Tag: GaBiz

or aerospace and defense technology start-up Hermeus, everything comes down to speed.First, there’s the obvious: The Atlanta-based company, with facilities in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Jacksonville, Florida, is on a mission to develop hypersonic commercial passenger aircraft. Those high-tech planes could hurtle from New York to London in 90 minutes, compared to the standard seven hours.

Many of Natalie Morhous’s earliest memories involve RaceTrac, the company started by her grandfather in 1934. “RaceTrac is a part of who I am,” says Morhous, who became CEO in January 2024 after serving as the company’s president for five years.

Ever the artist, Leavell is passionate about the aesthetic of the woods and the peace and inspiration that comes from a woodland stroll. But he’s equally ardent about the practical side of sustainable tree farming.

Ellijay is known as the “apple capital of Georgia.” & the family-run B.J. Reece Orchards is one of the area’s top attractions.

Flying out of the state has never been easier—or more comfortable—thanks to these new and upcoming options.