2019 Clean 13: The Georgia Water Coalition released its annual report highlighting the state’s water heroes. The efforts of these businesses, industries, nonprofits, individuals and government agencies have led to cleaner rivers and a more sustainable future for Georgians: •…
In Memoriam: Veteran public servant and businessman George Berry, 82, has died. He served as head of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, forerunner of the Department of Economic Development, and worked for four different Atlanta mayors, serving…
Imagine being able to create exact three-dimensional replicas of cultural artifacts so they can be preserved in pristine condition for future generations to view in person or online. Self-proclaimed “jack of all trades” engineer Jeremy Barker of Macon found a…
Tops Again: For the sixth year in a row, Georgia has been named the Top State for Business by Area Development. The corporate site selection and relocation magazine stated “It’s hard to go wrong with a site in Georgia,” citing…
Islam is often misunderstood, so when it comes to explaining their faith and their culture, Muslims prefer to speak for themselves rather than leave it to others. “Our goal is to build bridges of understanding and create spaces for mutual…
Formal Commitment: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and The Ray, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure, have signed a formal charter that commits the entities to working together. The focus of the…
Era Ending: Georgia’s senior U.S. senator, Republican Johnny Isakson, is leaving his Senate seat at the end of the year due to ill health. “After much prayer and consultation with my family, I have made the very tough decision to…
As a teenager in the Republic of Cameroon, Valentine Nzengung was interested in geochemistry. His career has combined that interest with his dedication to protecting the environment. Since becoming a professor of environmental geochemistry at the University of Georgia in…
Valdosta Glass: Arglass Yamamura LLC, based in Japan, is investing $123 million to build its first U.S. glass container manufacturing plant in Lowndes County, creating 150 jobs. Cool Investment: Italian refrigeration systems manufacturer Rivacold will create 140 jobs and invest…
Imagine a retirement refuge deep in the forest, with villas, plenty of food, exercise space, room to roam and a life free from the daily grind. It’s available on a 236-acre sanctuary in the mountains of Blue Ridge, but it…
Sign up to get our free news roundup, Georgia Trend Daily, in your inbox
Sign up to receive the free monthly digital edition of Georgia Trend in your inbox
