Wednesday Conversation: Regional Economy

Cultural ties link Ghanaians with African-Americans. So does the growing promise of two-way trade. Our lead column highlights current and potential business investment opportunities between this region and the West African country. The second column explores “Internet bullying” and outlines what businesses can do to manage and protect their online reputations.

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New American-British trade deal benefits cities from London to Atlanta

The United Kingdom's new Modern Industrial Strategy benefits U.S. states like Georgia, which is a leader in key economic sectors such as fintech.

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Being a dad isn’t hard. It’s the other stuff around you that becomes harder

'Liberal Redneck Manifesto' author and comedian Corey Ryan Forrester shares his observations about being the father of a little boy and what's hard and easy about being a dad.

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Rivian to employ 500 at new East Coast HQ along Atlanta Beltline

Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Thursday it will establish an East Coast headquarters in Atlanta with hundreds of employees.

Derek Dooley taps Brian Kemp’s inner circle for possible Georgia Senate bid

Aides to Gov. Brian Kemp have signed on with Derek Dooley, signaling the former football coach may jump into the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

Who doesn’t like the beach at St. Simons? Nesting sea turtles

St. Simons Island is home to only 1 of the 1,700-plus loggerhead nests laid along Georgia’s coast so far this year. A pending lighting ordinance update may boost activity.