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In the heart of Southwest Georgia, the small town of Americus has quietly emerged as a model for rural economic transformation. Once struggling…
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In the heart of Southwest Georgia, the small town of Americus has quietly emerged as a model for rural economic transformation. Once struggling…
Look to the west and you’ll find lots of movement, from headquarters moving in to products moving out. And sustainability projects and initiatives, with all of their economic, environmental and equitable benefits, are propelling the West Central region of the…
In 2018, when Facebook announced it was opening a massive data center in Newton County, bringing an initial investment of $750 million, it had a big request: to be powered 100% by renewable energy. Fortunately, Georgia was ready and the…
No. 1 Again: For the eighth year in a row, Georgia has been named the Top State for Doing Business by Area Development magazine. Georgia also earned the No. 1 ranking in overall cost of doing business, cooperative and responsive…
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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…