BankSouth Donates $100,000 to St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital
BankSouth recently contributed $100,000 to St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital through the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program. The contribution will help support the hospital's continued delivery of high-quality healthcare and strengthen access to essential services for the local community.
Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight
Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the fourth consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row.
Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor’s Workforce Summit
Governor Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, held the fourth annual Governor’s Workforce Summit last week, celebrating excellence across Georgia’s education and workforce development system.
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UGA Entrepreneurship Program Doubles Faculty to Meet Surge in Student Interest
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Business, Forestry and Agriculture Leaders Unite to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuels
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James Magazine Online: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act; Ossoff, Warnock in Disagreement
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Nationwide Survey: Businesses Are Using AI Faster Than They Are Managing Its Risks
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S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Reports Annual Gain in July 2026
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The Renter's Advantage: $12,792 A Year in Savings and $322 More if Invested
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Barberitos Now Open on Atlanta Highway as Eighth Athens Location
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Poll Finds Rare Georgia ‘Ticket Splitting’ As Governor, Senate Races Diverge
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Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing businesswoman and civic leader, ...
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From Foster Care to a Future in Aviation: Marcus' Story
Marcus entered Georgia’s foster care system without knowing what his future would hold. After ...
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In Georgia’s Race for Governor, Focus Shifts to Farms
Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s ...
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Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving customers in all but four Georgia ...
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AthFest Educates Announces 2026-27 Grant Recipients
Athens nonprofit AthFest Educates announced the recipients of over $80,000 in grants for the ...
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Georgia Remains No. 1 for Business
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that ...
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Ruthi Hortsch Gives an Overview of Books for Keeps
Ruthi Hortsch, the Executive Director of Books for Keeps, talks about the history of the organization and how to become a champion of literacy in the Athens community.
Georgia Farm Bureau's Election Guide: Get to Know Your Candidates
Learn how Georgia Farm Bureau's nonpartisan Election Guide can help you prepare for Election Day. Find candidate information, district maps, and other helpful election resources at IFarmIVoteGA.com.
City of Swainsboro Fire Chief Alima Mims on Working with GMA
City of Swainsboro Fire Chief Alima Mims talks about working with GMA and how they have helped him to become a better leader.
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