April 2016 Features

  • Center of Innovation for Manufacturing: Developing Partnerships to Grow Georgia’s Industries

    April 27, 2016

    In an increasingly competitive global environment, Georgia’s manufacturing industry is using cutting-edge technology to develop new products for commercialization and increase the number of manufacturing-related jobs throughout the state. The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, a program of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is using university-led research to help the manufacturing industry throughout Georgia develop new products and processes.

  • GDOL to Co-host Vets’ Job and Resource Fair in Athens

    April 26, 2016

    More than 60 employers will be recruiting to fill hundreds of job openings at the Veterans Sixth Annual Spring Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 11, in Athens.

  • Eclectic Energy Experts Paint Bright Green Future for Georgia's Sustainable Resources

    April 20, 2016

    A diverse panel of experts from solar, electric vehicle, natural gas and biomass industries, among others, participating in the 3rd annual roundtable meeting to discuss Georgia’s future energy needs, suggested a bright picture ahead in renewable resources for the state. Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols emceed the April 12th “Brunch and Learn” session, hosted by Attorney Greg Chafee, Partner for the Energy Group of the Thompson Hine law firm.

  • New Urgent Care Clinic Opening in Downtown Athens Georgia's Historic Charles Parrott Building

    April 15, 2016

    On Thursday, April 14th officiatef a Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Reddy & Associates, LLC’s newest urgent care office located in the historic Charles Parrott building at 283 Broad Street in downtown Athens.

  • Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.5%

    April 14, 2016

    The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March was 5.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 5.4 percent in February. The rate was 6.2 percent in March 2015.

  • UGA Launches Terry Women’s Initiative

    April 13, 2016

    The University of Georgia Terry College of Business has launched the Terry Women’s Initiative, a program committed to the recruitment, retention and advancement of students that aims to inspire confidence and advance students’ academic and professional goals.

  • Newsmakers to Converge on UGA for 2016 Alumni Seminar

    April 08, 2016

    Some of the nation’s most prominent newsmakers—in fields ranging from athletics to the sciences—will share their stories during the University of Georgia’s 2016 Alumni Seminar, April 29-May 1.

  • Your Pie Founder Drew French Heads to Italy for World Pizza Championship

    April 05, 2016

    Back in October 2015, Drew French, the founder of Your Pie, the original down-the-line pizza concept, was faced with a delicious challenge—craft the best pizza in the Eastern United States. The venue was the 2015 Pizzaiolo Ultisimo at The Sofo Foods Expo in Atlanta, and French had to compete against hundreds of restaurants in an effort to wow a panel of nine discriminating judges. The victory earned him a spot on the esteemed Groupon U.S. Pizza Team, and the chance to compete in the 2016 World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy.

  • Malcolm Mitchell Partnering with BFK to Share the Magic of Reading with Area Kids

    April 01, 2016

    Books for Keeps and former UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell are launching a partnership to ignite a passion for reading in Athens students.