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Douglas County began as a little-known Atlanta suburb that was more of a sleepy bedroom community, but it…
Suwanee Manufacturing: Socomec is investing close to $10 million in an electrical component and systems facility in Gwinnett County. The company, which specializes in power switching, monitoring, conversion and energy storage, will create 300 new jobs. Atlanta Expansion: Salesforce Inc. is…
Stroll through downtown Douglasville and you’ll come face-to-face with more than a dozen hand-painted fiberglass hearts. The eye-catching, unique sculptures are part of a…
July is traditionally high travel season – kids are out of school, vacation days are pending…
Community. The word has several connotations but broadly it refers to people living together in a specific area. Typically, those residents share the common goal of making their communities better places to live, work and play. Their efforts often involve…
Once the epitome of a 19th century “New South” town, with its railroad, cotton mill, hotel, bank and a commercial district, Douglasville and Douglas County are today attracting 21st century bragging rights and billions of dollars in investment from the…
Kristine Werner grew up in the era of “Just say no.” She remembers signing a pledge in elementary school, at the height of the 1980s anti-drug campaign: “I will always say no. I will never try drugs.” She meant it.…
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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…
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium, we celebrated the 2026 Georgia Trend Most Influential Georgians. Presenting: AT&T, Amazon, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Macon-Bibb County, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and PNC Bank Gold Sponsors: The Coca-Cola Company, JP Morgan…