Savannah is on a mission to RISE up. RISE stands for Regional Industry Support Enterprise, a Savannah-based, multicounty organization that was formed to help coastal Georgia and its environs meet the labor demands of a growing industrial sector. [caption id="attachment_75930"…
From its humble beginnings as an abandoned racetrack just south of downtown to its title run as the world’s busiest airport for 25 out of the last 26 years, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport continues to be the heartbeat of South…
Macon-Bibb County is on the cusp of reaping the reward of years of hard work – the state’s first, and the nation’s 64th, national park. The imminent national park designation will be an achievement 90 years in the making –…
Cherokee County has a lot to offer. Residents enjoy its vibrant downtowns, good schools, excellent healthcare, low taxes, safe neighborhoods, and its many parks and outdoor activities. Bragging Rights: Harry Johnston, chair of the Cherokee County Board…
Valdosta, which brands itself the capital of South Georgia, has had a hard go of things lately. “[For] 166 years, we never had a hurricane hold together and make it to our doorstep,” says Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson. Yet…
Fayette County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia, spanning just 199 square miles, but it punches above its weight in terms of economic and infrastructure development, with outsized impact on Metro Atlanta and Middle Georgia. [caption id="attachment_72114" align="alignleft"…
Madison is known for its stately homes with beautiful gardens lining historic streets. It might seem like a remnant of simpler times, when it was common for people to sit on their front porch and greet neighbors walking by. And…
Cobb County has enjoyed a long streak of economic development successes. But its real achievement lies in the way it sustains and builds on those achievements. Cobb is offering opportunities for professional and leadership development and promoting inclusivity with unity…
Southwest Georgia has long been known for the production of pecans, peanuts and cotton, and the tremendous contribution of its agricultural industry to the economic success of Georgia. But new and perhaps unexpected things are happening here, too. [caption id="attachment_71185"…
When people think of Thomasville, they often think of the city’s charming downtown district that features boutique shops, locally owned restaurants, brick-paved streets and historic buildings. It’s the main reason why people keep flocking to this small city nestled within…
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