Georgia’s Economy, Like the Nation’s, Will Hold Steady in 2026
Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026. That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level next year.
Four Georgia Engineering Institutions Join Mercer University as Academic Members of Statewide Aerospace & Defense Alliance
The Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance announced yesterday the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University have joined Mercer University as academic members of the statewide Alliance, marking a major expansion of Georgia’s unified approach to aerospace and defense workforce development.
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Southern Company Foundation Awards $3M for HBCU Endowed Professorships
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House Committee Examines House Bill 812, A Two Part Bill with Big Implications
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SPEAR Act Caselog Shows Holiday Scams Remain Prevalent, Raffensperger Warns
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Bloomberg Law 2026 Report Forecasts Key Legal Industry Trends
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Americans Dust Off Their Passports as They Choose a European Backdrop This Holiday Season
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Allstate Holiday Driver Report: How to Stay Safe During Winter's Most Dangerous Travel Days
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Colony Bank Named One of American Banker’s Best Banks to Work for in 2025
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Georgia Public Broadcasting to Spotlight Dougherty County’s Gifted Program
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Regional Leaders Chart a New Way Forward at Inaugural Forestry Solutions Summit
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Chick-fil-A VP of Field Operations Michael Lage: Every Moment Matters
Recent Features
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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Ranked #2 Among Georgia’s Top Large Hospitals by Georgia Trend
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Georgia, according to ...
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Good news for Georgia families and businesses: Georgia Power has reached an agreement with ...
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Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities
The Georgia Cities Foundation has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia ...
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Cleve Fann: Georgia’s Growth Drives Jobs & Investment Powered By Reliable & Affordable Energy
Through the third quarter of 2025, economic development activities have resulted in $3.4 billion ...
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia
AT&T Georgia and its President, Riley Blount, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award ...
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Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board
Georgia’s High Demand Career List for 2026 – a strategic blueprint for workforce development ...
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Mike Gonzalez of Pro Outdoor, Winter Landscaping Tips
President of Pro Outdoor, Mike Gonzalez, shares valuable tips on winter landscaping and preparing for the arrival of spring.
Robert Bunch of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Advanced Access
President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Robert Bunch discusses their innovative health plan, Advanced Access, and their commitment to whole person health to reduce costs.
Tony Duckworth of the Albany Area YMCA, Annual Day of Giving
President & CEO of the Albany Area YMCA Tony Duckworth shares details on their annual Day of Giving on December 10th and how to get involved.
Travis Dommert of OneDigital, Rethinking Stress
Senior Vice President for Talent at OneDigital Travis Dommert talks about the different types of stress and what you can do to harness the benefits of stress.
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