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Last year, Whitney Nell Stewart was a newcomer to her role as executive director of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society as she began to anticipate America’s 250th birthday. She was surprised to see few public events scheduled. It didn’t seem right for an area as steeped in and proud of its history as Coastal Georgia. And just like that, “Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration” was born.

Learn more about the group's lecture series and events in the Local Flavor section of our Brunswick-Golden Isles article: https://tinyurl.com/yckdmcmt

Who do you think are the state’s most effective lawyers?

Each December, Georgia Trend magazine’s annual Legal Elite listing highlights the state’s most effective lawyers, as chosen by their peers, in 15 different practice areas. While you may not nominate yourself, you may nominate attorneys in your own firm, as long as you nominate an equal or greater number of attorneys outside the firm.

Nominations are open through July 3 at 5pm.

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Here's another installment of our Unofficial Guide, featuring things to eat, places to visit, things to do, and stores to shop. This list was put together with World Cup visitors in mind, because watching them enjoy our state and country has shown there is SO MUCH out there for us all to explore!

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If you haven't, check out the digital version of this month's magazine and visit our advertisers to learn more about them.

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Atlanta’s Next Era: What happens when cities stop asking what to build next and start asking what’s worth reinventing?

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From Landmark to Reborn Opportunity - Georgia Trend Magazine What Will Define the Next Phase of Growth in Georgia? For decades, Atlanta’s growth was measured by what got built next. New towers, new districts, and large-scale office and mixed-use developments reshaped the skyline, expanded the city, and helped establish Georgia as one of the country’s stro...

Today is the day we've been waiting for. The day the world comes to play - Spain vs Cabo Verde, specifically.

Atlanta welcomes the world and the FIFA World Cup.

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Caryl Smith Gilbert, UGA's men’s and women’s track and field coach, was recently named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Women’s Coach of the Year as well as the 2026 South Region Women’s Coach of the Year. She has already won two national championships: the 2025 women’s outdoor and the 2026 women’s indoor titles. It's likely this success could continue for years to come, according to Loran Smith in this month's magazine.

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Georgia Bulldogs Track & Field and Cross Country

What many businesses have in common is not a lack of vision, but a lack of accessible capital paired with practical guidance. That gap is exactly what the Decide DeKalb Development Authority Loan Fund is designed to address. Learn how this fund is helping create strong and healthy small businesses in DeKalb County: https://tinyurl.com/4znzrm7r

Decide DeKalb Has $2.5 Million for Small Businesses - Georgia Trend Magazine Investing in Small Businesses with Access Up to $150,000 DeKalb County has long been home to ambitious entrepreneurs, independent retailers, and growing service-based businesses. In a county defined by scale and resilience, building or growing a business can sometimes feel like trying to move Stone....

“We believe the cornerstone of a healthy community is access to quality jobs,” Jansen Tidmore, president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce says, “and we’re ensuring that those opportunities can continue to exist for our residents.”

Columbus owes its growth to collaboration, tourism, and the presence of the military base. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/bd2aa96z

New medical facilities, sea drones, headquarter moves, and a new 8000-seat arena are highlighted in this month's economic development report. See what's happening around the state: https://tinyurl.com/4x34rd8c