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• Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Wins Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  August 22, 2025

  Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia. The announcement was made during the Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Congressional Luncheon.

• Beyond Philanthropy: Generosity Redefined by Today's Workforce

  August 22, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report, released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, confirms that the definition of business generosity has fundamentally changed, and executives appear to be doubling down on strategies based on an outdated definition.

• Bert Brantley: Building Georgia’s Workforce Through the Fostering Success Act

  August 21, 2025

  Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging Georgia’s business leaders to take advantage of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit as a powerful, no-cost way to invest in the state’s future workforce.

• FlatironDragados to Open U.S. Headquarters at Perimeter Summit in Brookhaven

  August 20, 2025

  JLL and Spear Street Capital announced FlatironDragados, the second-largest civil engineering and construction company in the U.S., has selected Perimeter Summit in Brookhaven as the location for its new U.S. corporate headquarters.

• Georgia Film Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility at Assembly Studios

  August 20, 2025

  The Georgia Film Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art instructional facility at Assembly Studios yesterday. The grand opening marked a significant milestone in Georgia’s film industry, showcasing the state’s commitment to workforce development and innovation.

• Field Finalized For 2025 TOUR Championship, FedExCup Playoffs Set For Dramatic Conclusion

  August 19, 2025

  The field is set for the 2025 TOUR Championship with the top 30 players in the FedExCup qualifying for the season finale at East Lake Golf Club. Reigning FedExCup Champion Scottie Scheffler earned his 18th win of his PGA TOUR career and his fifth victory of the 2025 season at the BMW Championship, maintaining his place as the FedExCup leader for the fourth consecutive season as he seeks to become the first back-to-back FedExCup Champion.

• USG Graduates Stand to Earn $1.4 Million Thanks to their Degrees

  August 19, 2025

  The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.

• ARC’s 2025 LINK Trip Seeks Insights from the D.C. Metro Area

  August 18, 2025

  More than 130 government, business, and civic leaders from metro Atlanta will visit the DMV region August 20th-23rd for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2025 LINK trip.

• U.S. Postal Service Reveals New Forever Stamp Design Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter

  August 18, 2025

  The U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died last December, at the age of 100. The Postal Service plans to release the stamp for purchase on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, on what would have been former President Carter's 101st birthday.

• Georgia Business Leaders Invest in Generosity at Record Levels but Miss the Mark on What Drives Real Returns

  August 15, 2025

  Overall, the 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals that both executives and their employees agree that business generosity drives business success.

• Georgia-based Lockheed Martin C-130 Production Helps Peach State Take Off

  August 14, 2025

  In an era where interests and trends shift, one business and product in Georgia defies the odds. Lockheed Martin’s C-130 production line in Marietta, home to the iconic C-130J Super Hercules, is the longest running military aircraft production line in the world. A model of manufacturing endurance and consistency.

• Gwinnett Chamber Honors Women in Business at Annual MOXIE Awards

  August 14, 2025

  The Gwinnett Chamber recently hosted its annual MOXIE Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System, at the Gas South District. The event drew more than 500 business leaders, community members, and professionals to recognize women in business who are making significant contributions to their organizations and the Gwinnett community.

• University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Increases to $23.1 Billion

  August 13, 2025

  The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.

• Ready, Set, Smile Georgia Cities: City Hall Selfie Day is Today!

  August 12, 2025

  City Hall Selfie Day turns 10 this year! Today - Tuesday, August 12th, cities across Georgia and the nation will once again join in a fun, light-hearted tradition that puts public service—and the people behind it—front and center.

• Morris, Manning & Martin to Merge With Midwest Law Firm Taft

  August 11, 2025

  Taft Stettinius & Hollister, one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation, and Morris, Manning & Martin, a highly regarded firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., today announced their plan to combine effective Dec. 31st. The Morris Manning combination is Taft’s latest move in becoming one of the leading middle-market firms in the United States and reflects Morris Manning’s evolution in partnering with a national Am Law 100 firm.

• 8/11 Reminds Georgia Residents to Contact 811 Before Digging to Protect Yourself and Your Community

  August 11, 2025

  Georgia 811 is using the 8-1-1 calendar date as a timely reminder to residents: Always contact 811 before starting any digging project to have underground utilities marked.

• Georgia Milestones: Students Improve in Math and Other Subjects but Struggle in English

  August 11, 2025

  Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area.

• Valerie Montgomery Rice Named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

  August 08, 2025

  Georgia Power announced that it has elected Morehouse Medicine CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, to the company's board of directors. A renowned infertility specialist and researcher, she was the first woman named to lead the freestanding medical institution, which is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians and recognized as the top institution among U.S. medical schools for social missions.

• Georgia Chamber Publishes Seventh Report on the Impact of Tariffs on Georgia’s Economy

  August 08, 2025

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the publication of its seventh tariff report, Strategic Trade Shifts & Georgia’s Outlook. The report was released following the Trump Administration’s August 1st deadline for countries to reach trade deals with the United States.

• Southeast Investor Conference Debuts with Strong Turnout and Promising Investments

  August 07, 2025

  The first-ever Southeast Investor Conference brought together more than 85 investors from across the region. The landmark event at Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) was held July 29-30 and spotlighted a diverse lineup of early-stage and growth-stage companies, fostering new connections and real-time investment opportunities.

• Georgia Means Business: National Recognition, Global Opportunity

  August 07, 2025

  Highlighted by Fortune for its unmatched business climate, Georgia continues to lead the way in attracting investment, building infrastructure, and supporting innovation across every sector. Decades of strategic planning and collaboration have made the agriculture-rich Peach State a magnet for industries of the future looking to grow and a place where communities thrive alongside them.

• goBeyondProfit Report Reveals Growing Workplace Skepticism: A Guide to Building Loyalty That Withstands Turbulent Times

  August 06, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals a critical misalignment that directly impacts productivity and consistently influences employee decisions to stay or leave. While employees may not be leaving now, our report reveals key employees are quietly looking for companies that offer what they value.

• Federal Loan to Help Finance Georgia 400 Toll Lanes

  August 06, 2025

  A plan to add toll lanes along Georgia 400 in Fulton and Forsyth counties is getting a big boost from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Transportation Tuesday announced a loan of up to $3.89 billion to help build the project.

• Council for Quality Growth Announces Full Speaker Line-up for The INTERSECTION Conference

  August 06, 2025

  On August 15th, the Council for Quality Growth, will host its 5th annual The INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs. Each year, The INTERSECTION convenes public policy and private investment leaders to discuss the most pressing issues facing our Atlanta region.

• Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Semifinalist Announced

  August 06, 2025

  Four products, Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, da Vinci Surgical System, Midnight EVTOL, and Gulfstream Jets advanced to the semifinals of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia.

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