From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections
New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.
Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy
Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.
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SR 400 Express Lanes Project Named Proximo North American Transport Deal of the Year 2025
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Walmart Launches Free Atlanta Trade Hub, Boosts Tech Pay 40%
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New Georgia Tech-Adjacent Student Apartments Ready to Open Pre-Leasing Applications
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Mativ Announces Appointment of Seasoned Finance Executive to its Board of Directors
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Trilith Studios Offers Behind-The-Scenes Tour That Includes Nate Bargatze Set
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Gateway to Growth Business Series Offers Free Workshops to Help Gwinnett Small Businesses
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Kim Nelson Named a 2026 Housingwire Women of Influence Honoree
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GoFlex Atlanta Expands Flexible Moving and Storage Services Across Metro Atlanta
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Perimeter College Language Classes Incorporate World Cup Lessons
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Robots are Everywhere in Hyundai’s Georgia Plant, but They Can’t Do Everything
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Built on Relationships: How Member Services Supports Georgia's Cities Every Day
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EPA Announces $14 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Georgia
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Georgia Football Alcohol Sales: Seltzer Beats Beer in Record Year
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Sens. Ossoff, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals in Toys
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Raffensperger Announces Primary Runoff Risk Limiting Audit Confirms Accurate Vote Count
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Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award
GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s ...
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Leadership Cobb Announces Its 2027 Class
Leadership Cobb, the Cobb Chamber’s premier leadership development program, has selected 60 new participants ...
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Woodruff Arts Center Welcomes Eight New Board of Trustees at Spring Meeting
The Woodruff Arts Center—home to the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and High Museum ...
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After reviewing over 11,000 submissions and nominations, Nourish + Bloom was named winner of ...
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General Assembly Concludes Special Session With More Campaign Fodder, Few Results
The 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly may be remembered more for ...
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Competitive Edge Starts with Energy
Georgia’s economic success story did not happen by accident. Behind that success is something ...
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