Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Hall of Fame
The Georgia Municipal Association inducted Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame during GMA's Annual Convention in Savannah, recognizing his distinguished service, visionary leadership, and lasting contributions to local government in Georgia.
Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding
The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that $1.3M in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients in 37 counties across the state through its fiscal year 2027 General Operating Support, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.
Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland and Ireland, including a meeting with Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other senior leadership from Hyundai Motor Group and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland.
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Community Leaders, Local Businesses to Compete in Grown Up Spelling Bee This Fall
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The City of Athens Wants to Hear From its Transit Takers and Trail Walkers
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Survey Seeks Input from Georgia Farmers on Economic Challenges
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Georgia Net Tax Revenues Down 6.8% in June Due to Fuel Tax Suspension
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Georgia Supreme Court Rebukes Appellate Decision, Confirms RICO Act Applies in Family Lawsuits
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Georgia Historical Society Launches History Belongs to Us All Campaign
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The Home Depot Expands Delivery for Overseas Military Families
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Employers Plan to Hire in Second Half of 2026, but Nearly Half Can't Fill Open Roles
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Equifax Market Pulse Index Report Highlights Growing Pressure on the U.S. Middle Class
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As Travel Uncertainty Persists, Americans Turn to Travel Insurance for Peace of Mind and Protection
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Monthly Rent Report: The Markets Locals Love - and the Ones Outsiders Are Taking Over
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Georgia Introduces Dawgs to Docs Pathway Program for Student-Athletes
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Lake Oconee Mortgage Leader Jerry Fowler Named a 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Originator
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Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award
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Michal Anne Jensby with Global Atlanta, How Sports Can Be a Driver for Business
Director of Partnerships and Events at Global Atlanta Michal Anne Jensby explains how sports can be a driver for business and how Global Atlanta is connnecting the world to Georgia through the FIFA World Cup.
Cole Phillips Gives an Overview of Mercy Health Center
Cole Phillips, the CEO of Mercy Health Center, shares his career journey and the factors that led him to this position.
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Christopher Jones, the Chief Problem Solver for Secure Records Solutions, discusses the benefits of being directly involved in sales and how it impacts their daily business operations.
DJ Waller with Georgia Municipal Association, Public Safety & Municipal Government
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