Video: Katie Williams with Visit Athens, Meetings and Conventions in Athens
Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Tourism for The Classic Center Katie Williams discusses the enormous impact meetings and conventions have on the local economy.
GeorgiaForward Announces 2026 Youth Forum to Empower Youth and Tomorrow’s Civic Leaders
GeorgiaForward, in partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association, is pleased to announce the 2026 Youth Forum, a transformative leadership and civic engagement event designed for youth councils and young leaders from across the state.
Taxes, Electricity Cost, & Elections Emerge as Top Topics for Final Weeks of Georgia General Assembly
Georgia legislators are preparing for fierce debates on tax cuts, data centers, and voting during the final sprint of lawmaking this year. After last week’s deadline for bills to pass either the House or Senate, the General Assembly’s priorities have come into focus.
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Hotel Abacus Contents Donated to Georgia Charities Ahead of Redevelopment
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UGA Receives $1.5 Million from the Moore Foundation to Support Postdoctoral Training
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Anthem, Athens Orthopedic Clinic Partner to Expand Orthopedic Access in Northeast Georgia
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Georgia House and Senate Republicans on Parallel Course to Reduce State Income Tax Rate
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Target Market: Who Are They, What Do They Value, and Where Are They?
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Survey: Staffing Talent Gaining AI Skills Faster Than the Broader Market
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For Many Homeowners, Taxes and Insurance Now Make Up One-Fifth of Monthly Mortgage Payments
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Athens Academy Appoints Patrick G. Snead Head of Middle School
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Dr. David Woodbury to Join St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists
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Hand-marked Paper Ballot Bill Fails Ahead of Deadline for Changing Georgia’s Elections
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Katie Williams with Visit Athens, Meetings and Conventions in Athens
Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Tourism for The Classic Center Katie Williams discusses the enormous impact meetings and conventions have on the local economy.
Maggie Garcia on Her Intern Experience at United Way of Northeast Georgia
UGA Student Maggie Garcia discusses her intern experience at United Way of Northeast Georgia and what it has taught her about the Athens community.
Callie Pitts of OneDigital, Talent Acquisition Trends in Georgia
Callie Pitts of OneDigital discusses talent acquisition trends across Georgia and strategies for finding and retaining top talent.
Larry Hanson of the Georgia Municipal Association on Cities United & Legislative Advocacy
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