GeorgiaForward Announces 2026 Youth Forum to Empower Youth and Tomorrow’s Civic Leaders
GeorgiaForward, in partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association, is pleased to announce the 2026 Youth Forum, a transformative leadership and civic engagement event designed for youth councils and young leaders from across the state.
Taxes, Electricity Cost, & Elections Emerge as Top Topics for Final Weeks of Georgia General Assembly
Georgia legislators are preparing for fierce debates on tax cuts, data centers, and voting during the final sprint of lawmaking this year. After last week’s deadline for bills to pass either the House or Senate, the General Assembly’s priorities have come into focus.
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Georgia House and Senate Republicans on Parallel Course to Reduce State Income Tax Rate
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Target Market: Who Are They, What Do They Value, and Where Are They?
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Survey: Staffing Talent Gaining AI Skills Faster Than the Broader Market
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For Many Homeowners, Taxes and Insurance Now Make Up One-Fifth of Monthly Mortgage Payments
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Hand-marked Paper Ballot Bill Fails Ahead of Deadline for Changing Georgia’s Elections
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Construction Ready’s 2026 CareerExpo Connected 8,500 Georgia Students with Careers
Construction Ready held its 20th annual CareerExpo in February at the Georgia World Congress ...
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Georgia’s ’26 Elections Draw Big Fields of Candidates Running for State’s Top Offices
The slate of candidates for this year’s Georgia elections is now set, sparking a ...
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Georgia CVB's Celebrates Billions in Tourism Impact During Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol
At the Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol, the Georgia Association of Convention & ...
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Georgia Breaks Trade Records, Becomes Top 10 Exporting State
Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing the state ...
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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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