February 2026 Features

  • Amanda Free Named President of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia

    February 23, 2026

    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia announced that Amanda Free has been named President. She succeeds Robert Bunch, who has transitioned to a new role within Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, leading the East Region Commercial region and Anthem’s Specialty Business.

  • GDOL Honored as “Model Agency” for HR Excellence

    February 19, 2026

    The Georgia Department of Labor has earned the “Model Agency Award” for Excellence in Human Resources from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, achieving the highest assessment results among all Tier 1 agencies.

  • Georgia Power Delivers Lower Costs for Customers with Latest Filings

    February 18, 2026

    Georgia Power today filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Together, the cases seek to lower costs for customers through two distinct filings. The cumulative effect of the filings will result in overall lower rates for customers beginning this summer if approved by the Georgia PSC.

  • Georgia Historical Society Premieres New Georgia Day Video Exploring the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding

    February 13, 2026

    In recognition of the 293rd anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733, the Georgia Historical Society premieres a new Georgia Day video today, marking Georgia Day 2026.

  • Georgia Leaders Selected for 2026 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

    February 12, 2026

    GeorgiaForward has selected 50 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2026 Young Gamechangers program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administered by the Georgia Municipal Association.

  • Kevin Price to Join Georgia Ports Reporting to CEO Griff Lynch

    February 11, 2026

    Georgia Ports Authority has appointed Kevin Price as President reporting to CEO Griff Lynch effective July 1st, with a longer-term transition plan to assume the role of President and CEO in mid-2027.

  • Georgia Chamber Hosts 37th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany

    February 10, 2026

    Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 37th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, a premier statewide recruitment initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia. The event took place on February 4th–6th in Southwest Georgia but the event’s impact and vision extended far beyond Southwest Georgia, with a continued focus on attracting investment, creating jobs, and building partnerships that benefit communities across the entire state.

  • TCSG State Board Elects Buzz Law as Chair & Carvel Lewis as Vice Chair

    February 09, 2026

    The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia today announced the election of new board leadership for 2026, naming longtime board member Buzz Law as Chair and Carvel Lewis as Vice Chair.

  • AT&T Expands Fiber Network to More Than Two Million Customer Locations in Georgia

    February 06, 2026

    AT&T Fiber is now available to more than two million residential and business locations in Georgia. The expanded network gives more customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs. AT&T made the announcement at an event in Albany alongside local and state leaders.

  • Survey: Companies Take a More Cautious Approach to Corporate Philanthropy as Political & Economic Pressures Mount

    February 06, 2026

    Amid heightened scrutiny, companies are retreating from issues perceived as politically sensitive in their corporate philanthropy efforts. In 2026, nearly one-third of surveyed philanthropy leaders plan to scale back racial equality initiatives, with reductions also planned for environmental justice and gender equality, according to a new survey by The Conference Board. This continues the trend observed in 2025.

  • Georgia Election Review Panel Recommends Gradual Shift To Hand-Marked Ballots

    February 05, 2026

    After six lengthy hearings around the state last year, a special legislative committee studying the elections process has recommended incremental changes to Georgia’s voting system.

  • Governor Kemp Announces Third Round of Rural Site Development Grants

    February 02, 2026

    Governor Brian Kemp announced the third round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority. With $4.3 million included in this latest allotment, the total investment committed to rural site development projects since the program’s launch in FY 2025 is now up to $21 million.

  • Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Continues with Family-Friendly Events

    February 02, 2026

    The Georgia Historical Society's Georgia History Festival continues in February with a weekend of educational events for students and families in recognition of the founding of Georgia on February 12th, 1733. Taking place on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, the festivities begin with the Colonial Faire & Muster at Wormsloe State Historic Site. The weekend wraps up on February 8 with the statewide tradition of Super Museum Sunday.