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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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Buying chicken was once straightforward, but now the grocery aisle is filled with labels like organic, cage-free, free-range, air-chilled, and pasture-raised. These labels sound good, but they don’t always explain everything. I often…
The Georgia Ports Authority’s Workforce Housing Initiative has so far helped 178 families repair, buy or build a home in the Savannah area. “A strong community depends on strong families and stable neighborhoods,” said Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff…