begin 2025, the year of Georgia Trend’s 40th anniversary, it is inspiring to look at some of the state’s jaw-dropping accomplishments over the last four decades. It is equally inspiring to see what takes place under the radar, helping…
Atlanta’s labor market will remain healthy due to its high concentration of IT, distribution and life sciences companies; service-producing industries; e-commerce fulfillment centers; institutions of higher education; healthcare providers; and headquarters operations.…
The iconic Manuel’s Tavern on Atlanta’s eastside has long-served as a go-to for politicos, journalists and police, as well as neighborhood regulars, since longtime DeKalb leader Manuel Maloof opened it in 1956. It’s an Atlanta institution known for good food,…
This issue contains our Top Hospitals ranking and our feature on the current state of Georgia’s hospitals. Like many other states, we see a pattern of closures in rural areas that threatens the health and economy of all of Georgia.…
Georgia is one of the most incredible states in the nation. I’ve spent my entire life here and seen everything this place has to offer, from its natural wonders to its kind, supportive people that you can find in any…
I’m glad to see the election is bringing affordable housing issues into focus. While both parties are late in the game with their potential solutions, there may be time to find a way out of the dilemma at the root…
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