University System of Georgia Drives Record $25.1B Economic Impact
The University System of Georgia generated a record $25.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2025 – an 8.9% increase over last year, according to a new economic impact report. At the same time, a companion study shows a USG degree continues to pay off for students, adding more than $1.4 million to a graduate’s lifetime earnings.
Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward
Leadership often reveals itself in moments of action—when leaders step forward to solve problems, bring people together and create opportunities for others to succeed. Throughout her term as president of the Georgia Municipal Association, College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has embraced that responsibility.
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2026 Proxy Season: Human Capital, Environmental, and Social Proposals Decline by Over 30%
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Malwarebytes Research: Gen Z Embraces AI, but Doesn't Trust the Internet It's Creating
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The Home Depot Announces Interim Management Plans While CEO Takes Temporary Medical Leave
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Georgia Tax Revenues Remained Strong in July, Bolstered by the Sales Tax
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Working for Something Bigger than Himself: Underwriter Matt Epps
For auto underwriter Matt Epps, working at Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance means being part of something bigger. He’s proud to help provide quality insurance for Georgia families while supporting the largest membership-based organization dedicated to Georgia agriculture. It’s insurance you can feel good about, built to serve communities and support Georgia’s farm families.
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