by Baker Owens | Nov 17, 2025 | News, News 2
A new study from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business has shown major impact from Georgia ports. More than 650,000 jobs in the state are now sustained by the state’s ports, comprising some 12 percent of total state employment. That number is up...
by Baker Owens | Nov 14, 2025 | News, News 2
In a move not unexpected but significant for its unprecedented nature, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Board re-elected Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as chair of its board of directors. The new two-year term will start in January. As the only nominee,...
by Baker Owens | Nov 7, 2025 | News, News 2
After weeks of working without pay, air traffic controllers and other federal aviation employees are starting to feel the pinch and the Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to alleviate stress and ensure safety standards during the extended shutdown...
by Baker Owens | Nov 4, 2025 | News, News 2
Some $600,000 in funding will be going to 62 groups across 48 counties thanks to the 2026 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards from the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team....
by Baker Owens | Oct 31, 2025 | News, News 2
More than 1,500 metro Atlanta leaders and officials attended the recent Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) 2025 State of the Region to get a status check and discuss critical challenges look ahead. The theme of this year’s event was “Innovation Unleashed,”...