March 2025 Features

• Georgia and Canada: More Than Friends—Family

  March 31, 2025

  While national headlines may focus on the broader U.S.-Canada relationship, Georgia’s connection with Canada is distinct, deep-rooted, and thriving. Years ago, a U.S. Consul General in Toronto referred to Canadians as “Georgians of the North”—a sentiment that still holds true today.

• Uptown Columbus & Uptown Business Improvement District Announces Steve Morse as President & CEO

  March 28, 2025

  Uptown Columbus Inc. and the Uptown Columbus Business Improvement District announced the appointment of Steve Morse as President and Chief Executive Officer for both organizations. The collaboration aims to enhance Uptown as a premier destination for living, working, shopping, dining, and recreation.

• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening in Georgia

  March 28, 2025

  Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to and investment in the U.S. The ceremony marks the completion of the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, just two and a half years after breaking ground.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% as State Adds 7,200 Jobs

  March 28, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in January. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducts Leaders in Education and Business for 2025

  March 27, 2025

  A visionary leader in agricultural education and research and a stalwart agricultural industry supporter and business leader were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame on March 21st.

• Georgia Lawmakers Focusing on Artificial Intelligence

  March 26, 2025

  By the time the 2025 General Assembly session gavels to a close early next month, Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.

• Piedmont Columbus Regional Matches with New Residents

  March 25, 2025

  Piedmont Columbus Regional will add 12 doctors and eight pharmacists to its roster this summer.

• Tort Reform Gains Final Passage in General Assembly

  March 24, 2025

  A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday.

• 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit Announces Speaker Lineup and Agenda

  March 21, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit, to be held in Atlanta, April 23, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, has announced its keynote speakers and agenda.

• One in Eight Jobs Across State Related to Savannah, Brunswick Ports

  March 21, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number is up 48,000 jobs or 8.6 percent compared to FY21.

• Tort Reform Passes Another Hurdle In General Assembly

  March 20, 2025

  Comprehensive tort reform legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has made his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session cleared a committee in the Georgia House of Representatives.

• Governor Appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as State DOL Commissioner

  March 19, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce Thompson in 2022, who sadly passed away last November.

• Finalists Advance to the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Finale

  March 19, 2025

  A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17th at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

• Epic Atlanta ’96 Olympic Race Relations Story to Premiere during Atlanta Film Festival

  March 18, 2025

  Atlanta Story Partners announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” which is centered around the enduring friendship of Ambassador Andrew Young and 1996 Olympic CEO Billy Payne, will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week

  March 17, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy.

• Tort Reform Pros And Cons Aired Out Under Gold Dome

  March 17, 2025

  Both sides of the controversial tort reform issue got their say at the Georgia Capitol Thursday, not on either the state House or Senate floors but in the hallways under the Gold Dome. A group of business owners held a news conference Thursday morning to endorse legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has singled out as his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.

• Robert Parker Named St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Chief Executive Officer

  March 14, 2025

  Following an extensive search, including strong regional and national candidates, Robert Parker has been named CEO of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare effective immediately.

• Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital

  March 14, 2025

  Every March, thousands of city officials from all over the United States descend on Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. This year, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.

• AG Chris Carr Secures Nearly $80M for Georgia Taxpayers and Consumers in 2024

  March 14, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Consumer Protection Division secured over $38 million for Georgia taxpayers in 2024, along with more than $39.3 million in savings and restitution for Georgia consumers.

• Top 10 Business Cities In US Revealed as Study Shows US Spends $119B on Business Travel Each Year

  March 13, 2025

  In 2023, meeting and event-related travel spending totaled over $119 billion in the United States alone¹. With this in mind, and ahead of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3rd, business travel experts at Booking.com for Business have revealed the best places for business-related travel in the US.

• MEEF Announces Top Ten Teachers

  March 12, 2025

  MEEF recognizes teachers who have dedicated themselves to excellence in the classroom. The Top Ten Honorees will be interviewed by the MEEF Selection Committee, which is made up of business and educational leaders in Columbus.

• Blanchard to Keynote March 26th Legacy Celebration Awards Banquet at Columbus State

  March 11, 2025

  Columbus State University’s annual Legacy Celebration banquet, to be held on March 26th, will honor students, employees, alumni and partners for their advocacy, leadership and accomplishments.

• Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity

  March 11, 2025

  J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.

• Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth

  March 11, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.

• TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 10, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.