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Atlanta has long called itself the “world’s next great city,” and its large number of diverse multinational residents…
Thanks to several state-specific factors, Georgia continues to outpace the nation in economic growth. Our annual outlook for the Peach State’s primary industries is based on research from the Selig Center for Economic Growth at University of Georgia’s Terry College…
Atlanta knows a thing or two about transforming its terrain. The city, as boastful as usual, proclaims it right there in its official seal – featuring a phoenix, symbol of renewal and growth, emerging from flames, capped by the word…
Buford Shoes: Sustainable shoe manufacturer Okabashi Brands Inc. is growing its existing facility in Gwinnett County, investing $20 million over the next five years and creating 340 new jobs. Fulton Science: Massachusetts-based medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific will construct a…
On some level, every new business that comes to town – or every existing one that decides to expand – has the possibility of transforming the community where it’s located. That’s true of both small and large projects. It’s rare,…
In the midst of a global pandemic, DeKalb County is having one of its best years yet. Some of it is thanks to proactive planning. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond says he built the county’s 2019 annual budget on the…
Compostable Packaging: Danimer Scientific is investing $700 million to expand its Bainbridge facility and develop home compostable packaging for Mars-Wrigley’s Skittles brand. Eastern Hub: Airbnb will open its East Coast technical hub in Atlanta later this year, bringing hundreds of…
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Cornbread has officially been crowned the state bread of Georgia – and for two Atlanta-born sisters, that recognition is long overdue. Like many Southerners, Sheila Tiller-Tooks and Toshia Tiller can’t resist a slice of piping hot, buttery, moist cornbread. But…
At Augusta University, we’re loaded… with All-American talent. Not just the kind that wins trophies. The kind that saves lives. Strength that powers through the toughest diagnoses. Speed that accelerates breakthroughs in research and care. Hands that heal, comfort, and…