Around Metro Atlanta, it’s nearly impossible not to notice the colorful banners and beautiful landscaping that mark different communities. These are often the work of community improvement districts (CIDs). A CID is a geographic area where businesses voluntarily self-tax to…
Gwinnett County has long been a destination for people and businesses. At various times it has been the fastest-growing county in America. In 2022, Gwinnett boasted 975,353 residents while also becoming the most diverse county in Metro Atlanta. All those…
“You don’t have to be big to have a big impact,” says Kevin Green, president and CEO of Midtown Alliance, the nonprofit coalition of business and civic leaders that staffs and operates the 1.2-square-mile Midtown Improvement District. In 2022, Midtown…
EV Batteries: Hyundai Motor Group and SK On are partnering to build an electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Bartow County. The $4-$5 billion investment will create more than 3,500 jobs and operations will start in 2025. Beauty Logistics: Global beauty…
Abortion Decriminalization: DeKalb County’s City of Pine Lake, which has all-female leadership, including the mayor and city council members, has adopted a resolution requesting the city’s police department not investigate reports of abortion care and indicating that no city funds…
We are experiencing stagflation. To bring down the highest inflation in 40 years, the Federal Reserve is trying to reduce demand and cool down the labor market. In 2023, I expect a mild, brief recession. Gainesville’s economy is unlikely to…
Georgia is blessed with an almost year-round growing season – one reason that agribusiness routinely ranks as the state’s No. 1 industry. With almost 10 million acres of farmland, the Peach State has a long history of agriculture. Anyone who’s…
Joey Tucker, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty in Athens, became president of the statewide association of residential real estate professionals in November. These are edited highlights of an interview. Q: What does the market look like? A:…
McDonough Mattresses: Purple Innovation Inc., a mattress manufacturer, is expanding in McDonough, creating an additional 500 jobs. The location opened last year as the company’s first production site outside of its Utah home. Alma Plastics: InFlex, a subsidiary of Thomson,…
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