March 2025 Features

  • Georgia and Canada: More Than Friends—Family

    March 31, 2025

    While national headlines may focus on the broader U.S.-Canada relationship, Georgia’s connection with Canada is distinct, deep-rooted, and thriving. Years ago, a U.S. Consul General in Toronto referred to Canadians as “Georgians of the North”—a sentiment that still holds true today.

  • Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening in Georgia

    March 28, 2025

    Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to and investment in the U.S. The ceremony marks the completion of the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, just two and a half years after breaking ground.

  • Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% as State Adds 7,200 Jobs

    March 28, 2025

    The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in January. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

  • Athens Orthopedic Clinic Founding Physician Leaves Lasting Impact on Athens Community

    March 27, 2025

    Founder of Athens Orthopedic Clinic and prominent alumnus of the University of Georgia, Dr. Butch Mulherin, passed away on March 18th. His lifelong impact on UGA’s athletic programs as a former student-athlete, his pioneering work in sports medicine, and his tireless dedication to the Athens community leave a lasting legacy.

  • Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducts Leaders in Education and Business for 2025

    March 27, 2025

    A visionary leader in agricultural education and research and a stalwart agricultural industry supporter and business leader were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame on March 21st.

  • Georgia Lawmakers Focusing on Artificial Intelligence

    March 26, 2025

    By the time the 2025 General Assembly session gavels to a close early next month, Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.

  • Athens YMCA to Celebrate 168th Anniversary, Announce Major Capital Campaign

    March 25, 2025

    The Athens YMCA will mark its 168th anniversary on Wednesday and announce a $9.3 million capital campaign to ensure its facilities and programs are prepared to meet the evolving needs of the community.

  • Tort Reform Gains Final Passage in General Assembly

    March 24, 2025

    A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday.

  • 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.