You don’t have to leave the community to have a job. Getting that message out is part of the workforce education mission in each of Georgia’s 159 counties, says Anna Chafin, CEO of the Development Authority of Bryan County. And…
For an unprecedented eighth straight year, Georgia has won America’s best-place-to-do-business crown. One of the brightest jewels in that crown belongs to the Gainesville-Hall County metropolitan statistical area (MSA). During the incredible run of No. 1 rankings, the area has…
“Horses just may be the most intuitive creatures on the face of the earth,” says Marie Allen, cofounder and CEO of the faith-based nonprofit in northern Hall County. “To see the kids’ little egos when they’re chosen by a 1,000-pound…
It’s hard to remember the economic conditions in Georgia when Nathan Deal became governor in 2011. But Deal certainly does. “We were still in the midst of the Great Recession,” he says. “We had a 10.4% unemployment rate. It was…
Sustainability means not only preservation of natural resources, but also smart economic growth and planning that promotes equity, affordability and community balance. In Northeast Georgia, green comes in all different shades. For example, the largest recycler of aluminum in the…
Special-needs students who graduate from high school often face a precarious future. With limited abilities to interact with other members of their community and receive specially tailored instruction, these adults and their families can become isolated from the rest of…
Growing up on Long Island, N.Y., sea water was in Griff Lynch’s veins. From the time he was a kid, he dreamed of being a tug boat captain in New York Harbor. There was just one problem. While studying at…
Modern and massive, the Georgia ports run like well-oiled machines. Since the 1700s, the Savannah and Brunswick ports have played integral roles in international trade that continue to grow. But their historic past belies today’s future-oriented operations. With efficiency ever…
Hall County leaders positioned their community for success through years of careful planning, diligent cultivation of local assets and attracting the right investments. Now, they’re reaping the benefits on multiple fronts. “Hall County local governments issued a combined 1,531 new…
Maybe, after months of takeout and delivery, you finally got a table on the patio of your favorite local restaurant. Instead of a menu, you see a QR code – and instead of a waiter, you see instructions on how…
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