Georgia is home to some of the most recognized brands in the world—Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Delta, UPS, Chick-fil-A, Truist and others. When these companies step onto the global stage, Georgians should be there with them, helping transform that spotlight into new talent, new investment and long-term growth for the state.
Armchair ethicists may want to weigh in on how SNAP recipients spend their so-called “stamps” and other money, but there are organizations in Georgia working to make the program a greater benefit to everyone involved – the recipients, the Georgia-based industry vendors and the government.
One of the primary mechanisms used by the state is the Georgia Research and Development Tax Credit, which provides a financial incentive to companies that increase their qualified research spending within the state.
In 2025 alone the video game market generated roughly $189 billion in revenue, according to the Global Games Market Report. Meanwhile, esports is projected to reach a $7.46 billion market by 2030.
Georgia Insider sat down with the seventh-largest accounting and consulting firm in the U.S. and a member of BDO International Limited.
Forbes just declared 2026 “the year of brand storytelling,” noting that storytelling has moved “decisively out of the creative department and into the boardroom.”
“On that Monday, Atlanta canceled more than 500 flights. Nationwide, airlines had to cancel more than 4,800 flights.”
While entrepreneurship has become mainstream and romanticized by programs like Shark Tank and the lore of Silicon Valley, the journey remains intensely personal.
Young people had entertainment industry aspirations, but no real path to a sustainable career in the field.
While most people just think of the parade on Mar. 17, there are a number of events around town surrounding the “Feast of St. Patrick.”