The business of Georgia is business, and how. So says Site Selection magazine, the national publication that placed Georgia No. 1 in its annual rankings of the best states in which to establish a private business. Criteria included construction and expansion of business facilities and infrastructure, tax burdens for businesses, and assessments of states’ business climates by corporate real estate executives. This feather in the cap for Georgia can only help Gov. Nathan Deal and industry leaders as they continue to promote business expansion and economic growth in the state. RISING
Georgia’s first female Senate Whip
As Democrats and Republicans swore in their leadership for the 2025-26 Biennium, one state senator made history. State Sen. Kim Jackson, D-Stone Mountain, was sworn in as the Senate Democratic Caucus Whip, making her the first female Whip in the history of the Georgia Senate. “This milestone is a testament to our progress as a legislative body, paving the way for many more women to step into leadership positions within the Senate,” said Jackson. RISING…