Features
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24 Middle School Civic Leaders to Compete in First Georgia Civics Bee State Finals Hosted by Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation
June 11, 2025
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that 24 middle school civic leaders from eight communities across Georgia will compete in the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals. For the first time, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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UGA Study: Future of Volunteering in U.S. Remains Uncertain
June 11, 2025
Volunteerism may be dying a slow death in America. Research from the University of Georgia suggests economic uncertainty and social unrest may be to blame.
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Athens-based Wealth Management Firm Fully Financial adds Ryan Rasmussen as Financial Planner
June 10, 2025
Fully Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Athens, is proud to announce that Ryan Rasmussen, CFP recently joined the firm as a Financial Planner. Rasmussen holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation and is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s financial planning program.
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How a Georgia Foster Youth Became a KSU Graduate—Thanks to This Tax Credit
June 10, 2025
Jake, a graduating senior at Kennesaw State University, is earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology—a remarkable milestone for any student, but especially meaningful for someone who entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 17.
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Governor Kemp Traveling To Canada For Trade Conference
June 09, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a three-day trade mission to Canada this week amid an atmosphere of uncertainty prompted by a series of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the United States’ northern neighbor.
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Judd Drake Appointed Athens-Clarke County Interim Manager
June 05, 2025
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Mayor and Commission approved Mayor Kelly Girtz’s recommendation to appoint Judd Drake as the new Interim Manager at their Regular Session voting meeting on June 3rd.
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State Tax Rebates on the Way
June 04, 2025
The checks are about to go out in the mail. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.
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Georgia’s Congressional Delegation Calls Truce to Collaborate on National Attraction for State
June 02, 2025
After more than a century of trying, Georgia may soon get its first national park, as the state’s congressional delegation puts aside partisan differences to upgrade the status of ancient mounds in Macon.
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Georgia’s Legal Community Provides 2.8 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks
May 27, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $714,936.10 during the 14th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks.
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Georgia Voters Growing More Confident in Elections, Firmly Reject Radical Changes to Voting Laws
May 27, 2025
As the 2026 election season heats up, a new statewide poll from the Democracy Defense Project shows that Georgia voters are more confident than ever in their elections — and they’re making it clear they don’t want to go backward.
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AAA: 1.3M Georgians Will Travel Domestically for Memorial Day; 45.1M Travelers Nationwide
May 23, 2025
AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.38 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period. That’s an increase of nearly 45,000 compared to last year.
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Mercedes-Benz Establishing North American Headquarters, New Research & Development Hub in Metro Atlanta
May 22, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Mercedes-Benz will establish Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz’s headquarters in North America by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions. The company will move up to 500 jobs to the existing Mercedes-Benz facility, known as “1MB,” in Fulton County, and make a multi-million dollar investment in a future state-of-the-art R&D facility to also be located nearby.
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Port of Savannah Container Trade Up 17% in April
May 21, 2025
The Georgia Ports Authority had its busiest April ever for container trade, moving 515,500 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month. The Port of Savannah achieved an increase of 74,500 TEUs or 17 percent compared to the same month last year.
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New Report: Small Businesses Stayed Positive on Growth in Q1 - While Bracing for Economic Shifts
May 21, 2025
Small businesses remain generally positive about growth potential, though optimism has fallen slightly in the face of economic uncertainty, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck.
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Stacy Jones Appointed Vice President for Public Service & Outreach at UGA
May 20, 2025
Stacy Jones, an accomplished public service, development and communications professional, has been named vice president for public service and outreach at the University of Georgia following a national search.
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Georgia Power Offers to Freeze Customer Rates
May 20, 2025
Georgia Power will not seek to raise base rates for the next three years under a proposed agreement the Atlanta-based utility announced Monday.
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Small but Mighty: 2025 Small Cities Conference Unites Georgia’s Local Leaders in Tifton
May 19, 2025
Everything from changes in redevelopment to navigating budget constraints was on the table at the Georgia Municipal Association’s 2025 Small Cities Conference, showcasing of what makes Georgia’s smallest cities “small but mighty.”
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Georgia Chamber Releases Report on the State’s Economic Impact from Recent Trade Agreements
May 16, 2025
On Thrusday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the release of their most recent Tariffs Briefing. This publication offers timely insights into the evolving global trade landscape, focusing on recent trade agreements between the United States and China, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.
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Passage of New Georgia Bill a Win for Farmers
May 13, 2025
Farmers and others in agriculture applaud Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly for supporting the crop protection tools so important to Georgia’s farmers’ ability to produce affordable, safe, abundant food.
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Governor Kemp Signs $37.7 Billion State Budget
May 12, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a $37.7 billion fiscal 2026 state budget Friday, a spending plan that prioritizes education and prisons.
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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Delivering Hurricane Helene Relief & Supporting Georgia Agriculture and Forestry
May 09, 2025
Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed three pieces of legislation that provides support for Georgia's agriculture and forestry industry and delivers promised relief to farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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New Executive Council Will Advise Georgia’s Largest Knowledge Community
May 08, 2025
The Rowen Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of its inaugural executive advisory council – a diverse collection of leaders who will help inform the vision of Georgia’s largest knowledge sharing community.
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Business Travel to Georgia Rises Alongside New Venue Offerings
May 07, 2025
With unmatched domestic and global connectivity, world-class venues and hospitality, and a diverse range of experiences statewide, Georgia stands out as a premier destination for hosting meetings and conventions of all sizes.
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Georgia Unveils 2025 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’
May 06, 2025
The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2025 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2025, recognized May 4-10, 2025.
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Dale Cardwell: Why the Fostering Success Act Is an Investment in Georgia’s Youth—and Its Future
May 06, 2025
Dale Cardwell, consumer advocate and founder of TrustDale.com, is calling on Georgia business leaders to seize a unique opportunity to change lives, without spending a dime. In his video message, Cardwell spotlights the power of the Fostering Success Act.