April 2026 Features

• Georgia Recognizes Five 2026 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  April 30, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, celebrated the five 2026 Small Business ROCK STARS at the GEDA Spring Conference in Savannah.

• W.C. Bradley Co. Names Christopher M. Ball CEO

  April 29, 2026

  W.C. Bradley Co., a privately held, family-owned provider of innovative, high-quality products and services in outdoor cooking, outdoor living and recreation, real estate development and land management, announced that Christopher M. Ball has been named Chief Executive Officer.

• Moneypenny Research Reveals the Customer Caller Experience Gap

  April 29, 2026

  A new report from Moneypenny shows businesses believe they are delivering a better call experience than their customers perceive. The research was commissioned among 2,000 businesses and 2,000 consumers to understand the gap between business and customer perceptions, and across every single contact method tested, businesses scored themselves significantly higher than customers.

• Georgia Power Reminds Customers to Dig Safely & “Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place” this Spring

  April 28, 2026

  With spring finally arriving in Georgia, many homeowners will be planting and completing home improvement projects. Georgia Power is reminding customers to call 811 before digging and to follow “right tree, right place” guidelines to improve energy efficiency and protect underground utilities during National Safe Digging Month this April.

• Georgia Chamber Promotes May 19th Primary Participation Through May Matters Initiative

  April 27, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its support of May Matters, a nonpartisan public education initiative focused on increasing awareness and participation in Georgia’s primary elections.

• EY US Unveils Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award Finalists

  April 24, 2026

  Ernst & Young has announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award. Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and uplifting communities.

• TCSG Announces 2026 Student of the Year & Instructor of the Year

  April 24, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia has announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2026, recognizing excellence across its 22 colleges.

• Candidates for Georgia Governor Present to Georgia Association of Manufacturers’ Forum

  April 23, 2026

  With weeks to go before Georgia’s primary election, nearly all the leading candidates for governor attended a forum Tuesday in hopes of distinguishing themselves from their competitors.

• Columbus Connected: A Welcoming River City Where Community, Culture and Innovation Come Together in Georgia

  April 22, 2026

  In Columbus, connection is not just about location–it is about people, shared experiences and a genuine sense of belonging. Set along the scenic Chattahoochee River, just 90 minutes from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, this forward-thinking Southern city invites visitors to discover a destination where innovation, diversity and civic pride shape everyday life.

• Technology Association Of Georgia Announces Top 40 Innovative Companies In Georgia

  April 22, 2026

  The Technology Association of Georgia is proud to announce the 2026 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing 40 Georgia-based technology companies whose innovations are making significant contributions to the state’s technology economy.

• Office of Governor & Georgia Historical Society Induct Saxby Chambliss & Chris Womack as Georgia Trustees, the State’s Highest Honor

  April 21, 2026

  Two accomplished Georgians have been inducted by the Office of the Governor of Georgia and the Georgia Historical Society as the 2026 Georgia Trustees, the state’s highest honor.

• Georgia’s Only Night-Lit Par 3 Course Opens April 25 at Lanier Islands Resort

  April 20, 2026

  A new type of golf experience for all skill levels has officially arrived in the Southeast. As part of a major investment to revolutionize its golf program, Lanier Islands Resort announced today that The Six will officially open on April 25th.

• Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs

  April 17, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that in February Georgia’s labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and 0.2 percentage point higher than Georgia’s rate one year ago.

• Sonny Perdue to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  April 16, 2026

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced today he will retire, capping more than four decades in public service that began in Houston County and grew to include roles in the Georgia State Senate, two terms as governor and as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

• Best in Georgia Tourism Recognized by GACVB with 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards

  April 16, 2026

  The 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus Annual Conference. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements across Georgia’s tourism industry, celebrating the individuals and organizations setting new standards in marketing, leadership, innovation, and community impact.

• Franchising Continues to Grow Despite Economic Headwinds

  April 16, 2026

  Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, interest in franchise ownership continues to grow as more professionals explore structured paths to entrepreneurship. Advisors at The Perfect Franchise say shifting workforce dynamics, combined with a desire for greater control over income and career direction, are driving sustained demand for franchise opportunities across a range of industries.

• Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation to Host 2026 Piedmont Classic

  April 15, 2026

  The Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation announces the 2026 Piedmont Classic- Driven by Mercedes-Benz of Columbus will be held on April 20 (golf) and April 21 (tennis and pickleball) at the Country Club of Columbus.

• Gov. Kemp Has a Lot of Bills on His Desk after Lawmakers Finished Their Work

  April 14, 2026

  Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. Some bills found bipartisan support while others were pushed through by the Republican majorities in each chamber. Gov. Brian Kemp has already signed a couple of measures, but most of them await his pen.

• Championship-Caliber Giving to Columbus State Puts ‘CSU Gives’ Fundraising Campaign 250% Over Goal

  April 13, 2026

  Columbus State University was barely into its annual CSU Gives 24-hour online giving campaign on April 6th, when donors surpassed its 250-donor goal. Twelve hours later, the campaign surpassed 500 donors.

• Georgia Power Highlights Career Opportunities During Lineworker Appreciation Month

  April 13, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.

• Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice for Atlanta, Memphis & Nashville

  April 10, 2026

  New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.

• AG Chris Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia’s Regional Food Banks

  April 10, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s regional food banks.

• Georgia's Highway System Earns #2 Ranking in National Report

  April 09, 2026

  Georgia’s highway system has been ranked second in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the nonprofit public policy research organization, the Reason Foundation.

• SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference Returns to Atlanta

  April 08, 2026

  SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference, the largest annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce, will convene in Atlanta in June. This dynamic event will bring together more than 19,000 attendees, including middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students, teachers, school administrators and business partners.

• Georgia Power Continues Focus on Improving Reliability through Grid Investment Program

  April 07, 2026

  As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.