by Nick T. Place | Oct 7, 2025 | The Forum
Georgia has always been a place where agricultural innovation finds a home. From cotton and peanuts to peaches and poultry, Georgia’s agricultural operations have shaped the economy, the culture and the identity of our state. And at the University of Georgia,...
by State Sen. Larry Walker, III | Oct 2, 2025 | The Forum
Agriculture has been and continues to be the backbone of our state. It feeds our families, fuels our economy and sustains communities from Clinch to Murray County. Fall has officially arrived, and you don’t have to look far to see cotton fields turning white,...
by Gary Wisenbaker | Oct 1, 2025 | The Forum
In late August, the Georgia Supreme Court delivered a unanimous and consequential decision in Gateway Pines Hahira, LP v. Lowndes County Board of Tax Assessors. It clarifies that county tax assessors may use the income approach when valuing affordable housing...
by Mason Ailstock | Sep 29, 2025 | The Forum
On October 13, Atlanta’s Woodruff Arts Center— home to some of Georgia’s most iconic cultural institutions— becomes more than a stage for the arts. It will serve as a platform for discovery, dialogue and collaboration. The Rowen Convergence Summit, now in its...
by State Sen. Freddie Powell Sims | Sep 26, 2025 | The Forum
When public education embraces economic development, it identifies goals, strategies and numerous systems to support the local economy. The most critical characteristic of community growth and prosperity is education. An educated population eliminates academic,...
by Brent Stubbs | Sep 25, 2025 | The Forum
I am Meta Pro 19, the 19th employee hired at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Ellabell, Georgia. This is my story. For 10 years before joining Hyundai, I helped thousands of Georgians from all walks of life find better careers through...
