October 2025 Features
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Initiative Aims to Help Georgians Harness Artificial Intelligence for Productivity
October 03, 2025
Alex Willson knows how to grow a pecan and turn it into a cake, but he is not so great at analyzing shipping logistics. The president and CEO of Sunnyland Farms in Albany is running an agricultural business that dates to 1948 — not the kind of operation one associates with cutting edge technology. Yet Willson said he was able to harness artificial intelligence to boost his bottom line about 8%, even 10%.
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Locate South Georgia, Downtown Development Authority of Madison, and Gina Webb of OneGeorgia Authority Named 2025 Rural Champions
October 03, 2025
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce named Locate South Georgia, the Downtown Development Authority of Madison, and OneGeorgia Authority Director, Gina Webb as the 2025 Rural Champions. The three 2025 Rural Champions were selected by a statewide panel that reviewed numerous nominations from across Georgia.
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Inaugural AgeTech Connect Summit in ATL
October 03, 2025
The number of adults over age 60 is projected to reach 1.4 billion worldwide by 2030, signaling one of the most profound demographic shifts in history. The inaugural AgeTech Connect Summit will convene leaders from across industries to examine these key changes — and highlight the role of AgeTech in shaping the future.
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Aflac & Peach Bowl, Inc. Surpass $1.2 Million Raised Through “Kickoff for a Cause”
October 02, 2025
Aflac and Peach Bowl, Inc. announced they have raised and donated $457,759 through the 2025 Aflac Kickoff Games as part of their “Kickoff for a Cause” initiative. This year’s efforts bring the three-year total to $1,224,075, reflecting both organizations’ ongoing commitment to helping children and families facing cancer and blood disorders through every stage of treatment.
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Rep. Mark Newton: Why Supporting Foster Youth is an Economic Imperative for Georgia
October 02, 2025
State Representative Mark Newton of Augusta has long been an advocate for Georgia’s most vulnerable youth—and as the sponsor of the Fostering Success Act, he’s helping transform how the state supports young adults aging out of foster care.
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Savannah Hosts 2025 Youth Symposium, Gathering Leaders from Across Georgia
October 02, 2025
The City of Savannah, in partnership with GeorgiaForward and Georgia Municipal Association, proudly hosted the 2025 Youth Symposium Sept. 19–21, welcoming Youth Council leaders and advisors from across Georgia for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
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Mayor Andre Dickens Unveils $5 Billion Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan
October 01, 2025
Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled an ambitious plan for direct, purposeful investments in communities in south and west Atlanta that have been left behind due to decades of neglect.
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Federal Government Approves Half Billion Dollars in Hurricane Helene Aid for Georgia
October 01, 2025
Farmers and other agricultural producers in Georgia will get financial aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, the massive storm that wiped out crops and timberland more than a year ago.
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Eight Georgia Communities Awarded Federal Historic Preservation Grants
October 01, 2025
The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office announced that six Georgia municipalities and two counties will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $120,000 to support historic preservation activities in their communities.