April 2017 Features

  • UGA Establishes Institute for Cybersecurity and Privacy

    April 28, 2017

    The University of Georgia will advance research with implications for economic vitality and national security through its newly created Institute for Cybersecurity and Privacy.

  • Previewing Georgia’s Inaugural World Trade Day Conference; Behind the Scenes with Chair Diane Alleva Cáceres PhD

    April 28, 2017

    Georgia CEO catches up with Diane Alleva Cáceres, PhD for a special behind the scenes preview of Georgia’s inaugural 2017 World Trade Day Conference. During our time together, Dr. Alleva Cáceres shares insights about the conference lineup, speakers, panels and activities, as well as Georgia’s current and impressive state of international commerce including an estimated $121 billion in trade between Georgia and the world in 2016.

  • Metro Athens’ Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.5% in March

    April 27, 2017

    The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Metro Athens’ unemployment rate in March was 4.5 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 4.8 percent in February. In March 2016, the rate was also 4.8 percent.

  • Power Brokers, Fuel Experts Discuss Drivers Behind Georgia Energy Mix

    April 27, 2017

    Georgia’s diverse power and clean energy producing companies met recently for the fourth annual “Energy Brunch and Learn” roundtable discussion to determine the driving forces behind the state’s renewable resources.

  • Foundation for Excellence Announces Clarke School Award Nominees

    April 20, 2017

    The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County announced its 2017 award nominees. The nominees, all employees of the Clarke County School District, were honored with a tea sponsored by Athens First Bank &Trust, Michael Ripps of Jittery Joe’s, and Ron Schwartz of Trumps.

  • Envision Athens Community Summit Set for Thursday

    April 19, 2017

    You’re invited to help shape the vision for the future of Athens-Clarke County. We need your input and feedback which will provide a foundation for recommendations to guide community and economic development for the next 20 years. It will be April 20th 5:30pm-7:30pm.

  • Georgia Hospitals Contribute $47.8B to State's Economy

    April 19, 2017

    While Georgia hospitals are known for being the guardians of community health for the state’s more than 10 million residents, hospitals also play a huge role in bolstering Georgia’s economic health by pumping nearly $47.8 billion into the state’s economy in 2015 according to a recently released report by the Georgia Hospital Association.

  • Doc Eldridge: Chamber of Commerce is Relevant to Athens Area

    April 17, 2017

    On March 23rd, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce held its 114th Annual Meeting at the Classic Center. In addition to being a fundraiser for the Chamber it is also an opportunity for 400 business and community leaders to gather for an evening of networking, dinner, and reflection on where we are as a community organization and to recognize some award-winning members for all that they do.

  • Startup Week Returns to Classic City During Acropolis Innovation Festival

    April 07, 2017

    The local entrepreneurial community will come together in April for the second annual Athens GA Startup Week to highlight the innovative leadership of local startups and small business. Business leaders, founders, and funders will participate in a week-long series of programming to take place across Classic City in recognition and support of the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of Athens-based businesses April 10th through 14th.

  • Annual Athens Game Jam Ushers in 2017 Athens, GA Startup Week

    April 06, 2017

    The 2017 Athens Game Jam returns the weekend of Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th, bringing teams of “jammers” together at the Design Studios at 225 West Broad Street for a 48-hour marathon of game design and development.

  • USG Foundation Raises More Than $1.43M for Need-Based Scholarships

    April 05, 2017

    The 13th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, held on Friday, March 31st, successfully raised more than $1.43 million to promote, support, and provide need-based scholarships for students at the University System of Georgia’s twenty-eight institutions.

  • CCSD Board of Education Announces Dr. Demond Means as Final Candidate for Superintendent Position

    April 04, 2017

    The Clarke County Board of Education has announced Dr. Demond Means as the final candidate for superintendent of the Clarke County School District. Dr. Means is currently the superintendent of the Mequon-Thiensville School District in southeast Wisconsin.