Exotic destinations throughout the world. Luxury accommodations that include gourmet meals prepared by five-star chefs. Experienced, knowledgeable and attentive guides. If these sound like they’d be a good fit for a family member’s or friend’s bucket list, a travel experience with Aggressor Adventures could be the perfect holiday gift. The Augusta company has been in the adventure-making business for 35 years, taking more than 300,000 people on the trip of a lifetime – in high style. Customers can choose multi-day diving experiences on one of the firm’s 26 liveaboard yachts, Nile River cruises or Sri Lankan safaris. Diving locations run

It’s been a busy few months for Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. The wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics unveiled it’s new flagship jet, the Gulfstream G700, which is the most spacious, best-performing aircraft in the business-jet industry. The company says its new G700 offers customers proven ultra-long range, speed, a cutting-edge cabin and an innovative flight deck. Delivery of the G700 is expected in 2022. In addition, Gulfstream recently delivered one of its popular G500 jets to the first European customer following certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Introduced in 2014, the G500 combines cabin innovation and next-generation

Our state has a reading problem. Only 42% of Georgia public school children are reading proficiently by the end of third grade, according to 2019 Georgia Department of Education (DOE) figures. In an effort to promote early-age literacy and foster a love for reading, WellStar Health System has teamed up with the Rotary Club of Marietta and the Rotary Clubs of Smyrna and Atlanta Brasil (whose members are Brazilian) to launch a new community literacy initiative. Entitled “Legacy of Love and Learning,” the program was previewed at the Rotary Club of Marietta’s 100th anniversary celebration in November. In support of

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The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has announced the first tenant for its new industrial park near Rincon. A&R Logistics, a Louisville, Ky.-firm that transports plastic pellets to overseas markets, will lease 600,000 square feet in a building to be constructed by OmniTRAX. OmniTRAX, a transportation management company out of Denver, partnered with the IDA to develop the 2,700-acre industrial park on land that has been vacant for over a decade. The $92-million project includes a new building and a rail yard, which should be completed by the end of next year. A&R Logistics will transport plastic pellets by