Features
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Anonymous Donor Transforms the Lives of UGA’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music Students
September 02, 2016
Cora Nunnally Miller anonymously gave more than $33 million to the University of Georgia Foundation throughout her lifetime and granted permission for the university to share her name only after her death. Her last gift, a bequest of $17 million made at her passing in July 2015, will have a transformational effect across the university.
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St. Mary's Launches $13M in Upgrades, Expansions
September 01, 2016
St. Mary's Health Care System is embarking on major construction projects to expand and upgrade its hospice house in Oconee County and the surgical suite, boiler operations and emergency fuel supply at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.
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UGA Dedicates Exploratory Center
August 29, 2016
The University of Georgia today dedicated the Exploratory Center, a new resource that provides personalized advising services for students who need help choosing a major, as well as for intended business and journalism majors.
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Metro Athens’ Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.2% in July
August 25, 2016
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Athens’ unemployment rate for July was 5.2 percent, down four-tenths of a percentage point from 5.6 percent in June. The rate in July 2015 was 6.2 percent.
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Ryan Moore: A Downtown Renaissance in Athens
August 22, 2016
A downtown office is one of the many perks that come along with working for the Economic Development Department. Sixty-five different restaurants within walking distance, a brewery across the street, and retail opportunities right outside my office. How lucky are those that have this amenity outside their door? But things are changing, and depending on the observer, some would contend that the changes are for the worse. I disagree, and here is why.
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From Prospect to Partner: The Story of How Voxpro Came to Athens
August 17, 2016
Business Development Specialist for Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Amy Lopp gives us some background on how Voxpro came to locate to Athens, bringing 500 jobs in the process.
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Athens is a GICH Community
August 15, 2016
Athens is a “GICH” community. “GICH” is the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, a three-year program that helps communities develop housing and revitalization strategies in an effort to improve their quality of life and economic vitality. To those ends, GICH provides communities with technical assistance, expert presenters, training, facilitation, networking, cross-community sharing, and mentoring.
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Your Pie to Host First-Ever Your Fest Celebration in Athens
August 10, 2016
On August 20th, the first-ever Your Fest will make its debut in the Athens community, and it’s an event created to celebrate what Your Pie is all about: a place where people, communities, great beer, great pizza and the arts come together for one amazing, unforgettable experience.
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Governor Deal Recognizes Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: Issues Third Annual “Buy from Georgia” Proclamation
August 09, 2016
Governor Nathan Deal, surrounded on the state Capitol steps by dozens of members of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), recently issued the third annual “Buy from Georgia” proclamation.
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Come for UGA Football, Stay for an Athens Weekend
August 08, 2016
Recently named the “Best Town in College Football” by Athlon Sports, it’s no surprise that visitors can expect much more from Athens than just a Saturday football game. With award-winning food, some of the most sought-after craft beer in the country, a world-renowned music hub, and an eclectic downtown scene, Athens is a city that will require an extended stay. So, come for the UGA football game on Saturday, but arrive early on Friday and stay until Sunday afternoon to experience all Athens has to offer during an ideal fall football weekend.
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The Return of Athens PopFest … and Bulldog Students
August 04, 2016
Athens’ dual roots as a music and a college town have always been intertwined. These two cultures will converge even more than usual on Wednesday, Aug. 10 when Athens PopFest returns to town, mere hours before University of Georgia students resume classes for the fall.
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Communicorp: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marketing Efforts with Photography
August 04, 2016
Picture this: on a table sits a thick, juicy burger accented with lush green lettuce and bright red tomato slices between a soft bun. There may be a price listing and a meal description, but at the very sight of the burger, you can almost taste it.
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Voxpro to Create More Than 500 Jobs in Athens-Clarke County
August 03, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Voxpro, an innovative customer experience and tech support provider, will create more than 500 jobs and invest $4 million in a new Center of Excellence in Athens-Clarke County by 2020.
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United Way and Community Connection Announce Consolidation
August 02, 2016
In a move which both organizations hope will set a precedent in the nonprofit sector, Community Connection of Northeast Georgia and United Way of Northeast Georgia are consolidating services between the two organizations.
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15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely
August 02, 2016
When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.
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Introducing ACC’s Business Retention + Expansion Program Version 2.0
July 25, 2016
Attracting a new company to a community has long been a staple of economic development efforts. Nothing looks quite as good in the paper as lines of public officials in hard hats holding shovels or bright red ribbons being cut by ridiculously large scissors. When a new firm chooses your town, it’s big news.
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20 Tips on Public Speaking
July 22, 2016
Everybody’s scared of something. It doesn’t matter how big or brave you may feel — there’s definitely a deeply-embedded, irrational anxiety in there. Statistically, one of those anxieties probably centers on public speaking. Fortunately, there are plenty of tricks you can try in order to calm your nerves and deliver an effective speech.
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MillerCoors Takes Majority Stake in Athen's Terrapin Beer
July 21, 2016
Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the craft and import division of MillerCoors, announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Company. Tenth and Blake had previously purchased a minority interest in Terrapin in early 2012.
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University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program
July 20, 2016
To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.
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Idea Accelerator Returns to UGA for Another Round This Fall
July 18, 2016
Applications are now open for the next round of teams to be selected for the UGA Idea Accelerator program this Fall. Sponsored by local economic development nonprofit Four Athens, in partnership with the Advanced Technology Development Center the UGA Entrepreneurship Program, and THINC, the Idea Accelerator chooses a cohort of promising business concepts to be put to the test each semester.
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Hyatt Place Connected to The Classic Center Scheduled to Open in Athens Georgia Next Spring
July 14, 2016
Athens, Georgia, is set to add 192 hotel rooms connected to The Classic Center, the downtown’s convention and performing arts space, with the opening of a Hyatt Place in spring 2017. The new hotel will be the first connected property to The Classic Center and bring the total number of rooms within one mile radius of this major convention center to over 1,400 rooms. The property is being developed by HP Athens. Southern Hospitality Group has been selected as the management company.
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UGA Moves Up to No. 17 on Forbes List of Top 25 Public U.S. Colleges
July 11, 2016
The University of Georgia moved up one spot to rank No. 17 on the Forbes “Top 25 Public Colleges 2016” list released this week.
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Athens-based Your Pie Marks Mid-Year Point with 49 New Stores in Development; 8.86% Same-Store Sales Increase
July 08, 2016
Since its inception in 2008, Your Pie has prided itself on being the original down-the-line brick oven pizza concept. As the brand closes out its second quarter, they’re reveling in a same-store sales increase of nearly 9 percent over last year.
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Pinnacle Financial Corporation to Acquire Independence Bank of Georgia
July 07, 2016
Pinnacle Financial Corporation, the parent holding company of Pinnacle Bank, and Independence Bank of Georgia, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Pinnacle will acquire Independence in a 100% cash transaction valued at approximately $32.8 million.
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Athens-Clarke County’s 3rd Annual Industry Appreciation Dinner
July 06, 2016
Athens-Clarke County’s 3rd Annual Industry Appreciation Dinner was held on April 18, 2016 to celebrate the contributions that local manufacturers make to the Athens community. The event was attended by over 80 guests, including local, state and national elected officials, community leaders and the captains of industry throughout Athens.