April 2017 Features

  • Previewing Georgia’s Inaugural World Trade Day Conference; Behind the Scenes with Chair Diane Alleva Cáceres PhD

    April 28, 2017

    Georgia CEO catches up with Diane Alleva Cáceres, PhD for a special behind the scenes preview of Georgia’s inaugural 2017 World Trade Day Conference. During our time together, Dr. Alleva Cáceres shares insights about the conference lineup, speakers, panels and activities, as well as Georgia’s current and impressive state of international commerce including an estimated $121 billion in trade between Georgia and the world in 2016.

  • Georgia College Preps Students for Jobs in State’s Burgeoning Movie Industry

    April 27, 2017

    Georgia College’s first course in moviemaking prepares students to work in the state’s $7 billion industry, dubbed “Hollywood of the South.” Only five of 30 schools in the University System of Georgia – and four schools in the Technical College System of Georgia – have partnered with the Georgia Film Academy to offer “Introduction to On-Set Film Production.”

  • Power Brokers, Fuel Experts Discuss Drivers Behind Georgia Energy Mix

    April 27, 2017

    Georgia’s diverse power and clean energy producing companies met recently for the fourth annual “Energy Brunch and Learn” roundtable discussion to determine the driving forces behind the state’s renewable resources.

  • Open Streets Macon Returns May 21st, Opens Call for Activity Partners

    April 24, 2017

    Open Streets Macon returns Sunday, May 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm. Maconites will be treated to 1.5 miles of car-free streets from the Washington Memorial Library to A. L. Miller Village.

  • America’s Swimming Pool Company Wins Best of the Best Award by Entrepreneur Magazine

    April 21, 2017

    ASP - America’s Swimming Pool Company is the nation's largest pool cleaning, repair and renovation franchise system. This company began as a one-man operation and has quickly developed a reputation as the “best of the best” in the swimming pool service industry.

  • Georgia Hospitals Contribute $47.8B to State's Economy

    April 19, 2017

    While Georgia hospitals are known for being the guardians of community health for the state’s more than 10 million residents, hospitals also play a huge role in bolstering Georgia’s economic health by pumping nearly $47.8 billion into the state’s economy in 2015 according to a recently released report by the Georgia Hospital Association.

  • Peyton Anderson Foundation Announces $500,000 to Fund Ideas that Inspire Bibb County Educators and Students

    April 12, 2017

    The Peyton Anderson Foundation announces the Teach to Inspire Project, an innovative, teacher-based grant program providing creative resources for Bibb County public schools. Through the Teach to Inspire project, the Foundation seeks to inspire education in Macon-Bibb by contributing additional monies to support extraordinary efforts. Up to $500,000 in funding is available for teachers’ best ideas for their classrooms, with grants awards ranging from $250-$10,000.

  • USG Foundation Raises More Than $1.43M for Need-Based Scholarships

    April 05, 2017

    The 13th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, held on Friday, March 31st, successfully raised more than $1.43 million to promote, support, and provide need-based scholarships for students at the University System of Georgia’s twenty-eight institutions.

  • March of Dimes Continues Mission to Help Premature Babies, Fund Research

    April 04, 2017

    One year ago, Glenda Davis became the Senior Development Manager for the Macon, Columbus and Albany area March of Dimes. Working for a nonprofit wasn’t a new gig for her since she has dedicated the past 10 years of her career to finding a way to “make a difference.”

  • Star Snacks Co. LLC Expands Manufacturing to Macon-Bibb

    April 04, 2017

    Star Snacks Co. LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality branded nuts, trail mixes and dried fruits, will locate a new manufacturing facility to Macon-Bibb.