Upcoming ‘Futures Fair’ Designed to Connect Students with Career Pathway Options, Strengthen Local Workforce Pipeline
Every eighth-grade student in the Clarke County School District will get an immersive glimpse into many possible high-demand career opportunities available to them at the upcoming “Wonders of Work” Futures Fair to be held at Athens Technical College on March 6th.
Georgia Chamber Hosts First State of Higher Education
Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber, in conjunction with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, hosted the 2026 State of Higher Education at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Alabama & Georgia End Decades-Long Legal Conflict
No blood was shed, but it will go down as one of the longer conflicts in memory. Last week, Alabama finally raised a white flag after nearly four decades of legal battles with Georgia in one front of what came to be known as the “Tri-State Water Wars,” which included Florida.
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UGA Gains Six More National Academy Of Inventors Senior Members
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Georgia Receives Federal Approval for $218.8M GREAT Health Program
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Georgia Humanities Announces New Board Members & Board Leadership
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Georgia Senate Focuses on Tax Breaks, the Mentally Ill in Mid-year Budget
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Business Travel Overtakes Leisure as Primary Driver of Private Aviation in 2026
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Popular Fast Food Chain To Open First Location In Athens Near UGA
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Terry College MS in Business and AI Program Focuses on Emerging Technology
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Georgia Lawmakers Approve Midyear Budget, Restoring Major Cuts By Adding Money
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Video
Sarah McKinney on the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year - Mercy Health Center
President & CEO of the Athens Area Community Foundation Sarah McKinney announces the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year - Mercy Health Center. She talks about the selection process and what makes this award so special.
Alison Alwes on Her New Role at Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens
Director of Development at Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens Alison Alwes talks about her new role as Director of Development and invites you to help support their mission.
Laura Whitaker of Extra Special People, The Joy Exchange
CEO of Extra Special People Laura Whitaker discusses her new book, The Joy Exchange, and the inspiration behind its creation. 100% of the proceeds of the book go back to support the mission of ESP.
Sandy Lake Previews the Upcoming 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit
Sandy Lake, the Director of Logistics for the Georgia Center of Innovation, provides an overview of the upcoming 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit and what attendees can expect. The event will be held on April 17th at the Savannah Convention Center.
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