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A Georgia city restaffed its economic development office after seven months and shifted focus to helping the 90% of local businesses with fewer than 20 employees thrive. The team is connecting with Hispanic business owners, honoring legacy companies, and working with nearly full occupancy across retail and industrial spaces.
A Georgia firefighter endured nearly a year of wrong treatment before finding the right diagnosis at City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta. Now he's thriving and teaching fellow first responders about cancer risks and the power of second opinions.
Twenty-three students walked across the stage this May at Georgia's Monroe County Achievement Center, a specialized school helping teens catch up on credits and succeed despite past challenges. The graduation marks another win for a program that's keeping the county's graduation rate strong. ##
A historic African American cemetery in College Park, abandoned for decades, is being brought back to life by volunteers honoring the city's Black pioneers. Among the 700 graves are veterans, educators, and trailblazers whose legacies were nearly lost to overgrowth.
Ten outstanding Georgia high school seniors just scored full rides worth $18,000 each through a 61-year-old scholarship program that's now awarded over $7 million. The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarships will cover their college costs for four years at top universities.
The Kell Longhorns baseball team entered playoffs as the fourth seed with a losing streak and 17-13 record. They swept three straight opponents to claim their school's first-ever state championship.
Georgia has cut its poverty rate by nearly two-thirds in just five years, lifting 840,000 people out of poverty since 2020. The country's economic boom and targeted policies now have officials believing they can eliminate extreme poverty entirely by 2030.
The United States now has 825 clean energy manufacturing facilities creating jobs in all 50 states, with workers earning 35% more than the national average. Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia are leading the boom that's adding $31 billion to the economy. ##
Researchers at the University of Georgia discovered why turtles constantly risk their lives crossing highways, and the answer could save thousands of them. The solution is surprisingly simple and benefits both wildlife and drivers.
Georgia Tech claimed its first ACC Baseball Championship since 2014 with a dominant 13-6 victory over North Carolina, becoming the first team in 13 years to win both the regular season and tournament titles. The Yellow Jackets' explosive offense and historic tournament performance have them heading into the NCAA Championship with serious momentum.
Margie Crawford and Corky Bowers turned retirement into something more meaningful: volunteering at a hospital gift shop where they help families celebrate new life and comfort those facing loss. Their story shows how purpose, not paychecks, keeps retirees thriving.
A first-year head coach just led Georgia Tech to sweep both the ACC regular season and tournament titles for the first time in 13 years. The Yellow Jackets crushed UNC 13-6 while junior Drew Burress made history with his record-breaking 58th career home run.
The Georgia Bulldogs made history Sunday with an 11-1 victory over Arkansas, claiming their first SEC Tournament championship ever. After a nearly three-hour rain delay, the team's red-hot offense delivered a dominant performance that sealed the milestone win.
Twenty soldiers from Georgia traveled to Killeen, Texas, and turned their military training break into a food distribution mission serving hundreds of families. The volunteers sorted produce, restocked shelves, and helped deliver fresh groceries to families facing food insecurity.
A handyman turned a Power Wheels Barbie Dream Camper into a street-legal vehicle that costs just $3 to fill up. His hot pink ride saves him $57 every time he skips the gas station.
Georgia Tech researchers have created "thinking microscopes" that use AI to actively participate in scientific discovery, not just collect data. These AI lab assistants could dramatically speed up breakthrough research in energy, medicine, and materials science.
Down 2-0 at halftime, the Stratford Eagles stormed back to win 3-2 in double overtime, keeping their perfect season alive. Eighth grader Maddie Biesterfeld scored the dramatic winner with just three minutes left.
Qcells is investing $2.5 billion to build new solar manufacturing facilities in northwest Georgia, creating 2,500 good-paying jobs by 2024. The expansion will make the company the only fully-integrated solar panel manufacturer in America.
Five Georgia small businesses just earned the state's highest recognition for their innovation and community impact. From a bodega in Savannah to a tech company in rural Ocilla, these entrepreneurs are proving that success and service go hand in hand.
A Southern chicken chain is turning a 20-minute charge into a delicious pit stop. Bojangles just opened its first electric vehicle charging station in Savannah, Georgia, pioneering what it calls the "charge-and-dine" experience.
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