March 2025 Features

• Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity

  March 11, 2025

  J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.

• Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth

  March 11, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.

• TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 10, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.

• Georgia Tourism Industry Presents $5 Billion Check to Governor Kemp, Representing State and Local Tax Revenue Generated by Tourism

  March 07, 2025

  The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus joined Governor Kemp and tourism industry professionals from across the state on Wednesday, March 5 to recognize the significant impact and importance of Georgia’s tourism industry.

• 2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders

  March 06, 2025

  The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.

• A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events

  March 05, 2025

  Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.

• Business Owners Optimistic on National and Local Economy

  March 04, 2025

  PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized business owners, which concluded Feb. 4th, indicates sustained optimism not just for their own businesses, but for the national and local economies as well.

• UGA Researcher: Burnout From Financial Stress May Lower Job Satisfaction

  March 03, 2025

  Stress from work can often leave people feeling tired and overwhelmed. Anxiety in other parts of life could make this even worse, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.