Americus | Sumter County: The Americus Advantage
In the heart of Southwest Georgia, the small town of Americus has quietly emerged as a model for rural economic transformation. Once struggling…
Sections
The Magazine
Connect
In the heart of Southwest Georgia, the small town of Americus has quietly emerged as a model for rural economic transformation. Once struggling…
For many of us, Georgia became the center of the political world in 2020. As polls showed one of the tightest elections in the country between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, news organizations from every corner of the country and…
Tell us about the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity is an inclusive Christian housing organization. We work in 71 countries around the world right now and in almost 1,100 communities across the United States.…
I was sad to hear that former President Jimmy Carter was entering hospice. But these days the sadness of concern for someone’s health is lessened by the many reappraisals and reappreciations that come with the news of impending loss. It…
Cities across the country and in Georgia are working on ways to tackle the problem of affordable housing. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is blazing a trail to address the issue, with $50 million in new bond funding that paves…
Sign up to get our free news roundup, Georgia Trend Daily, in your inbox
Sign up to receive the free monthly digital edition of Georgia Trend in your inbox
View this profile on InstagramGeorgia Trend (@georgiatrend) • Instagram photos and videos
Excitement is building for the 19th Savannah Book Festival, which runs Thursday, February 5 through Sunday, February 8, 2026. From the ticketed Headliner Addresses to Free Festival Saturday, this event brings together readers and writers for a four-day celebration of…
What began as a neighborhood effort has grown into a county-wide movement that connects learning and celebration through music. DeKalb-based nonprofit using music and STEM to inspire academic growth and confidence in underserved youth to host 6th Annual Holiday Toy…