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• 2023 Georgia Government Communicators Conference

  News, September 29, 2023

• Albany Chamber of Commerce's Star Business of the Week: Feeding The Valley Food Bank

  News, September 28, 2023

• 2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Highlights the Power of Giving Back with #GAgivesThanks

  Features, September 28, 2023

  With schools well into their new academic year and the lingering heat of summer still in the air, Georgia nonprofits find themselves gearing up for the upcoming season of giving. This year, the importance of this season is magnified due to a challenging landscape: a nationwide drop in donations juxtaposed with a significant surge in the demand for their vital services.

• Cities Connect: Ethics for City Officials

  News, September 28, 2023

• The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation's Summer Internship is Now Accepting Project/Host Site Applications

  News, September 27, 2023

• Georgia Is Attracting Wealthy Millennials

  News, September 27, 2023

• LaGrange College Signs Agreement with PCOM Georgia to Benefit Students Seeking Degrees in Medicine and Pharmacy

  News, September 25, 2023

• 2023’s Best & Worst States for Teachers, WalletHub Study

  News, September 25, 2023

• Carol Tomé & Dr. Louis Sullivan Named 2024 Georgia Trustees

  Features, September 22, 2023

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis Sullivan, founding Dean and President of the Morehouse School of Medicine and the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees.

• Gov. Kemp Accepts James A. Van Fleet Award from The Korea Society

  News, September 21, 2023

• New Agreement Provides a Pathway for Young Harris College Students to Enter PCOM Georgia's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

  News, September 21, 2023

• These 6 US Airports Named Best in the WORLD for Restaurant Choices

  News, September 21, 2023

• Albany Chamber Star Business of the Week: Kenneth S. Nugent, Attorneys at Law

  News, September 20, 2023

• Mars Wrigley and Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Unveil New COMBOS Sign at Manufacturing Site

  Features, September 19, 2023

  Mars Wrigley, with the support of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, unveiled a new sign at the company’s Albany facility, proudly showcasing the site’s COMBOS line and celebrating Mars Wrigley’s continued commitment to Albany. The occasion was celebrated with an Albany Area Chamber ribbon cutting.

• Albany Area Chamber Hosts PROPEL: A Women at Work Program

  Features, September 18, 2023

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, as a component of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative, recently hosted PROPEL: A Women at Work Program at Chehaw’s Creekside center.

• USG Foundation Raises $827,000 for Need-Based Student Scholarships

  Features, September 18, 2023

  The 19th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Friday, Sept. 8, raised $827,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.

• Survey: Employers, Employees Finds U.S. Business Productivity is Unexpected Casualty of Inflation

  News, September 18, 2023

• Cities Connect: How to Attract the Film and Television Business to Your Community

  News, September 15, 2023

• PIN 2023 Cleantech Community Research Grant Winners Announced

  News, September 14, 2023

• 35.1% Of Georgia Households Are Without Credit Cards, 10th Most in the U.S.

  News, September 14, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: DDHT Insurors

  News, September 13, 2023

• Girls on the Run Superstar Coach Serves Community after Hurricane Idalia

  News, September 12, 2023

• Georgia Tech’s GaMEP is Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Across Georgia

  Features, September 12, 2023

  “A stitch in time saves nine,” goes the old saying. For a company in Georgia that adage became very real when damage to a key piece of machinery threatened its operation. The group helping with the stitch in time was the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), a Georgia Tech program that — for more than 60 years — has been helping small- to medium-sized manufacturers in Georgia stay competitive and grow, boosting economic development across the state.

• Chehaw Hosting Annual Casino Night Fundraiser

  Features, September 11, 2023

  Chehaw is hosting its annual Black Jack & Black Rhinos Casino Night Fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Creekside Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests will be transported to Las Vegas and have the opportunity to try their luck at a variety of live action game tables like blackjack, craps, roulette, and Texas hold ‘em.

• Colony Bank Opens Nominations for 2024 Colony Leadership Academy

  News, September 07, 2023

• 4.4% of Georgia Workers Are Union Members, 8th Lowest in the U.S.

  News, September 06, 2023

• Cities Connect: Connected Resilient Communities

  News, September 06, 2023

• What's Going on at Chehaw

  News, September 05, 2023

• Travelers Mark Unofficial End of Summer over Labor Day Weekend

  News, August 30, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: The Cookie Shoppe

  News, August 29, 2023

• Georgia Millennials Took Out 56.7% of Home Purchase Loans

  News, August 29, 2023

• Port of Savannah Receives Four New Electric Ship-to-Shore Cranes

  News, August 28, 2023

• Zaxby’s Auctions Off First-Ever Bottle of Zax Sauce to Celebrate ‘Saucetember’

  News, August 28, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Hosts State of the Community: “Issues & Insights”

  Features, August 25, 2023

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s signature "State of the Community" event Wednesday featured dynamic panels of prominent leaders who engaged in a comprehensive dialogue about pressing topics shaping the Albany Area, including health care, housing, economic development education and transportation.

• ASU Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Arun Saha

  News, August 25, 2023

• Southern Company & PGA TOUR Partner to Power TOUR Championship with 100% Renewable Energy for Second Consecutive Year

  News, August 25, 2023

• Cities Connect: New EPD Grant - Tire Products

  News, August 25, 2023

• Atlanta #7 in 2023’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers

  News, August 25, 2023

• Subway Sold to Roark Capital, Private Equity Firm

  News, August 25, 2023

• Real Estate Alert Reports That Smaller Investment Sales Declined 29% at Midyear, But Outpace Institutional Sales

  News, August 25, 2023

• New CheapAir.com Study Reveals Holiday Airfare Prediction

  News, August 25, 2023

• CE Family Announces CEO Transition

  Features, August 24, 2023

  The CE Family, a leading conglomerate of businesses, is excited to announce a significant transition within its organization. CEO Natalie Dixon has decided to embark on a new journey, following her passion for ministry with Hope City United Church. This transition marks an inspiring change for both the CE Family and Natalie Dixon herself.

• Redaptive Secures $125M Financing from Deutsche Bank to Deploy Energy-As-A-Service Solutions for Sustainability Programs

  News, August 24, 2023

• 76.4% Of Georgia Residents Still Use Brick-And-Mortar Banks, Lowest in the U.S.

  News, August 24, 2023

• Georgia Energy Cities Showcase Prime Business Opportunities During ECG-MEAG Power Economic Development Southwest Georgia Bus Tour

  Features, August 23, 2023

  This week marked a pivotal event as the Georgia Energy Cities extended a warm welcome to the ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Southwest Georgia Bus Tour. This initiative has unveiled the promising prospects available for potential businesses seeking to establish a foothold in Georgia.

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: John Ross Jewelers

  News, August 22, 2023

• Georgia Gas Price Average Down 2 Cents

  News, August 22, 2023

• Albany Technical College Announces the Start of Construction on the Dr. Anthony O. Parker Transportation Academy

  Features, August 21, 2023

  Albany Technical College announces the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Dr. Anthony O. Parker Transportation Academy. This cutting-edge facility is dedicated to further enhancing the college's Diesel Technology and Auto Collision Repair programs. The official groundbreaking ceremony is slated for Monday, August 28th, at 11 AM on Albany Technical College’s main campus.

• Albany Chamber Events This Week

  News, August 21, 2023

• What's Going on at Chehaw

  News, August 21, 2023

• SBA Georgia Upcoming Training Events

  News, August 21, 2023

• Report Reveals Georgia's Fatal Car Accidents

  News, August 21, 2023

• Georgia-Pacific Unveils Wildlife Conservation Area at Albany Plant

  Features, August 17, 2023

  Georgia-Pacific, a leading manufacturer of building and packaging products, proudly announces the establishment of a new wildlife conservation area at its state-of-the-art lumber plant in Albany, Georgia. This innovative initiative reflects the company's unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility and its mission to positively impact the local community.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Bank Security Round Table to Address Check Fraud in the Albany Area

  Features, August 16, 2023

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Monday hosted a roundtable discussion with financial institutions and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors on the check fraud security challenges that impact commerce and citizens and which in 2023 are estimated to have a $24 billion national economic impact. Locally, losses are estimated to be in the millions.

• Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson Returns Millions in Unremitted Funds to the Georgia State Treasury

  Features, August 16, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson hosted a press conference yesterday to reveal the findings of a comprehensive internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,178.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014.

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: The Church at the Groves

  News, August 15, 2023

• The Average Georgia Credit Score Increased 12 Points During COVID

  Features, August 15, 2023

  When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States at the beginning of 2020, quarantine and social distancing regulations caused consumer behaviors to change dramatically. As a result, many Americans were able to save money during the pandemic and able to improve their financial situations by increasing savings and paying down debt.

• Albany Tech Foundation's 1st Annual Dr. Anthony Parker Golf Tournament Announced

  Features, August 11, 2023

  The Albany Tech Foundation is gearing up for its 1st Annual Dr. Anthony Parker Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place at the River Pointe Golf Club on September 26th.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Thanks Governor Brian Kemp for Position on Civil Justice Reform

  News, August 11, 2023

• Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  Features, August 11, 2023

  Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state.

• For 90 Years, GMA Has Been Helping Georgia's Cities

  News, August 10, 2023

• USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees

  Features, August 10, 2023

  The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year, a new study shows.

• Name the Team Contest in Final Stages for Albany’s Newest Professional Team

  News, August 09, 2023

• Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row

  Features, August 09, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, yesterday announced that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023.

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Necco Foster Care

  News, August 08, 2023

• Georgia Ranks Among Top 10 States That Enjoy Dining-Out

  News, August 08, 2023

• What's Going on at Chehaw

  News, August 07, 2023

• Gulfstream G550 Completes 1 Millionth Flight"

  News, August 03, 2023

• ‘Push’ in Case of Emergency: AT&T Delivers New School Safety Solution, Powered by FirstNet, Intrado and NextGen 9-1-1

  News, August 03, 2023

• Albany Named First Expansion Market of 2024 Announced by NISL

  Features, August 02, 2023

  The National Indoor Soccer League announced Albany as its first expansion market for the 2024 season. The new team, yet to be named, will play in the Albany Civic Center, part of the Flint River Entertainment Complex.

• ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities

  Features, August 02, 2023

  Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Preventia Security of Albany

  News, August 01, 2023

• Steel Manufacturer to Bring 25 New Jobs and Invest Over $5M in Albany

  Features, August 01, 2023

  Diamond Door Products, a Texas commercial and industrial steel manufacturer, has chosen Albany to expand its operation. The new location, expected to be fully operational early in the New Year 2024, is actively moving equipment in and working on the setup. Diamond’s Albany facility will create 25 new jobs and house more than 100 manufacturing units within their first two years.

• SBA Georgia Upcoming Events Training in August

  News, August 01, 2023

• Georgians Among the Friendliest & Most Welcoming in the Country

  Features, July 31, 2023

  A road trip's magic isn't merely stitched together by appealing accommodations, tantalizing dining spots, scenic routes, or well-maintained roads, although these are certainly essential threads. At the heart of a truly memorable road trip, the fondness of the memories that outlive the journey itself, is the warmth of the people encountered along the way.

• Study: 2023’s States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates

  News, July 31, 2023

• AT&T and Human I-T Provide 50 Laptops to Strive2Thrive

  Features, July 28, 2023

  Fifty refurbished laptops were given to Albany students and families as part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide yesterday. The laptops, funded by an AT&T donation to Human I-T, were given to Albany area residents in need as part of the Strive2Thrive Program.

• Albany Area Chamber’s Barbara Rivera Holmes Graduates from Institute for Organization Management

  News, July 28, 2023

  Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce Barbara Rivera Holmes, IOM, president & CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Top $1.51B

  Features, July 28, 2023

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it raised $1,516,383,000 for education in fiscal year 2023, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $26.8 billion.

• Study: States Experiencing the Quickest Recovery of Unemployment Claims

  News, July 28, 2023

• Colony Bankcorp Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

  News, July 27, 2023

• Georgia Ranks Second as the State Where Real Estate Investment is Proving Most Popular

  News, July 27, 2023

• Building Careers in the Skilled Trades; Construction Ready Launches New Podcast with Chip and Pauli Wade

  News, July 27, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: US Screen Printing and Signs

  News, July 26, 2023

• AB&T - Openness to Opportunities Leads to Local Success

  News, July 26, 2023

• UnitedHealthcare Donates $1.5 Million To Six Nonprofit Organizations in Georgia

  News, July 26, 2023

• 2023's Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Counties

  News, July 26, 2023

• GACCE Awards Emerge Grants for Innovative Programs

  News, July 25, 2023

• Georgia Students Are 8th Most Heavily Targeted by Credit Card Marketing

  News, July 25, 2023

• Study: Current Changes in State Unemployment Rates

  News, July 25, 2023

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Launches to Help Georgians Contribute to New State Foster Care Tax Credit

  Features, July 24, 2023

  The Fostering Success Act, Inc., a new non-profit, has launched to help Georgians contribute to a new $20 million state tax credit program that will not only reduce their state income tax burden but raises funds to support young adults aging out of the foster care system.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Donovan Head as New Executive Director of State Charter Schools Commission

  News, July 24, 2023

• Georgia Citizens are Staying Fit with THESE Workouts, According to New Study

  News, July 24, 2023

• South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative Recruiting Inaugural Class

  Features, July 21, 2023

  Women across South Georgia are being offered a first-ever chance to participate in a women’s leadership initiative focused specifically on the needs, challenges and opportunities facing women in thirty-two counties throughout the region.

• Gov. Kemp Announces 77 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

  News, July 21, 2023

• Colony Bank Welcomes Jill Tilley as Vice President, Treasury Solutions Advisor

  News, July 20, 2023

• Nominations Open for Albany Area Chamber’s Business Awards

  Features, July 20, 2023

  Nominations are open for the Albany Area Chamber Business Awards, a prestigious annual event which celebrates businesses and organizations in the region that have demonstrated a unique vision, innovation and best business practices.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Once Again Named World's Busiest Airport

  Features, July 20, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again retains its status as the world's busiest airport as determined by Airports Council International.

• Chuck E. Cheese Completes Brand Transformation in Georgia with $6.25M in CapEx Investment

  News, July 20, 2023

• Georgia's Most Googled Injuries, According to New Study

  News, July 20, 2023

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