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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40 International Students Selected for 2026-2027 Class of The Georgia Rotary Student Program.
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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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