“I was really excited to be appointed to the tourism study committee,” Halpern said. “To know that we can do more to attract more people to our state so they can enjoy all the things that those of us who live here every day know about us.”
Despite changes in sports, society, economics and popular culture, the appeal of the annual professional golf tournament hasn’t faded, its economic impact has not waned, and its gorgeous grounds have consistently set the stage for some of the best moments in the sport each Masters season.
If the housing market is down two percent from where it was a year ago one might worry that this could be a trend. With everything else going on in the world, we might expect to see a further decline in market value for housing in the state. But how accurate is this “Zestimate”?
For Georgia this is far more than a sporting event. It is a defining moment, a chance to showcase who we are and what we stand for on the world stage. It is also a test of our readiness. The impressions visitors take home will shape how Georgia is viewed long after the final whistle blows.
Georgia is positioning itself as a key player in the global data center boom, leveraging strong infrastructure, supportive policy, and multibillion-dollar investments.
Georgia’s film tax credit isn’t just for Hollywood — it’s a powerful, underused edge for Atlanta brands and agencies.
Macon’s music, culture, and major events are fueling a new era of economic growth—see what’s driving the momentum and what lies ahead.
As every state in the U.S. grapples with the issue of healthcare, Georgia has its own dilemma.
For decades, universities operated as default gateways: four years in, degree out, career to follow. That model assumed time, patience and a broadly shared belief that the credential itself justified the cost. That assumption is being questioned. More and more students and families are turning away from rigidity, time-to-value and debt without clarity.
In an increasingly expensive world, some lawmakers are fighting to lower Georgia’s income tax. Can they come up with the funds to do it?