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• Columbus State Donors Transform Vision Into Impact with Record $23.6M Fundraising Year

  Features, September 21, 2026

  Columbus State University reached extraordinary new heights in Fiscal Year 2026, receiving $23,634,627 in total gifts, commitments and planned giving from its philanthropic partners. This record-breaking total marks a 29% increase over FY25 and a remarkable 280% surge over FY24—along with noteworthy growth in the university’s endowment.

• Georgia Industrial Sites Earn Shovel-Ready Certification

  News, September 21, 2026

• 2026 Georgia Manufacturing Summit Brings Nearly 300 Industry Leaders Together for Education, Connections and Business

  Features, September 21, 2026

  Nearly 300 manufacturing leaders, suppliers and industry professionals came together September 15 for the 2026 Georgia Manufacturing Summit, hosted by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

• Lawmakers Mull Cybersecurity Concerns as They Prepare for Overhaul of Georgia’s Voting System

  News, September 21, 2026

• New FirstNet Cell Site Launches in Brantley County to More Reliably Connect First Responders

  News, September 21, 2026

• State Representative Chas Cannon Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities Award”

  News, September 21, 2026

• Warren Buffett Steps Down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway

  News, September 21, 2026

• The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US Edged Down in August

  News, September 21, 2026

• Employers May Be Asking the Wrong Questions About Their Health Plans, New Survey Finds

  News, September 21, 2026

• Colony Bank & First Reliance Announce Regulatory Approvals Received for Merger

  News, September 18, 2026

• Who are the Richest Billionaires in Georgia?

  News, September 18, 2026

• Georgia Hospitals Generate $145 Billion in Statewide Economic Impact

  Features, September 18, 2026

  The Georgia Hospital Association released its latest economic impact report, showing that Georgia hospitals generate $145 billion in economic activity across the state. The report, compiled using independent third-party modeling and based on 2024 data, reflects an $8 billion, or 5.8%, increase over the previous year.

• Path to Pro Programs will Deliver 15 Million Introductions to High-Demand Construction Careers

  News, September 18, 2026

• What Does a Rate Hike Mean for Georgia Consumers and Businesses?

  News, September 18, 2026

• More Than 500 Customers Back Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Combination as a Catalyst for American Growth

  News, September 18, 2026

• As AI Grows More Powerful, Can Humans Stay in Control?

  News, September 18, 2026

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment as Unemployment Falls to 3.2%

  Features, September 18, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,490,319) and employment (5,314,822) in August, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.2%.

• New Survey Reveals Financial Preparedness Gaps Among U.S. Workers & Employers

  News, September 18, 2026

• The New Power Players in College Decisions: Millennial Parents

  News, September 18, 2026

• Foreclosure Activity Remains Above Year-Ago Levels in August 2026

  News, September 18, 2026

• CVCC Awarded More Than $612,000 in Workforce Development Grants

  News, September 17, 2026

• Are Travelers Happy with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport?

  News, September 17, 2026

• Former Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning Named Sole Finalist for USG Chancellor

  Features, September 17, 2026

  Following a comprehensive national search, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted today to name TomFanning as the sole finalist for chancellor of the University System of Georgia.

• 83% of Executives Say Their Boards Acted on Forecasts Known to Be Outdated

  News, September 17, 2026

• Georgia Education Advancement Council Announces 2026 Award Recipients

  News, September 17, 2026

• Survey: 54% of Small- to Mid-Sized Businesses Report Double-Digit Health Plan Premium Increases for 2027

  News, September 17, 2026

• Is Volunteering Good for Your Health? New Research Finds a Strong Connection

  News, September 17, 2026

• EY Report: Consumer Products Companies Can Capture Growth

  News, September 17, 2026

• Most Gen Z Professionals See Job Hopping as A Path to Higher Pay

  News, September 17, 2026

• Columbus Installing 30 AEDs in Parks, Public Spaces

  News, September 16, 2026

• John B. Amos Cancer Center and Piedmont Oncology Welcome Two Breast Surgeons and a Hematologist/Medical Oncologist

  News, September 16, 2026

• Columbus State University Alumni Association Board Names New Directors, President

  Features, September 16, 2026

  The Columbus State University Alumni Association welcomes six directors to its volunteer board of directors, as well as Michelle McIntire ’94 as its new president.

• The Coca-Cola System: A 140-Year Legacy that Continues to Deliver for America

  Features, September 16, 2026

  For 140 years, as consumer tastes have evolved, The Coca-Cola Company has expanded from one iconic beverage into a portfolio of approximately 200 brands across sparkling soft drinks, waters and hydration, coffee and tea, juices, dairy and plant-based drinks for every taste, occasion and generation.

• Georgia Department of Education Celebrates Constitution Week, Recognizes 630 Schools

  News, September 16, 2026

• Georgia Ports: Savannah Exports Up 4% Percent in August

  News, September 16, 2026

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Named No. 1 Pediatric Hospital in Southeast by U.S. News & World Report

  News, September 16, 2026

• Georgia Chamber Announces New Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition Executive Director

  News, September 16, 2026

• The Georgia Trust Now Accepting Applications for Historic Preservation Matching Grants

  News, September 16, 2026

• Georgia Hospital Among Those Vying for Soliant Health’s 2026 Most Beautiful Hospitals Contest

  News, September 16, 2026

• EY Survey Finds that Autonomous AI Implementation Outpaces Oversight, Yielding an AI Governance Gap

  News, September 16, 2026

• 25% of Financial Institutions Report Suspected or Confirmed Deepfake Incidents, New Survey Finds

  News, September 16, 2026

• It's Now the Strongest Buyer's Market on Record, Driven by the Sun Belt

  News, September 16, 2026

• Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance Launches Statewide Campaign Highlighting Benefits of Responsible Data Center Development

  Features, September 15, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber’s Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance announced the launch of a six-figure statewide advertising campaign aimed at educating Georgians about the benefits that responsible data center development can bring to communities across the state.

• Georgia Truckers Feel Impact as Diesel Prices Climb Above $6 a Gallon

  News, September 15, 2026

• Georgia’s Voter Registration Deadline is Approaching. Here are Five Things You Need to Know.

  News, September 15, 2026

• UPS Names Bernard Jiang President of Asia Pacific

  News, September 15, 2026

• New Study Reveals Americans' Delivery Obsession; Convenience Spending Trends Across Generations

  News, September 15, 2026

• The New Home Construction Boom is Running Out of Steam

  News, September 15, 2026

• Organizations Are Betting on Cost Transformation to Fund Growth

  News, September 15, 2026

• Congressman Bishop Remembers the September 11th

  News, September 14, 2026

• Georgia County Moves Closer to Google Data Center Deal, Says it Could Lower Property Taxes

  News, September 14, 2026

• Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Georgia Farmers

  News, September 14, 2026

• The Ray & GDOT Expand Roadside Monarch Butterfly Habitats

  News, September 14, 2026

• New Bloomberg Tax Projections Give Tax Professionals an Early Start on 2027 Planning

  News, September 14, 2026

• Deloitte Forecasts Holiday Retail Sales to Reach $1.70 Trillion to $1.71 Trillion

  News, September 14, 2026

• Report: Most Organizations Are Preparing Workers for Today's AI, Not Tomorrow's Jobs

  News, September 14, 2026

• United Way Outline Affordable Housing Gaps to Colombus Council

  News, September 11, 2026

• Bizzour Decor Opens New Candle Studio and Local Pickup Location in Columbus

  News, September 11, 2026

• Columbus Technical College Joins Effort to Train and Develop 1 Million People for Skilled Trade Careers

  Features, September 11, 2026

  The Lowe’s Foundation today launched the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition, the largest cross-sector skilled trades coalition in U.S. history, to help train and develop one million people for skilled trades careers by 2035.

• Georgia Ranks Among Top 20 Happiest States in America

  News, September 11, 2026

• Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants

  Features, September 11, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencies.

• Jason Shepherd: I Read the Deal. Georgia Should Back the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Rail Merger

  Features, September 11, 2026

  As an attorney, I always read the fine print before signing off.  And as a political practitioner, I know how often promises pass through Washington without making it home to Georgia.  So, when Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern agreed to merge into America’s first coast-to-coast railroad, my instinct was one that I’ve drilled into my students at Kennesaw State: read the deal before you decide.

• State Senator Randy Robertson Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities Award”

  News, September 11, 2026

• Industry Safety Organizations Recognize Georgia-Pacific for Excellence and Innovation

  News, September 11, 2026

• America's Changing Returns Habits Are Reshaping How Consumers Shop Online

  News, September 11, 2026

• Small Businesses That Adopted AI Are Hiring Faster, New Gusto Research Finds

  News, September 11, 2026

• Construction Workforce Shortages Continue

  News, September 11, 2026

• Columbus Water Works President Resigns, Names Interim President

  News, September 10, 2026

• Aflac Commemorates National Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

  News, September 10, 2026

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses Rick Jackson for Georgia Governor

  Features, September 10, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Free Enterprise Fund announced today its endorsement of Rick Jackson for the next Governor of Georgia, citing his extensive business experience, understanding of Georgia’s economy, and commitment to maintaining the state’s strong economic momentum.

• Georgia State Net Tax Revenues Up 3.5% in August

  News, September 10, 2026

• Anthem BCBS of Georgia Honored Through Georgia Business History Initiative with New Historical Marker in Atlanta

  News, September 10, 2026

• Georgia Power Encourages Customers to Take Action during National Preparedness Month

  News, September 10, 2026

• Georgia CASA Welcomes New Board Members & Officers

  News, September 10, 2026

• Girl Scouts Debuts First Dog Cookie

  News, September 10, 2026

• As Employers Plan for Growth, Workforce Pressures Continue to Mount

  News, September 10, 2026

• 93% of Ecommerce Leaders Changed Inventory Strategy in the Last Year

  News, September 10, 2026

• S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Reports Annual Gain in May 2026

  News, September 10, 2026

• Jessie Brown with Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation, Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

  Video, September 09, 2026

  Jessie Brown, Executive Director of Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation, provides details on the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon, scheduled for October 6th at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center.

• Columbus Handyman Announces Launch of Local Home Repair & Improvement Service

  News, September 09, 2026

• Georgia Students Take the National Stage as Career & Technical Student Organization Leaders

  News, September 09, 2026

• Mayors Across Georgia Sharpen Leadership Skills at Mayors Leadership Academy

  Features, September 09, 2026

  More than 50 mayors gathered on the University of Georgia’s campus last month for the second offering of the immersive Mayors Leadership Academy, presented by the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, operated in partnership between GMA and UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

• High School Football Hall of Fame May be Coming to Georgia

  News, September 09, 2026

• Cumming's Denise Quinlan Named 2026 Georgia REALTOR of the Year

  News, September 09, 2026

• Sign Effect: 84% of Consumers Say Signage Directly Influences Their Purchase Decisions

  News, September 09, 2026

• Inventory Issues Deter Consumers from In-Person Shopping, Research Finds

  News, September 09, 2026

• US Holiday Retail Sales Set to Outpace Last Year's

  News, September 09, 2026

• Redfin Reports Homebuyers Have More Fresh Options Than They've Had in 4 Years

  News, September 09, 2026

• Community Reinvestment to Host Public Meetings on Federal Funding Impact

  News, September 08, 2026

• Clingstones Honor Theo Golden, Announce Ballpark Name Change

  News, September 08, 2026

• Columbus Technical College Welcomes Delegation from Sister City Jinju, South Korea

  News, September 08, 2026

• How Georgia is Helping Workers Get Ahead and Businesses Grow in the AI Era

  News, September 08, 2026

• Governor Kemp Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development Investments

  Features, September 08, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced a new record in Fiscal Year 2026 with roughly $35.2 billion in project investments.

• Rep. Lynn Smith Honored with 2026 Legislative Service Award by Georgia’s County Association

  News, September 08, 2026

• Technology Occupations Grow Across US Economy

  News, September 08, 2026

• Farmer Sentiment Rises Again in August as Future Expectations Improve

  News, September 08, 2026

• Survey: Amid Economic Uncertainty, Companies Hold Salary Increase Budgets at 3.5% in 2027

  News, September 08, 2026

• New Home Listings Hit 4-Month High While Demand Slips

  News, September 08, 2026

• All-Hands on Deck Campaign - The Mill District Inc.

  News, September 03, 2026

• Congressman Bishop Supports Bipartisan Funding Bill

  News, September 03, 2026

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