Features
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Georgia Economic Development Investments Break New Record
September 15, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced another year of steady growth for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2025, supporting 423 facility expansions and new locations.
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Data Reveals Political Minefield in the Workplace and the Generosity Defense
September 12, 2025
The 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals a concerning rise in political disruption, creating new challenges for leaders trying to build a unified, positive, and generous culture. The report reveals where executives and employees feel most vulnerable to political tensions at work.
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VSU President Richard Carvajal to Depart After Accepting New Position in California
September 11, 2025
Valdosta State University President Richard Carvajal has been named the next president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
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Georgia Power Partners with GPB & Georgia Historical Society to Relaunch "Today In Georgia History" Series
September 11, 2025
Georgia Power has partnered with Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting to refresh and relaunch the Emmy award-winning series “Today in Georgia History.” This relaunch aligns with the start of the new school year and the 250th anniversary of the United States. "Today in Georgia History" will be available across GPB’s statewide network, reaching nine television stations and 21 radio stations.
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Valdosta School Board Approves WIN Regional College & Career Academy Board
September 09, 2025
Another step forward in workforce development! The Valdosta Board of Education has officially approved the Board of Directors for the WIN Regional College & Career Academy.
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VSU Degree Builds Foundation for Lifetime of Freedom, Opportunity, Progress
September 05, 2025
A high school graduate who earns a bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University will earn nearly $1.4 million more during their lifetime, bringing their average work-life earnings to a little more than $3.1 million.
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The Loyalty Paradox – Getting Generosity ‘Right’ Has Real Business Consequences
September 05, 2025
While leaders focus on external market pressures, the 2025 Business Generosity Report suggests a surprising retention challenge is quietly unfolding within their organizations.
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General Assembly Looking to Reinvigorate State-run Venture Capital Fund
September 04, 2025
Georgia lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a state-run venture capital fund that was created a dozen years ago.
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Why Georgia Stays on Top: GDEcD's Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next
September 03, 2025
In a recent interview with Site Selection magazine, Georgia Department of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Misti Martin shared how the state’s strong partnerships, infrastructure investments, and business-first mindset continue to deliver.
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Georgia Job Growth Expected To Accelerate in 2026 as Economy Adapts to Global Shifts
September 02, 2025
Georgia is enduring its fair share of hits, ranging in spectrum from federal layoffs and spending cuts, less tourism from abroad to a pullback in film and TV spending by big Hollywood studios. But the Peach State’s multifaceted economy is also benefiting from a boom in data center construction, continued in-migration of retirees, and an expected boost to the state’s aerospace industry due to European NATO nations pledging to boost defense spending in the coming years.
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Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Lead Economic Mission to South America
August 28, 2025
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.
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Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives ITS Lifetime Achievement Award
August 28, 2025
At the 2025 Intelligent Transportation Systems World Congress, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, was honored by his election to the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the winner of the ITS Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.
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Georgia Ports Economic Impact Jumps 7% in 2024
August 27, 2025
Port activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 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 has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to fiscal year 2023, the period covered by the previous study.
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Health Connect South 2025: Atlanta’s Premier Health Collaboration Event Returns with Stellar Speaker Line-Up
August 27, 2025
Health Connect South, the Southeast’s leading healthcare collaboration gathering, is returning on September 17 at the Georgia Aquarium to unite innovators, policy leaders, health executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs under the theme of forging meaningful regional partnerships.
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USG Foundation Raises $4.5M, Honors Don Waters & Launches the DREAMS Scholarship for Georgia
August 26, 2025
The University System of Georgia Foundation announced a major step forward in student support during its 21st annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, which raised more than $4.5 million this past weekend from generous sponsors to expand need-based scholarships for USG students across the state.
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Sen. Ossoff, Reps. Bishop, Carter, Collins, and Scott Headline the 2025 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon
August 26, 2025
On August 20, 2025, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Congressional Luncheon, the premier event convening Georgia’s federal elected officials and the statewide business community.
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Georgia Aerospace Firms Launch Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance
August 25, 2025
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, FlightSafety International, and RTX today announced the formation of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance, a new, statewide organization dedicated to advancing Georgia’s aerospace and defense industries through strategic collaboration and advocacy.
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Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Wins Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition
August 22, 2025
Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia. The announcement was made during the Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Congressional Luncheon.
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Beyond Philanthropy: Generosity Redefined by Today's Workforce
August 22, 2025
The 2025 Business Generosity Report, released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, confirms that the definition of business generosity has fundamentally changed, and executives appear to be doubling down on strategies based on an outdated definition.
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Bert Brantley: Building Georgia’s Workforce Through the Fostering Success Act
August 21, 2025
Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging Georgia’s business leaders to take advantage of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit as a powerful, no-cost way to invest in the state’s future workforce.
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AT&T, Human I-T Provide 250 Laptops and Backpacks to Valdosta Students
August 20, 2025
AT&T and Human I-T provided the Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta with 250 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies today to distribute to Valdosta students and families.
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Georgia Film Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility at Assembly Studios
August 20, 2025
The Georgia Film Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art instructional facility at Assembly Studios yesterday. The grand opening marked a significant milestone in Georgia’s film industry, showcasing the state’s commitment to workforce development and innovation.
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SGMC Health Foundation Launches $25 Million Groundbreaking Growth Campaign to Transform Healthcare Across South Georgia
August 19, 2025
The SGMC Health Foundation officially launched Groundbreaking Growth, a $25 million capital campaign dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare in South Georgia.
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USG Graduates Stand to Earn $1.4 Million Thanks to their Degrees
August 19, 2025
The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.
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U.S. Postal Service Reveals New Forever Stamp Design Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter
August 18, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died last December, at the age of 100. The Postal Service plans to release the stamp for purchase on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, on what would have been former President Carter's 101st birthday.