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• Leadership Georgia Announces 2025 Awards Recipients

  July 31, 2025

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize and honor Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership, commitment, and stewardship, all of which benefit Georgia and its communities.

• Port of Savannah Sees Second Busiest Year on Record

  July 30, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in fiscal year, an increase of 8.6 percent or 450,000 TEUs compared to the previous fiscal year. FY2025 was the Port of Savannah’s second busiest year on record, and the rate of growth shows continuing strength in Georgia’s logistics trajectory.

• Union Pacific Acquires Georgia-Based Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad

  July 30, 2025

  Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation announced an agreement to create America’s first transcontinental railroad, connecting over 50,000 route miles across 43 states from the East Coast to the West Coast. This combination will transform the U.S. supply chain and create new sources of economic growth and workforce opportunity that preserves union jobs.

• From Vision to Action: 2025 Young Gamechangers Embark on Athens-Clarke County

  July 28, 2025

  GeorgiaForward kicked off its 2025 session of its Young Gamechangers program in Athens-Clarke County, welcoming 48 bright and driven young professionals from across the state. The cohort begins an eight-month journey aimed at tackling some of Athens-Clarke County’s most pressing challenges through fresh perspectives, collaboration, and civic innovation.

• GACCE Awards Grants for Innovative Programs

  July 28, 2025

  The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives awarded their 2025 Innovative Program Grants at the Executive Leadership Conference held in Jekyll Island.

• Survey: Some SMBs See AI as a Tool, Not a Threat to Jobs

  July 28, 2025

  New research from Bluevine–the largest small business banking platform in the U.S*.–shows that small business owners see AI's potential to shake up how they manage their finances–but unlike corporations making headlines for AI-driven layoffs, most SMBs say they're not planning to cut jobs because of it.

• Georgia Welcomes the World: Cities Gear Up for FIFA World Cup

  July 25, 2025

  The world’s largest sporting event is coming to Georgia, creating unprecedented opportunities for communities statewide to showcase southern hospitality on a global stage.

• Clean Energy Tour Powers Through Georgia with New Tech and Fleet Solutions

  July 25, 2025

  The 15th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow hosted by PSC Commissioner Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners kicks off August 12th with three consecutive tour-stops in Savannah, Macon, and Lawrenceville.

• Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Commits Financial Support for Major Gas South Arena Renovation

  July 24, 2025

  The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution committing to partner with the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau to finance the renovation and expansion of the Gas South Arena with enhanced security, updated technology, more concession options and more parking.

• New Research from Generation Underscores The Importance of Remote Work for US Rural Communities

  July 24, 2025

  New data from Generation, the global economic mobility nonprofit, reveals how midcareer workers are navigating economic uncertainty and employment challenges in rural America. The report, Rural America Is Ready for Remote Work, is based on a study commissioned by Generation and conducted by YouGov across rural counties in the 17 states that make up the Appalachian and Delta regions of the United States.

• American Cancer Society Names Shane Jacobson as CEO

  July 23, 2025

  The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network announced Shane Jacobson as their chief executive officer, effective August 12th.

• ARC Workshop Brings Together Land Use and Transportation Planners

  July 23, 2025

  To paraphrase a famous cop and lawyer show: In the local government planning system, there are two separate but equally important groups – those who specialize in land use, and those who focus on transportation.

• Technical College System of Georgia Launches Podcast: Talent Pipeline Georgia

  July 23, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces the launch of Talent Pipeline Georgia, a new monthly podcast spotlighting the people, programs, and partnerships fueling Georgia’s position as the #1 state for business.

• Bringing Art Home: How One Rural Town Transformed Access to the Arts with Georgia Council for the Arts’ Traveling Exhibit

  July 23, 2025

  For the Euharlee Welcome Center and History Museum, the opportunity to host a traveling art exhibit in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts was one they seized with enthusiasm – and their hard work paid off.

• Delta Air Lines and TOUR Championship Team Up to Deliver a First-Class Fan Experience at the 2025 Tournament

  July 22, 2025

  The TOUR Championship today announced the addition of the new Delta SkyMiles Deck, a fan venue on the No. 18 tee box, exclusive to Delta SkyMiles Members.

• Meet Eryka: A Story of Strength, Art, and Hope

  July 22, 2025

  Eryka, a senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), has always dreamed of becoming an artist. But at 15, she was homeless, and soon after, placed in Georgia’s foster care system—separated from her younger brother with special needs.

• 95.5 WSB Care-a-Thon to Broadcast its 25th Annual Event at Arthur M. Blank Hospital; Radio-a-Thon benefits Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

  July 21, 2025

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is proud to host the 25th annual 95.5 WSB Care-a-Thon at Arthur M. Blank Hospital July 24-25. The Care-a-Thon helps fund family support services, research and the Fellowship Program within the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

• More Changes May Be Coming For Georgia’s Voting System

  July 21, 2025

  Georgia will benefit from a portion of another $27.5 million agreed to by the owner of a defunct medial lab accused of Medicaid fraud, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.

• Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta

  July 18, 2025

  Rivian, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens today announced the American electric vehicle company will establish a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta, as part of its landmark investment in the state.

• MARTA General Manager & CEO Collie Greenwood Announces Retirement

  July 18, 2025

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors and General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood today jointly announced Mr. Greenwood’s early retirement. Chief Customer Experience Officer Rhonda Allen was named acting GM/CEO.

• Georgia Makes History as Jobs Top 5 Million

  July 18, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s June unemployment rate was 3.5%, unchanged from May. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Announces New 2025 Board Members

  July 17, 2025

  The Atlanta Community Food Bank, the Southeast's nonprofit leader in the fight against hunger, recently announced the 2025 Board appointments. A slate of new members joined the Board of Directors and Advisory Board for the organization that serves 29 counties across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

• Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Keeps Climbing

  July 17, 2025

  In Georgia, the future of aerospace is already taking off. From cutting-edge startups to global defense contractors, the state’s aviation and aerospace ecosystem is growing faster and flying higher than ever before. A recent Site Selection feature, “An Open Door to the Skies,” highlights how Georgia’s unmatched combination of talent, infrastructure, and industry partnerships is driving growth and innovation at every altitude.

• Georgia's AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed by Rating Agencies

  July 16, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia has again had the highest ratings of AAA reaffirmed with a stable outlook by each of the three main credit rating agencies: FitchRatings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings. This follows last week's release of Moody's reaffirmation of this coveted level of financial trustworthiness.

• Grenada Tourism Authority Brings the Spice Isle to Atlanta in Celebration of New Daily Nonstop Service with Delta Airlines

  July 16, 2025

  In anticipation of Delta Air Lines’ upcoming daily nonstop service from Atlanta to Grenada, the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) hosted a three-part event series in Atlanta designed to spotlight the destination’s culture, luxury offerings, and warm hospitality.

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