Rep. Arlene Beckles to Give Keynote Address at Fall 2025 Kennesaw State University Fintech Hackathon

State Representative to Address 200+ Students at Innovation Competition Featuring $9,000 in Prizes

ATLANTA – State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross) will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2025 Kennesaw State University Fintech Hackathon on October 24-25 at the KSU Center. The competition will award $9,000 in prizes to student teams developing solutions to fintech challenges.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Georgia’s Thriving Tech Company Can Power Our Future

By State Representative Robert Flournoy, Jr. (D-Hampton) 

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Georgia finds itself in an economic renaissance. From advanced manufacturing to fintech and film, record-breaking investments are reshaping our state and fueling opportunity in every corner. The results of this growth and progress are visible in the new construction across towns that were once overlooked, local governments with more revenue to improve infrastructure and schools and a job market that just surpassed five million positions for the first time in our state’s history, a historic milestone. Just as importantly, the industries driving this growth are spurring upgrades to our energy infrastructure, helping ensure that prosperity is paired with reliable and more affordable energy for Georgia families and businesses.

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