Georgia Trend - May 2025

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The Importance of Startups

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…

A Fresh Fueling Stop

A popular convenience store, headquartered in Massachusetts and known for its freshly prepared food, is making its way to Georgia. Nouria Energy, a family-owned company, has gas stations, convenience stores and car washes…

Ups Downs and In-between

Legislative Roundup: What passed and what didn’t as the 2025 legislative session ended? Gov. Brian Kemp got his signature overhaul of civil litigation, aka “tort reform,” that limits some lawsuits. It passed with little room to spare – squeaking by in…