Aug. 15, 2025 Capitol Beat News Georgia unemployment rate down to 3.4% Dave Williams reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.4% last month, down from 3.5% in June, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Georgia joblessness was eight-tenths of a point lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.2%. Technical analysis. Vector illustration. Technical analysis helps traders...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Aug. 14, 2025 WSB Radio Metro Atlanta population grows to estimated 5.3 million residents Miles Montgomery reports that the Atlanta Regional Commission said the region added 64,400 new residents during the past year to grow the 11-county metro Atlanta population to an estimated 5.3 million. The population within the city of Atlanta is 542,715, ARC data shows. Aug. 14, 2025...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Aug. 13, 2025 Capitol Beat News University System of Georgia packs huge economic punch Dave Williams reports that the University System of Georgia (USG) generated $23.1 billion in economic impact in fiscal 2024, while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their college degrees, according to two studies released Tuesday. The economic impact total...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Aug. 12, 2025 Norcross Southern Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad Staff reports that Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced an agreement to create America’s first transcontinental railroad. These legendary companies will seamlessly connect over 50,000 route miles across 43 states from the East Coast to the West...| Georgia Trend Magazine
For 75 years, the Georgia Mountain Fair has been helping families create memories they’ll never forget. On top of the carnival rides, flower show, a pioneer village with an exhibit hall and arts & crafts, there will be celebrations over the 10 days to commemorate their big anniversary. Concertgoers can enjoy Gene Watson & The Bellamy Brothers, Herman’s Hermits starring...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Aug. 11, 2025 Capitol Beat News Georgia Milestones: students improve in math and other subjects but struggle in English Ty Tagami reports that Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area. English Language Arts scores fell in all but two of the seven grade levels that...| Georgia Trend Magazine
The Same House, an Atlanta-based community service organization, is holding its Beloved Benefit on August 14 at the Woodruff Arts Center. Each year, the benefit raises money for local organizations. This year’s organizations are Atlanta Technical College, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, City of Refuge, Latin American Association, Morehouse School of Medicine, New Life Community Alliance, Partners for...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Aug. 8, 2025 Savannah Morning News Lending Tree report ranks Georgia 9th in nation for construction Staff reports, according to a new report by online loan shopping website Lending Tree, Georgia ranks within the Top 10 states for the construction industry. At No. 9, Georgia’s median wage for construction workers increased by 8.7% as the national median wage grew by 21%...| Georgia Trend Magazine
East Lake Golf Club, the home course of Bobby Jones revitalized in the 1990’s by the late Tom Cousins, is again the unforgettable backdrop to the PGA’s final event of the season – the TOUR Championship. Historic Course: East Lake Golf Club hosts the PGA TOUR Championship each August. Photo credit: Evan Schiller From August 20-24, golfers and spectators will...| Georgia Trend Magazine
Aug. 7, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Surf’s up, GA! Permanent surfing wave coming to Columbus on the Chattahoochee. Here are the details Sundi Rose reports that Uptown Columbus has announced its boldest riverfront project yet: a permanent surfing wave on the Chattahoochee located between the Fourteenth Street pedestrian and the Thirteenth Street vehicular bridge. Steve Morse, president and CEO of Uptown,...| Georgia Trend Magazine
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