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• 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

• South GeorgiaLEADS Opens Recruitment for Seventh Year

  Features, July 19, 2023

  South GeorgiaLEADS opens recruitment for the 2023-2024 cohort of its 21-county leadership development initiative.

• Albany Area Chamber of Star Business of the Week: A-1 Wrecker Service

  News, July 19, 2023

• Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors

  News, July 19, 2023

• Introducing The Scrap Yard
 - Albany's Premier Destination for Sustainable Metal Recycling Solutions

  Features, July 18, 2023

  The Scrap Yard, formerly known as Southeastern Aluminum and Recycling, is excited to announce its grand opening in Albany, under its new name. With a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, The Scrap Yard continues to offer comprehensive metal recycling services to individuals and businesses in the local community.

• GACCE Announces New Georgia Certified Chamber Executives

  News, July 18, 2023

• Speaker Jon Burns Names Former State Representative Terry England as Chief of Staff

  News, July 18, 2023

• Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC

  Features, July 18, 2023

  Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.

• The States Who Falsely Report Illness to Get Out of Work the Most

  News, July 18, 2023

• Star Business of the Week: U-Save-It Pharmacy’s South Albany Location

  News, July 17, 2023

• Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation

  Features, July 17, 2023

  Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

• Georgians Wants These Cosmetic Procedures the Most, According to Study

  News, July 17, 2023

• Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards

  Features, July 14, 2023

  Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.

• Augusta Named as the Golf Course Fans Dream about Playing at the Most

  News, July 14, 2023

• EarliTec Diagnostics Receives FDA 510(k) Authorization for Next-Generation EarliPoint Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder

  News, July 14, 2023

  EarliTec Diagnostics, Inc., a digital health company developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic products for children with autism spectrum disorder and early childhood vulnerabilities, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) authorization of the second generation of its EarliPoint Evaluation for ASD for children ages 16-30 months old.

• Study: States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most

  News, July 13, 2023

• Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference

  Features, July 12, 2023

  The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.

• Recent Data Shows Value-Based Care Improves Health Outcomes in Georgia

  News, July 12, 2023

• Georgia's US Route 27 Ranked the 44th Most Feared Road Trip in America

  News, July 12, 2023

• Georgia Has the 13th Lowest Concentration of Electricians

  News, July 11, 2023

• Study: Best Small Cities to Start a Business

  News, July 11, 2023

• 2023’s Geekiest Cities in America

  News, July 11, 2023

• SBA Georgia Upcoming Events and Training

  News, July 10, 2023

• 43% of Executives Say Companies Have Been Weakened by Business Disruptions & Market Volatility

  News, July 10, 2023

• Georgia Ranks Second for Property Investment Interest

  News, July 07, 2023

• Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities

  Features, July 06, 2023

  With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  Features, July 05, 2023

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.

• Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH

  Features, July 05, 2023

  On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.

• CSO Role Grows in Importance to Guide Organizations Through Disruptive Times

  News, July 05, 2023

• What's Going on at Chehaw

  News, June 30, 2023

• Get to Know Oscar Henderson: Making an Impact from Behind the Scenes at PCOM South Georgia

  News, June 30, 2023

• Colony Bank Names Derek Shelnutt Chief Financial Officer

  News, June 30, 2023

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period

  Features, June 30, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.

• GMA Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Former Executive Director Jim Burgess

  News, June 29, 2023

• Wild Adventures Named Top Theme Park in Georgia

  News, June 29, 2023

• Changes in Unemployment Rate by State, WalletHub Study

  News, June 29, 2023

• MCLB Albany Receives Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence

  Features, June 28, 2023

  Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin announced Friday the 2023 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, or CINC Award. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was named this year’s U.S. Marine Corps recipient.

• Chamber’s Laura Russ Graduates from Talent Pipeline Management Academy

  News, June 28, 2023

• Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President

  Features, June 28, 2023

  Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.

• Gov. & First Lady Kemp Celebrate Anovion Technologies Groundbreaking in Bainbridge

  News, June 28, 2023

• The Very First Entrepreneur Empire Awards Coming to the State of Georgia

  News, June 28, 2023

• Julie Smith Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Hall of Fame

  News, June 28, 2023

• Traveling With Your Dog or Cat? Pet Releaf Shares Insights as Pet Owners Prepare For Summer

  News, June 28, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Brimberry, Kaplan & Brimberry

  News, June 27, 2023

• ‘Middle-Age’ Begins at 40 for the Average Georgian, According to Study

  News, June 27, 2023

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