Georgia’s Economy, Like the Nation’s, Will Hold Steady in 2026
Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026. That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level next year.
Rowen Selects Holder Construction as Contractor for the Rowen Convergence Center
The Rowen Foundation announced today that Holder Construction has been selected as the construction manager at risk for the Rowen Convergence Center, a landmark 10,000 square foot facility that will serve as the front door to Rowen and an innovation hub for interdisciplinary collaboration across the region’s leading institutions and companies in agriculture, environment and medicine.
Four Georgia Engineering Institutions Join Mercer University as Academic Members of Statewide Aerospace & Defense Alliance
The Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance announced yesterday the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University have joined Mercer University as academic members of the statewide Alliance, marking a major expansion of Georgia’s unified approach to aerospace and defense workforce development.
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Tech Alpharetta Appoints Four New Members to Strategic Board
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Eight Piedmont Oncology Centers Achieve Prestigious Radiation Oncology Accreditation
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Kroger Atlanta Division Opens $34.5 Million Marketplace in Bethlehem, Georgia
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YMCA of Metro Atlanta Celebrates Leadership and Legacy at Annual Reception
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Computerworld Names Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta One of the Best Places to Work in IT
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Southern Company Foundation Awards $3M for HBCU Endowed Professorships
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House Committee Examines House Bill 812, A Two Part Bill with Big Implications
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SPEAR Act Caselog Shows Holiday Scams Remain Prevalent, Raffensperger Warns
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Bloomberg Law 2026 Report Forecasts Key Legal Industry Trends
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Good news for Georgia families and businesses: Georgia Power has reached an agreement with ...
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Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities
The Georgia Cities Foundation has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia ...
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Cleve Fann: Georgia’s Growth Drives Jobs & Investment Powered By Reliable & Affordable Energy
Through the third quarter of 2025, economic development activities have resulted in $3.4 billion ...
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia
AT&T Georgia and its President, Riley Blount, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award ...
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South Arts Announces Doug Shipman as Next President & CEO
Today, South Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Shipman as the ...
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Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board
Georgia’s High Demand Career List for 2026 – a strategic blueprint for workforce development ...
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AG Chris Carr Warns of Holiday Scams
Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is encouraging Georgians to shop safely this ...
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Shop Local with Georgia’s Small Business Exporters
This holiday season, celebrate the spirit with Georgia’s small business community by choosing gifts ...
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Georgia Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Convention
Georgia Farm Bureau members will gather on Jekyll Island Dec. 7-9 for the organization’s ...
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