Goodwill of North Georgia raised more than $580,000 during its 100th Anniversary Gala at Flourish Atlanta. The April 18 event honored Mayor Andre Dickens and three other individuals and organizations with the 100 Years of Impact Award. The honorees have strengthened Goodwill’s ability to create economic mobility opportunities for the people it serves. During the […]
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How Will Georgia’s Newest Laws and Budget Items Affect Families with Young Children? The GEEARS Team Weighs In
With Sine Die in the rearview mirror, we at GEEARS are reflecting upon our state legislature’s 2026 session. An ongoing focus on early literacy and the introduction of the Families First Legislative Initiative by House leadership were indicators that the needs of families with young children were high on our elected officials’ priority lists as […]
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Georgia Works makes its new home in the restored Odd Fellows building
Georgia Works reached a major milestone on April 1 when Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens attended the ribbon-cutting celebration of the nonprofit’s new home in the Odd Fellows building on Auburn Avenue. Georgia Works is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness and criminal recidivism by offering housing and employment to […]
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The Atlanta Advantage: Unlocking Georgia’s future through greater City/State partnership
When Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his fifth State of the City address this week, he spoke to an audience that extends far beyond Atlanta’s borders. That audience, our state legislature, holds the key to Georgia’s next decade of growth — a key that can only be turned through stronger, more formal city-state collaboration. Atlanta is […]
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How the Georgia PSC race shook up Alabama’s legislative session
When Democrats defeated two Republican incumbents to win seats on the Public Service Commission last November, it was considered pretty big news here in Georgia. After all, it was the first time since 2006 that a Democrat had won a statewide race.
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Building the Neuroarts Movement: Georgia State at the Crossroads of Art and Neuroscience
Across Atlanta, a vibrant new field of study is taking shape — one that blurs the boundaries between laboratory and rehearsal hall, museum and MRI suite, coding studio and concert stage. Neuroarts, as this field is known, sits at the intersection of two of humanity’s most forceful energies: artistic expression and brain power. As the […]
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Stuck in reverse: An anti-transit climate persists at the Georgia legislature
As congestion in our region gets worse, some Republican state legislators are proposing bills to limit the expansion of transit in metro Atlanta. Specifically, two bills that have been percolating in this year’s General Assembly are clearly anti-transit. One of them, HB 1377, sponsored by Rep. John Carson (R-Cobb County), would have put an eight-year […]
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Kamala Harris brings ‘107 Days’ book tour to Macon, reflects on power, community and what comes next
Former Vice President Kamala Harris brought her national “107 Days” book tour to Macon, Ga., on Feb. 11, offering a reflection on power, community and resilience during a wide-ranging conversation moderated by chef and restaurateur Mashama Bailey. The stop was part of a tour that began in New York City in September 2025 and is […]
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Georgia State University insights could shape next generation of GLP-1 treatments
Soaring in popularity, GLP-1 medications — from weekly injections to newly available pills — are rapidly reshaping how Americans think about weight loss. In fact, a recent poll finds 1 in 8 adults are now taking medications like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss or chronic conditions, and use is expected to keep rising. As researchers continue to […]
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Philanthropic leaders at Rotary, Georgia Rivers adventure, Supervillan Monologues at Dad’s
Philanthropic leaders: Atlanta needs audacious economic mobility effort The Rotary Club of Atlanta tackled “the Present and Future of Philanthropy” in Atlanta during the Feb. 9 program. Shan Cooper, a civic leader, moderated the panel, which included Rodney Bullard, CEO of Same House; Milton Little, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta; and […]
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Georgia Quail Hunt brings leaders together around economic development
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its annual quail hunt earlier this month, bringing together business leaders and state officials with a shared focus on economic development. The 37th annual Georgia Quail Hunt was held in the Albany area. More than a hunting tradition, the gathering is designed to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen […]
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Atlanta Roots Guide Georgia Tech Provost in Pursuit of Global Innovation
Growing up less than 5 miles from Georgia Tech’s campus, Raheem Beyah didn’t know how the Institute would shape his career, nor did he imagine that he would one day — as provost — shape Georgia Tech’s role as a leader in the Atlanta community and around the world. An Atlanta Public School (APS) system graduate, Beyah credits his teachers and the principals at Frederick Douglass High School for placing him on the path that […]
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The 2Gen Approach: How Philanthropy and State Government Can Invest Together in Georgia’s Youngest Children and a Stronger Economy
By Liz Blake Families are the heartbeat of Georgia, critical to the flourishing and economic health of our state. Despite their unique characteristics, I’ve come to believe there is one truth that resonates with all families: Parents cannot thrive if their children are in crisis and a child cannot succeed if his or her parents […]
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Grady Hospital’s John Haupert accepts Georgian of the Year honor
Georgia Trend, at its 100 Most Influential luncheon Jan. 29 at the Georgia Aquarium, highlighted John Haupert, president and CEO of Grady Health System, for his contributions in strengthening the leading trauma hospital in the state. The Georgia Trend luncheon is one of the most important gatherings of the year, when top leaders in the […]
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Georgia history groups announce yearlong programming for America’s 250th anniversary
Two well-known history organizations in Georgia are ringing in America’s 250th anniversary since the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a host of activations, events and resources on local and national history. Locally, the Atlanta History Center announced a major highlight: The Buckhead Center will be one of eight locations in the country to […]
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Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Economic Empowerment
By Stacey Key, CEO & President, Georgia Business Council As we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded that his vision extended far beyond civil rights. It encompassed economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all. Honoring that vision means continuing the work of removing barriers that prevent full […]
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Georgia Chamber leadership — from railroads to car manufacturing
For the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, 2026 will be a year to focus on manufacturing and workforce preparedness. Overlay that with the 2026 elections — a mega political year when most of the key statewide offices will turn over, with several constitutional officers running for higher office. Stuart Countess, president of Kia Georgia, said that […]
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Georgia State University Collaborates With Google to Expand Access to AI, Computer Science Education
Georgia State University has announced $6 million in funding from Google to establish the AI Innovation Lab. The initiative is designed to expand access to computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) education for more students in the local community. Through this partnership, Georgia State will implement an after-school AI and machine learning (ML) education program […]
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Graduation Gift Empowers Atlanta’s Rising Entrepreneurs
When Georgia Tech alumnus Christopher W. Klaus announced he would personally cover the incorporation costs for graduating Tech students who sought to launch a startup, he wanted the gift to ignite their entrepreneurial spirit and elevate Atlanta’s startup culture. For hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs, including Raghav Balasubramaniam, founder and CEO of Overcast, and Shreyas Mavanoor, […]
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GrowForward: Investing in the People Behind Georgia’s Small Business Success
For 50 years, the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) and its nonprofit partner, the Georgia Education Foundation (GEF), have stood beside small business owners across the state, helping them find opportunity, build connections, and strengthen their communities. Behind every contract, every partnership, and every milestone is an entrepreneur working tirelessly to build something meaningful. […]
