Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight
Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the fourth consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row.
Georgia Tech’s Avant South Brings ‘AI in Action’ to Atlanta
Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, learn, build companies, manufacture products, move goods, deliver healthcare, and create art. This October, the Georgia Tech community will have a front-row seat to conversations about where that transformation is heading and how to be part of it.
Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor’s Workforce Summit
Governor Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, held the fourth annual Governor’s Workforce Summit last week, celebrating excellence across Georgia’s education and workforce development system.
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Historic Lakewood Heights School Site Moves Forward as Mixed-Use Community Development
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CP Group Announces Newest Hopkins & Company Restaurant Concept Coming to Buckhead Center
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Ottobock and Atlanta Falcons Announce First-Ever Official Adaptive Mobility Partnership
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Atlanta Pride Announces Congressman Dr. Everton Blair Jr. as a 2026 Honorary Grand Marshal
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Mark Lindenbaum Joins Cushman & Wakefield as Executive Director to Lead Atlanta Land Advisory
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Corgi Insurance Hires Trucking Veteran and Ex-Nirvana Senior Director Stephen Segroves
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Foundation Partners Realty Builds Brokerage for Agents Ready to Grow
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Kennesaw State Expands On-Campus Residential Housing with the Opening of The Summit II
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Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Announces Green Youth Advisory Council Class of 2026-2027
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Business, Forestry and Agriculture Leaders Unite to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuels
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James Magazine Online: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act; Ossoff, Warnock in Disagreement
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Nationwide Survey: Businesses Are Using AI Faster Than They Are Managing Its Risks
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S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Reports Annual Gain in July 2026
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The Renter's Advantage: $12,792 A Year in Savings and $322 More if Invested
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Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees
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From Foster Care to a Future in Aviation: Marcus' Story
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Venture Atlanta Announces 2026 Lineup of Southeast's Most Promising Technology Companies
Venture Atlanta, the Southeast's premier technology innovation conference, today announced its lineup of presenting ...
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Piedmont's Expanded Graduate Medical Education Program Earns Accreditation
Piedmont has received accreditation for three new Graduate Medical Education programs, marking a major ...
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Vision in Motion: The Gwinnett Chamber Strategic Leadership Visit to Tampa Bay, Florida
At the Gwinnett Chamber, championing business means looking ahead. It means connecting leaders, challenging ...
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In Georgia’s Race for Governor, Focus Shifts to Farms
Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s ...
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Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving customers in all but four Georgia ...
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Council for Quality Growth to Honor Egbert Perry with 2026 Four Pillar Tribute
Next Thursday, October 1st, the Council for Quality Growth will honor Egbert Perry with ...
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Scott Hall with Coastal States Bank, The Advantage of Local Perspective in Business Banking
Scott Hall with Coastal States Bank talks about the significance of having a local perspective from your banking partner for the success of your businesses.
Georgia Farm Bureau's Election Guide: Get to Know Your Candidates
Learn how Georgia Farm Bureau's nonpartisan Election Guide can help you prepare for Election Day. Find candidate information, district maps, and other helpful election resources at IFarmIVoteGA.com.
City of Swainsboro Fire Chief Alima Mims on Working with GMA
City of Swainsboro Fire Chief Alima Mims talks about working with GMA and how they have helped him to become a better leader.
GFB: Who’s Behind Your Claim: A.I. or a Real Person
When it comes to insurance claims, technology can help make the process faster, but it’s the people behind the process who make sure it’s done right. In this video, Constance Gore, Senior Claims Manager at Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance, explains how experienced claims professionals use technology to help members navigate the claims process, without sacrificing the human connection. Because when life doesn’t go as planned, insurance shouldn’t just be about processing a claim, it’s about helping neighbors get back on their feet.
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