October 2025 Features

• Rep. Mark Newton: Why Supporting Foster Youth is an Economic Imperative for Georgia

  October 02, 2025

  State Representative Mark Newton of Augusta has long been an advocate for Georgia’s most vulnerable youth—and as the sponsor of the Fostering Success Act, he’s helping transform how the state supports young adults aging out of foster care.

• Savannah Hosts 2025 Youth Symposium, Gathering Leaders from Across Georgia

  October 02, 2025

  The City of Savannah, in partnership with GeorgiaForward and Georgia Municipal Association, proudly hosted the 2025 Youth Symposium Sept. 19–21, welcoming Youth Council leaders and advisors from across Georgia for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

• Federal Government Approves Half Billion Dollars in Hurricane Helene Aid for Georgia

  October 01, 2025

  Farmers and other agricultural producers in Georgia will get financial aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, the massive storm that wiped out crops and timberland more than a year ago.

• Eight Georgia Communities Awarded Federal Historic Preservation Grants

  October 01, 2025

  The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office announced that six Georgia municipalities and two counties will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $120,000 to support historic preservation activities in their communities.