February 2026 Features

• City of Valdosta Honored with 2026 Visionary City Award for HEART Program

  February 03, 2026

  The City of Valdosta is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 Visionary City Award honoree, presented by the Georgia Municipal Association in collaboration with Georgia Trend. The award recognizes cities that demonstrate thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and a commitment to improving quality of life for their residents.

• Ace Electric Named One of the 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation

  February 02, 2026

  Ace Electric is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, an honor awarded by the National Association for Business Resources. This prestigious national recognition highlights organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to innovative business practices and outstanding human resource strategies.

• Governor Kemp Announces Third Round of Rural Site Development Grants

  February 02, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced the third round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority. With $4.3 million included in this latest allotment, the total investment committed to rural site development projects since the program’s launch in FY 2025 is now up to $21 million.

• Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Continues with Family-Friendly Events

  February 02, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society's Georgia History Festival continues in February with a weekend of educational events for students and families in recognition of the founding of Georgia on February 12th, 1733. Taking place on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, the festivities begin with the Colonial Faire & Muster at Wormsloe State Historic Site. The weekend wraps up on February 8 with the statewide tradition of Super Museum Sunday.