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• 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit Announces Speaker Lineup and Agenda

  March 21, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit, to be held in Atlanta, April 23, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, has announced its keynote speakers and agenda.

• One in Eight Jobs Across State Related to Savannah, Brunswick Ports

  March 21, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number is up 48,000 jobs or 8.6 percent compared to FY21.

• State Botanical Garden at UGA Begins Infrastructure Improvements, Preparing for Additional Hiking Trails and Parking

  March 20, 2025

  The State Botanical Garden at the University of Georgia recently started making infrastructure improvements to its driveway. This is the first step in a series of improvements planned for the garden over the next several years, called the Gateway to the Garden project.

• Tort Reform Passes Another Hurdle In General Assembly

  March 20, 2025

  Comprehensive tort reform legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has made his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session cleared a committee in the Georgia House of Representatives.

• Residents Sought for Positions on 12 Policy-Making Boards by April 4th

  March 19, 2025

  The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following terms on 12 important policy-making boards.

• Governor Appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as State DOL Commissioner

  March 19, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce Thompson in 2022, who sadly passed away last November.

• Finalists Advance to the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Finale

  March 19, 2025

  A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17th at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

• 2025 Athens-Clarke County from A to Z Guides Now Available

  March 18, 2025

  The 2025 revised and updated edition of the Athens-Clarke County Communication Department’s ACC from A to Z: A Guide to the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and Community Servicesis now available to the public in both print and electronic formats.

• Epic Atlanta ’96 Olympic Race Relations Story to Premiere during Atlanta Film Festival

  March 18, 2025

  Atlanta Story Partners announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” which is centered around the enduring friendship of Ambassador Andrew Young and 1996 Olympic CEO Billy Payne, will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week

  March 17, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy.

• Tort Reform Pros And Cons Aired Out Under Gold Dome

  March 17, 2025

  Both sides of the controversial tort reform issue got their say at the Georgia Capitol Thursday, not on either the state House or Senate floors but in the hallways under the Gold Dome. A group of business owners held a news conference Thursday morning to endorse legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has singled out as his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.

• Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital

  March 14, 2025

  Every March, thousands of city officials from all over the United States descend on Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. This year, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.

• AG Chris Carr Secures Nearly $80M for Georgia Taxpayers and Consumers in 2024

  March 14, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Consumer Protection Division secured over $38 million for Georgia taxpayers in 2024, along with more than $39.3 million in savings and restitution for Georgia consumers.

• Supporting Students, Strengthening Athens

  March 13, 2025

  In a college town like Athens, the undergraduate students contribute to the community’s vibrancy. Students serve as volunteers for local nonprofits, work as student-teachers in K-12 classrooms, and contribute to the workforce as employees in local businesses. They’re also critical to the mission and culture of the University of Georgia.

• Top 10 Business Cities In US Revealed as Study Shows US Spends $119B on Business Travel Each Year

  March 13, 2025

  In 2023, meeting and event-related travel spending totaled over $119 billion in the United States alone¹. With this in mind, and ahead of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3rd, business travel experts at Booking.com for Business have revealed the best places for business-related travel in the US.

• Athens Tech Foundation to Host 3rd Annual Illuminate Gala

  March 12, 2025

  The Athens Tech Foundation is thrilled to announce its third annual Illuminate Gala, a vibrant celebration of Athens Technical College's profound impact on workforce development.

• Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity

  March 11, 2025

  J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.

• Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth

  March 11, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.

• TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 10, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.

• Georgia Tourism Industry Presents $5 Billion Check to Governor Kemp, Representing State and Local Tax Revenue Generated by Tourism

  March 07, 2025

  The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus joined Governor Kemp and tourism industry professionals from across the state on Wednesday, March 5 to recognize the significant impact and importance of Georgia’s tourism industry.

• 2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders

  March 06, 2025

  The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.

• Athens-Based Vertice AI Helps CUs Drive AI-Powered Marketing Efficiency

  March 05, 2025

  Duke University Federal Credit Union has implemented Vertice COMPOSE, a newly launched AI-powered copywriting solution from Athens-based Vertice AI, to streamline the creation of personalized, compliant marketing content.

• A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events

  March 05, 2025

  Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.

• Athens Physical Therapy Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride Bike Event Returns March 22nd Linking Athens and Union Point

  March 04, 2025

  The 14th Annual Athens Physical Therapy Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride with Athletic Brewing Co., rolls out on Saturday, March 22. An expected 250 bicycle riders will enjoy routes of 14 to 82 miles – including up to 12 miles of paved trail and beautiful, low-traffic roads – connecting Athens and Union Point, on or near the route of the existing and future trail

• Business Owners Optimistic on National and Local Economy

  March 04, 2025

  PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized business owners, which concluded Feb. 4th, indicates sustained optimism not just for their own businesses, but for the national and local economies as well.

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