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• Last Chance to Participate in the Georgia CEO Q4 Business Index Survey

  October 17, 2017

  Georgia CEO has partnered with Georgia Southern University College of Business to develop a statewide industry index to track economic conditions. The index results helps business owners, politicians and local leaders understand the economic environment of the state on a quarterly basis.

• State of the Georgia Ports: Surge of Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes

  October 16, 2017

  During his annual State of the Port Address, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch announced record cargo volumes, infrastructure development and two new customers bringing a combined 1 million square feet of additional distribution center space to Savannah.

• South Carolina and Georgia Play Role in AT&T’s Hurricane Maria Response

  October 13, 2017

  As the response to Hurricane Maria continues in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AT&T is utilizing South Carolina and Georgia resources in its recovery efforts.

• Albany State University Turns City Blue and Gold

  October 09, 2017

  Albany State University and the city of Albany gear up for another spirit-filled ASU Homecoming celebration Oct. 8 – 14. This year’s theme, There’s No Place Like Home…coming, welcomes students, alumni, community members and supporters to a variety of homecoming events.

• Attorney General Carr Recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month

  October 09, 2017

  Attorney General Chris Carr is supporting National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, an annual month-long collaborative effort launched in 2004 by the United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance.

• MCLB Albany Provides New Home for Georgia National Guard Unit

  October 06, 2017

  The Georgia National Guard’s Company H, 148th Brigade Support Battalion commemorated their new unit headquarters at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany with a special ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday.

• Georgia Historical Society Announces 2018 Georgia Trustees Ed Bastian and Paul Bowers

  October 06, 2017

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, and Paul Bowers, Chairman, President, and CEO of Georgia Power, have been selected as the newest Georgia Trustees. Bastian and Bowers will be inducted by Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Historical Society in February. This is the highest honor the State of Georgia can bestow.

• Georgia Quick Start Again Named Number One Workforce Training Program in the U.S.

  October 05, 2017

  Georgia Quick Start, a division of the Technical College System of Georgia, has once again been voted the number one workforce training program in the U.S., according to a survey conducted by Area Development magazine, a trade publication for professional site locators. The magazine has conducted its survey of site professionals for eight years, and this marks the eighth consecutive time Quick Start was voted the best workforce training program in the country.

• Stonecrest Announces Bid for Amazon HQ2 with "Amazon City"

  October 04, 2017

  The newly-incorporated city of Stonecrest will ask the DeKalb County legislative delegation in 2018 to create the city of Amazon, Ga. within a portion of its own city limits if the online retail giant picks the city to build its second world headquarters.

• Technical College System of Georgia Extends State’s Workforce Development Ties with Germany

  September 29, 2017

  Leaders of the Bavarian State Ministry for Education, Culture and Science and the Technical College System of Georgia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a partnership giving Georgia and German students expanded educational opportunities. TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin and Georg Eisenreich, the Bavarian ministry’s State Secretary, signed the MOU in a ceremony held Sept. 26th in Munich.

• MCG Students Tour Medical Academies at Westover, Merry Acres and Lake Park

  September 27, 2017

  A group of more than 100 1st and 2nd-year Medical students from the Medical College of Georgia toured the Dougherty County School System's Medical Arts Academies on last week to get a look at some of the training students are getting to prepare them for careers in the medical profession.

• Bank of America’s Evolution of Workplace Policies: Insights on New 16-Week Leave Policy for Mothers and Fathers

  September 27, 2017

  Bank of America recently expanded its parental leave policy from 12 to 16 weeks of paid leave for new mothers and fathers – one of the most competitive offerings across the industry. We sat down with BofA’s Jennifer Darwin, SVP of Corporate Communications for the Carolinas to learn more about this workplace evolution.

• Powered by Partnership: Proctor & Gamble and Constellation Energy Complete Albany Renewable Energy Plant

  September 26, 2017

  The Procter & Gamble Company and Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, today announced the completion of the 50-megawatt biomass-fueled combined heat and power plant located at one of P&G’s largest U.S. facilities. Constellation owns and operates the plant, which supplies steam to P&G’s Albany paper manufacturing facility and Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany.

• Sheriff Sproul: “Building Unity in the Community” BBQ September 23rd

  September 22, 2017

  Each year, I look forward to autumn and the opportunity for the Sheriff’s Office to thank the community for the overwhelming support given to law enforcement by hosting our annual “Building Unity in the Community” cookout. Our 8th annual event will be held Saturday, September 23rd, at Sherwood Acres Elementary School from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

• Area Development Names Georgia #1 State for Business for Fourth Year in a Row

  September 22, 2017

  Georgia did it again! Georgia has been ranked No. 1 on Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business survey, a distinction Georgia has now earned for the fourth consecutive year.

• GDOT Explores Statewide Broadband and Wireless Expansion

  September 21, 2017

  Increasingly, the world is dependent on high-speed internet and reliable cell phone service. But many throughout Georgia rely on spotty or inconsistent cellular and slow internet. Better days may be ahead as Georgia DOT explores two initiatives—broadband and wireless—that use the state-owned right-of-way to expand the 511 Navigator system statewide, as well as enhance telecommunications for all Georgians.

• Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in Albany in August

  September 21, 2017

  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that metro Albany’s unemployment and jobs picture looked bright in August. Butler said that in August the unemployment rate was just 5.8 percent and job growth continued to climb.

• GDEcD's Global Commerce Generates $6.33B in Investments

  September 20, 2017

• Nominations Open for 2018 Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards

  September 18, 2017

  According to Mary Ellen McClanahan, Entrepreneur and Small Business director for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the future is bright. That’s why the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and GDEcD work together each year to “spotlight Georgia’s best, brightest and most unique.”

• Georgia Military College Announces Campus at Albany Technical College

  September 15, 2017

  Albany Technical College and Georgia Military College are pleased to announce their collaboration to expand educational opportunities for students in Southwest Georgia. Both institutions will hold a joint press conference to announce GMC’s new extension center on Monday, September 18th.

• Georgia Sets Record for Total Jobs in August

  September 14, 2017

  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia set a record in August for total jobs, surpassing 4.5 million for the first time.

• Third Annual J.W. Fanning Community Leadership Conference Set for February 2018

  September 13, 2017

  Individuals committed to improving their communities and organizations through leadership development are encouraged to mark their calendars to attend the 2018 Community Leadership Conference, Feb. 22-23, 2018, at UGA. Organized by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, the Community Leadership Conference will again take place at the UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel.

• Albany Civil Rights Institute Presents Award-Winning Civil Rights Documentary & Discussion Featuring Several Black Albanians, Filmmaker

  September 11, 2017

  The Albany Civil Rights Institute will present an award-winning civil rights film, featuring multiple black Albanians, who fought on the front lines of the bloodiest campaign of the entire Civil Rights Movement.

• Governor Expands State of Emergency to Include All 159 Counties

  September 11, 2017

  Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command and ahead of heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding from Hurricane Irma, Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the emergency declaration to include an additional 65 counties.

• SW GDOT Hurricane Irma Prep Update

  September 08, 2017

  Southwest Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will mobilize Sunday for the expected arrival of Hurricane Irma.

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