Atlanta Forward: Regional economy

Some day, Georgia farmers will use aerial drones as routinely as tractors and mechanical cotton harvesters. Likewise for other industries. Today a state official outlines how Georgia is preparing to capitalize on drone use, a practice expected to add jobs and have an economic impact across multiple sectors. Another guest writer deals with an emerging investment concept: crowdfunding. And a third writer talks about the GATE agricultural tax exemption program.

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