ARC's 2026 State of the Region Explores "Opportunity Rising"
About 1,500 metro Atlanta leaders attended the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2026 State of the Region event today to take stock of metro Atlanta and explore regional challenges through the theme of “Opportunity Rising.”
November 9th Marquee Monday Welcomes Georgia Power President & CEO Kim Greene
The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event series, presented by Superior Plumbing, continues on Nov. 9 with Kim Greene, Chairman, President and CEO of Georgia Power, for a timely conversation on the initiatives shaping Georgia’s energy future.
TCSG Foundation Donates $1.24 Million to Georgia’s 22 Technical College Foundations
The Technical College System of Georgia Foundation has donated a total of $1.24 million to the foundations supporting all 22 of Georgia’s technical colleges. The check presentation took place during the 2026 TCSG Leadership Conference in Savannah, bringing together college leaders, trustees, and foundation representatives from across the state.
U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $7.4M to Support Georgia Timber Manufacturing Industry
Initiated and overseen by Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI²), ReGEN Ag is a collaboration of Tech’s Renewable Bioproducts Institute and Supply Chain and Logistics Institute. Together, the groups will help South Georgia's timber and agriculture producers recover from 2024’s Hurricane Helene and strengthen the region’s resilience to future disasters.
Survey: Manufacturers Eye 2027 Growth as Profit Pressures Persist
Manufacturers are heading into 2027 with their strongest optimism in years, but confidence in turning stronger demand into profitable growth remains measured, according to Wipfli's latest Manufacturing Pulse Survey.
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Tucker Summit CID Names Matthew Lee as Sole Finalist for Executive Director
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Hawks Announce Star-Studded Georgia Entertainment Lineup Across First 3 November Home Matchups
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Fanatics to Open Flagship Atlanta Sports Retail Experience at Centennial Yards
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Simplicity Group Strengthens Atlanta Presence with the Acquisition of Pinnacle Atlanta
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Metro Atlanta City Holding ‘Fresh Start’ Amnesty Program All Through November
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Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss Unveils New Logo in Celebration of 40th Anniversary
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Atlanta Braves Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Georgia Democrats Flip Every Statewide Office, but Appear to Fall Short in the Senate
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New Study Finds Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Could Deliver Up to $5.8B a Year in Impact
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Lowe’s names Georgia Ports Supply Chain Impact Partner of the Year
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Georgia DOT Seeks Public Input on FY 2027 Recreational Trails Program Grant Awards
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Three Georgia Students Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars
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From Payday to Showtime, OpenTable Reveals Americans Are Finding New Reasons to Dine Out in 2027
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Toy Safety Awareness Month Kick Off with Holiday Guidance: Buy Smart, Play Safe
Recent Features
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Keisha Bottoms Claims Place in History as First Black Woman Elected Governor
Georgia voters made history Tuesday, electing for the first time in 238 years of ...
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Jon Ossoff Claims Victory in U.S. Senate Race
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff powered to a second term Tuesday night, defending his ...
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8 Startups Graduate from Georgia Tech’s ATDC in 2026
Eight technology startups graduated from Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center this year, marking ...
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Race for Georgia Governor Draws More Than $150M in Final Three Months
The price of everything has been rising, including the cost of becoming governor in ...
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Greater North Fulton Chamber President & CEO Kali Boatright Announces Retirement
The Greater North Fulton Chamber announced today that Kali Boatright will retire from her ...
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Georgia’s Own Credit Union Names Eric Broome as Next President and CEO
Georgia’s Own Credit Union has announced the appointment of Eric S. Broome as its ...
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Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack, announced several executive leadership changes designed ...
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Small business may have small in its name, but there is nothing small about ...
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Chicken Salad Chick is continuing its impressive pace of growth, surpassing 350 restaurants across ...
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Mike Shrubb of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Building a New Network in Atlanta
Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Partner Mike Shrubb discusses the challenges he faced due to COVID-19 and his approach to building a new network in the region.
Why Your Vote Matters: Key Issues Facing Georgia Agriculture
A strong rural voice starts with participation. Discover the resources available to help you and your community stay informed on the critical issues affecting the long-term sustainability of family farms.
Protecting Our Access to Food and Fiber By Preserving Georgia’s Ag Industry
Whitney Sangster shares how the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is preparing the next generation to lead, innovate and strengthen Georgia’s agriculture industry through hands-on education, scholarships, apprenticeships and support for farmers. Investing in the future of agriculture today is essential to preserving the industry, supporting Georgia communities and ensuring a strong agricultural future for generations to come.
City Manager of the City of South Fulton Sharon D. Subadan on Supporting T-SPLOST
City Manager of the City of South Fulton Sharon D. Subadan provides an overview of T-SPLOST in South Fulton and its implications for the daily lives of its residents.
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