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Aug 18, 2025 Why Georgia Stays on Top: Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next
In Georgia, success in economic development is more than a streak. It is a strategy. After a decade as the No. 1 state for business...
Jul 21, 2025 Bringing Art Home: How One Rural Town Transformed Access to the Arts with Georgia Council for the Arts’ Traveling Exhibit
For the Euharlee Welcome Center and History Museum, the opportunity to host a traveling art exhibit in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA)...
Jun 9, 2025 Georgia Committed to Film Industry Success
Georgia continues to increase its competitiveness by being responsive to the needs of the industry. In addition to streamlined audit procedures, two bills recently signed...
May 15, 2025 Op-Ed: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Op-Ed: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership By Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development As published in...
Apr 17, 2025 ‘Art of Georgia’ Exhibition: Celebrating Creativity, Inspiring Leadership
Georgia’s talent and beauty are on full display with the latest “Art of Georgia V: Landscapes” exhibit, a collaboration between the Office of the Governor...
Mar 11, 2025 Georgia Celebrates 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Champion
Poetry has the power to inspire, build confidence, and give students a voice – and again this year, one Georgia student is taking that voice...
Jan 7, 2025 How Georgia Communities Help Attract Film Production
Georgia is a global production hub: In 2024 alone, film and TV productions spent $2.6 billion, sparking economic growth in cities and towns statewide. The...
Dec 17, 2024 Georgia Council for the Arts Grants Power and Preserve Community Creativity
Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) fosters creativity and builds thriving communities through grants to arts organizations and other nonprofit entities across the state. These...
Sep 27, 2024 Grants From Georgia Council for the Arts Support Diverse Organizations
A nonprofit that supports community members with disabilities. An arts center that is a respite for artists seeking residencies and workshops. A garden picturesque display...
May 6, 2024 Get the Ball Rolling for New Success
Like in sports, landing the next big win in a community does not happen overnight. Bringing home the gold in economic development requires the right...