Georgia Tech and Emory Invest More Than $1B in AI to Drive State’s Jobs, Economic Growth
Together, Georgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI), building one of the nation’s most robust AI ecosystems in the city of Atlanta.
Georgia Employees Are Turning Down Higher Pay to Work for Generous Companies
Employees are not just saying generosity matters to them. They are making financial decisions because of it. goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO recently released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a study of how generosity shapes the modern workplace. This week's findings detail the career and financial decisions employees are making in pursuit of a generous workplace.
News
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GreyOrange Accelerates Physical AI Strategy with Acquisition of Site Bionics
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CREW Atlanta Inducts Greer Gallagher and Heather Rich into Hall of Fame
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La Costeña Named First-Ever Mexican Food and "Official Jalapeño Partner" of Atlanta United
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CodeMettle Welcomes New Vice President to Lead USSF, USN, USMC, and Defense Agency Programs
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Melissa Green Promoted to Regional Vice President, Operations at Davidson Hospitality Group
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Wencor Selects Trevelino/Keller to Support Integrated Marketing and Creative Strategy
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Music Milton Opens Season Two with “Mozart in Milton” on October 10th
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ASW Distillery Named Official Craft Spirits Partner of the UGA Athletic Association
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Shimizu North America Celebrates TIESNA Automotive Electronics Factory Grand Opening
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Georgia National Fair’s Impact Extends Beyond Perry Fairgrounds
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Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Isaias
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Deloitte Survey: Private Markets Push Valuation Practices Forward
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Survey Finds Financial Strain Eases from Recent Years, but Emergency Savings Gap Remains
Recent Features
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Duracell Officially Opens New Atlanta-based Global R&D Headquarters in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Duracell Company, a Berkshire Hathaway company, celebrated the opening of its Global Headquarters ...
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University System of Georgia Confers Record 86,660 Degrees in FY2026
The University System of Georgia set a new record in fiscal year 2026 by ...
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City of Hope Atlanta Names Melissa Childress President
City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment ...
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Atlanta Community Food Bank Names Jon West Interim CEO
The Atlanta Community Food Bank today announced that Jon West, the organization’s vice president ...
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The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Seeks Nominations for 2027 Preservation Awards
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2027 Preservation Awards, ...
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Gateway85 to Honor Rosalynn Carter with 1,946-Flower Garden Along Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Gateway85 Community Improvement District honored former First Lady Rosalynn Carter with a new garden ...
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Georgia Ports Supports Nearly 278,000 Jobs in Atlanta Region
Georgia’s ports support nearly 278,000 full- and part-time jobs at businesses in the Atlanta ...
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Develop Fulton has approved a $97,500 investment to launch AI Ready Georgia, a “first-mover” ...
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Recent Data Finds: Generosity Dramatically Impacts Employee Performance
Employees don’t just say generosity matters. They work harder for generous companies. Last week, ...
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Krystal Crawford with Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, State of the Georgia Girl Report
CEO of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Krystal Crawford discusses the State of the Georgia Girl Report and how this data will impact girls across the state.
Chip Blalock on the Upcoming 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo
Executive Director of the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Chip Blalock provides details on the upcoming Sunbelt Ag Expo, scheduled for October 20-22, 2026 and how to get your tickets.
Make a Plan to Vote: Early Voting in Georgia Begins October 13th
Early voting offers a convenient way to participate in the election process. Amelia Holland from Georgia Farm Bureau's Public Policy Department shares important voting dates and encourages viewers to make a plan to vote using the resources available at IFarmIVoteGA.com.
Brandon Hartley with AT&T Georgia, Copper Theft and It's Impact on AT&T's Network
Director of External Affairs at AT&T Georgia Brandon Hartley discusses how AT&T is working to fight against copper theft happening across Georgia.
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