Georgia Breaks Trade Records, Becomes Top 10 Exporting State
Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing the state has again made history by surpassing $60.2 billion in exports in calendar year 2025.
30 Finalists Advance in 2026 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest
The Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience is once again taking place in Athens, where judges will taste their way through an array of Georgia delicacies.
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Georgia General Assembly Honors Georgia School of Orthodontics on 10th Anniversary
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Georgia State House Unanimously Passes Tax Rebate of $250 for Single Filers, $500 for Joint
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO Donna Hyland Announces Retirement
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Opioid Settlement Funds and Philanthropy Expand Adolescent Addiction Care in Georgia
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Santanu Chatterjee Named Dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business
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Georgia’s Youngest Lawmaker Hopes To Implement ‘Foundational Change’ This Legislative Session
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National Careers In Trades Week Builds Awareness for Rewarding and Essential Skilled Trade Jobs
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Scaling Up: Large-format Industrial Demand Rebounds in the Southeast
Large-format industrial leasing is back, with the Southeast U.S. leading the way and playing ...
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Georgia Launches Historic Expansion of Need-Based Aid
The University System of Georgia celebrated Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s signing of the Amended ...
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Georgia Chamber Releases Report on Latest Tariff Updates
Following the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Learning ...
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Georgia Chamber Hosts First State of Higher Education
Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber, in conjunction with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, ...
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Callie Pitts of OneDigital, Talent Acquisition Trends in Georgia
Callie Pitts of OneDigital discusses talent acquisition trends across Georgia and strategies for finding and retaining top talent.
Larry Hanson of the Georgia Municipal Association on Cities United & Legislative Advocacy
CEO & Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association Larry Hanson discusses their mission to help cities across Georgia become more innovative, effective and responsive.
Building Georgia’s Workforce by Investing in Foster Youth
Each year, hundreds of young people age out of Georgia’s foster care system with no safety net and no one to call when challenges arise. However, many of them are finding their path forward inside Georgia’s technical colleges, enrolling in programs in healthcare, welding, logistics, cybersecurity, and other high-demand fields. Commissioner Greg Dozier sees these students across the Technical College System of Georgia and recognizes what they represent: a resilient, motivated segment of Georgia’s future workforce.
Sandy Lake Previews the Upcoming 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit
Sandy Lake, the Director of Logistics for the Georgia Center of Innovation, provides an overview of the upcoming 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit and what attendees can expect. The event will be held on April 17th at the Savannah Convention Center.
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