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Chairwoman Hendrickson Delivers Gwinnett’s State of the County Address
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson delivered the 2026 Gwinnett State of the County Address presented by Amazon, Atlas, and Axis. The event gathered more than 1,100 business and community leaders to reflect on the County’s progress and outline priorities for the year ahead.
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 fierce competition before primaries in two months and general elections in November.
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 & Visitors Bureaus presented a ceremonial $5.1 billion check to Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, underscoring the powerful economic impact of Georgia’s tourism industry. GACVB President & CEO Amanda Dyson-Thornton joined state tourism leaders to highlight how tourism continues to drive jobs, support communities, and fuel economic growth across Georgia.
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Atlanta United Ranks among MLS’s More Affordable Matchdays for Families in 2026
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SelectCobb Introduces New Employer Excellence Certification to Recognize Top Workplaces
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Atlanta Public Schools Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
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Clark Atlanta University Secures $5+ Million in Federal Funding
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Atlanta Beltline's Business Facade pARTnership Grant Program Transforms Five More Local Businesses
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Aprio Announces Launch of Aprio Global; Names Tony Szczepaniak Global Services Leader
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SpendHQ Named to The Hackett Group's "Hall of Fame" List for 2025-2026
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Vine City Mixed-Use Redevelopment Near Morris Brown College Announced
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QumulusAI Announces Leadership and Board Updates to Support Next Phase of Growth
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SK Battery America Lays Off Nearly 1,000 Workers at Commerce Plant
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Georgia House Republicans Send Pared Back Property Tax Cut to Senate
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Matt Bush of SESOLINC Group: Georgia Manufacturers Need Stability — Not More Trade Whiplash
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The CW Network To Broadcast Six Banana Ball Games During the 2026 Season
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Students Who Skip School Could Face New Punishments, Including Loss of Driver’s License
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Bill Would Require Candidates to Raise at Least Half Their Money Within Georgia
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Modest Job Growth, Signs of Future Hiring Intent Highlight Latest Tech Employment Data
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Inventory Recovery is Plateauing: Realtor.com® February Monthly Housing Report
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