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• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary at 2026 Military Affairs Rise N Shine

  July 22, 2026

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 Military Affairs Rise N' Shine on Friday at Sherwood Baptist Church, bringing together military leadership, elected officials, business leaders, and community members to celebrate the enduring partnership between Southwest Georgia and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany while commemorating the 250th Anniversary of America.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Top 2 Finalists in 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  July 22, 2026

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the Top 2 finalists in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition, presented by Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners.

• Chronic Absenteeism Hits Another Post-Pandemic Low in Georgia, as Efforts to Reduce Absence Rates Continue

  July 22, 2026

  Chronic absenteeism in Georgia's public schools again declined during the 2025-2026 school year, reaching a new post-pandemic low and continuing a five-year trend of improvement.

• Hannah's Story: Building a Better Future for Her Family

  July 21, 2026

  After entering Georgia's foster care system at age 11, Hannah spent seven years in care and experienced 17 different placements before aging out. As a young mother of three, she faced overwhelming challenges, balancing parenthood with unstable housing, unreliable transportation, and the daily struggle to provide for her family.

• Georgia Chamber Launches Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance

  July 21, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance, a new initiative designed to bring together business leaders, infrastructure providers, utilities, community stakeholders, and key industries to support Georgia’s continued leadership in the rapidly growing digital economy.

• Georgia Hospital Association Announces 2026-2027 Board of Trustees & New Board Chair Vicki Lewis

  July 20, 2026

  Coffee Regional Medical Center President and CEO Vicki Lewis, FACHE, was installed as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association at the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly on July 9th.

• President Trump to Visit Georgia to Tout Affordability Agenda

  July 20, 2026

  President Donald Trump plans to visit Georgia this week to highlight tax breaks, grants to newborns and other policies aimed at affordability, a top concern ahead of the November elections. The president is scheduled to visit Wheeler High School in Marietta on Wednesday.

• Atlanta Delivers Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 from Kickoff to the Semifinal

  July 17, 2026

  Atlanta concluded an extraordinary FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting run on July 15th with a semifinal match-up between Argentina and England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, capping eight matches that showcased the city at its very best.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Exceed $1.54B

  July 17, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corp. raised $1,540,868,000 for education in fiscal year 2026, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $31.3 billion.

• ADEDC Announces Zachary Dykes as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Project Management

  July 16, 2026

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission announced that Zachary Dykes has accepted the position of Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Project Management, a senior leadership role focused on advancing the organization’s strategic priorities, business recruitment and retention efforts, product development, workforce initiatives, infrastructure coordination, marketing efforts, and special projects.

• Georgia Power Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Make Growth Work for Customers with Customer Protection Pledge

  July 16, 2026

  With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers.

• CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold

  July 16, 2026

  Small and midsize business CEOs' confidence in the economy declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.

• Albany Civil Rights Institute Makes History with First-Ever Freedom Schools Summer Program Finale

  July 13, 2026

  The Albany Civil Rights Institute is proud to announce the successful completion of its inaugural Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools Summer Camp, marking a historic milestone in the organization's mission to educate, empower, and inspire future generations of leaders.

• Top 8 Products Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  July 10, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced today the Top 8 finalists in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition, presented by Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners. After thousands of votes from across the country and around the world, only eight Georgia-made products remain in the bracket-style competition celebrating the innovation, craftsmanship, and manufacturing excellence that power Georgia's economy.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding

  July 09, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that $1.3M in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients in 37 counties across the state through its fiscal year 2027 General Operating Support, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.

• Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland

  July 09, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland and Ireland, including a meeting with Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other senior leadership from Hyundai Motor Group and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland.

• From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections

  July 07, 2026

  New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.

• Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

  July 07, 2026

  Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.

• Albany Awarded State Grant to Advance Pecan Grove Industrial Park

  July 06, 2026

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission has been awarded a $135,000 state grant to help advance development of the Pecan Grove Industrial Park, strengthening the community's ability to compete for new industry, jobs, and private investment.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects Clyde Tuggle as Board Chair & Adds Riley Blount, BJ Green, & T. Dallas Smith to Board

  July 06, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Curators: Riley Blount, BJ Green, and T. Dallas Smith, which were at the Society’s 187th Annual Meeting, held at the Georgia Historical Society headquarters in Savannah.

• Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award

  June 30, 2026

  GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, recognizing his steadfast support of local government and his lasting contributions to communities across the state.

• Phoebe Welcomes Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029

  June 25, 2026

  Phoebe welcomed its largest ever class of family medicine resident physicians at its traditional welcome ceremony. This year, the Phoebe Family Medicine Residency is expanding from eight to 12 residents per class, and the community rolled out the welcome wagons for the newest residents during the annual White Coat Ceremony.

• General Assembly Concludes Special Session With More Campaign Fodder, Few Results

  June 25, 2026

  The 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly may be remembered more for what did not happen than for what did.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Competitive Edge Starts with Energy

  June 25, 2026

  Georgia’s economic success story did not happen by accident. Behind that success is something most Georgians rarely think about until it disappears: reliable energy infrastructure.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Millard Choate

  June 23, 2026

  Millard Choate, founder of Choate Construction Company, shares why he views the Fostering Success Act as both a moral responsibility and a high-impact investment in Georgia’s future workforce. By redirecting taxes they already owe, business leaders can provide critical support for youth aging out of foster care while strengthening our state’s economy at no cost.

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