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 region, according to the latest study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
Develop Fulton Approves First-Mover AI-Ready Pilot to Strengthen Fulton County’s Workforce and Economy
Develop Fulton has approved a $97,500 investment to launch AI Ready Georgia, a “first-mover” pilot designed to strengthen artificial intelligence literacy, workforce preparedness and economic competitiveness across Fulton County.
Recent Data Finds: Generosity Dramatically Impacts Employee Performance
Employees don’t just say generosity matters. They work harder for generous companies. Last week, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a look at how generosity shapes the modern workplace. The data confirms that investment in business generosity has measurable returns.
Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Rural Prosperity & Announces Rural Award Recipients
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Rural Prosperity on Wednesday, bringing together business and community leaders, economic developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges facing rural Georgia.
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Kenco Innovation Lab Showcases GreyOrange’s AI-Powered Warehouse Orchestration
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MARTA Accidentally Paid an Atlanta Janitor $620,000 — Now it's Suing to Claw Back the Funds
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20 Years at the Top: Spelman College Continues Historic Reign as Nation’s No. 1 HBCU
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Atlanta Transportation Plan: City Hosts Open Houses for 2040 Transit Vision
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Tom Fanning Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
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Fall Fun is Here: Georgia’s New Map Highlights Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and More
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Dining Out Looks Different as U.S. Consumers Get Creative with Stretching Dollars
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59% of Corporate Gift Recipients Would Rather Get Nothing Than Something That Feels Generic
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