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• 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.

• 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.

• The Columbus Museum Serves Up Daily Special: The Art of John Miller

  August 05, 2025

  The Columbus Museum invites the community to pull up a chair and enjoy Daily Special: The Art of John Miller, on view from August 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

• Powering Georgia’s Future: How Constructive State Policies Keep Energy Reliable and Affordable

  August 05, 2025

  Across the country, the cost of basic needs like food, housing, and utilities continues to rise. At the same time, Georgia is growing. Businesses and families are moving to our state, and with that growth comes increased demand for energy.

• AARP Georgia Seeks 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees

  August 04, 2025

  AARP Georgia is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization’s most prestigious volunteer tribute. This annual award honors outstanding Georgians age 50 and older who share their experience, skills, and time to enrich the lives of others in their communities.

• Columbus Named Freestyle Kayaking Capital of the United States

  July 31, 2025

  Columbus is riding a wave of international recognition as the city commits itself to becoming the Freestyle Kayaking Capital of the United States.

• 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.

• Pinnacle Financial Partners & Synovus to Merge in $8.6B Deal

  July 25, 2025

  Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp.today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at $8.6 billion.

• 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.

• 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.

• Development Authority Donates $100,000 to Columbus Technical College for New VECTR Center

  July 23, 2025

  Columbus Technical College is proud to announce a generous $100,000 donation from the Development Authority of Columbus in support of its upcoming Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Workforce Development Center.

• 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.

• Piedmont’s Community Impact Report Highlights Local Efforts to Improve Health Outcomes

  July 22, 2025

  Piedmont Columbus Regional is proud to share highlights from Piedmont Healthcare’s 2024 Community Impact Report, which outlines the organization’s ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes. Piedmont Columbus is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care and supporting initiatives that address the most pressing health needs in Muscogee County and surrounding areas.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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