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• Despite Challenges, Georgia Ports Achieved Milestones in 2020

  January 15, 2021

  Despite unprecedented challenges in 2020, the Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) and its partners achieved many milestones.

• Georgia Plans to Provide Bonus Payment to Every Public School Teacher, School Staff Member

  January 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods plan to provide a one-time, $1,000 bonus payment to every K-12 public-school teacher and school-level staff member in the state.

• SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders & All Lenders on Tuesday

  January 15, 2021

  The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.

• Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues Event Attracts over 3,000 Participants

  January 14, 2021

  The Georgia Chamber all-virtual Eggs and Issues event, presented by AT&T, Atlanta Gas Light, Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, Inc., and Georgia Power aired virtually Wednesday to more than 3,000 business and community leaders across the state.

• Dr. Steve Wrigley Announces Plan to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  January 13, 2021

  University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Steve Wrigley announced plans to retire July 1st, after 36 years in public service.

• Georgia Farm Bureau Honors Sen. Isakson with Commodity Award

  January 07, 2021

  On Dec. 17th, former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson received the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award in a private presentation at his Atlanta office. The GFB Commodity Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, is given to individuals who have supported and promoted Georgia agriculture.

• Albany Area Chamber Announces 2020 ‘Albany Under 40’ Category Winners

  January 06, 2021

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2020 Albany Under 40 category winners, selected from among the category finalists previously announced. Albany Under 40 honors and celebrates the Albany Area’s emerging leaders and professionals in a variety of business sectors, each representing a component of the area’s diversified talent pool and economy.

• Dougherty County Launches “Restore Dougherty”

  January 06, 2021

  Dougherty County officially launched “Restore Dougherty,” a county-based housing recovery program to help eligible Dougherty County homeowners who experienced home damage during the 2017 Tornado, 2017 Straight-line Winds, and Hurricane Irma, and who continue to have unmet recovery needs.

• Phoebe Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations

  December 18, 2020

  Phoebe administered its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers Thursday afternoon, just hours after the shipments arrived at two of its hospitals.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: The Facts About Vaccine Distribution in Georgia

  December 18, 2020

  2020 has certainly been a year for the books; one that has challenged our health, our thinking, and our collective willpower as a global society. And though there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel with the first vaccines arriving in Georgia, I wanted to briefly address the thousands of inquiries that we are receiving about vaccine distribution in our state.

• Deloitte: In Wake of COVID-19, 61% of Executives Now Focused on Transforming Work, Double Pre-Pandemic Levels

  December 18, 2020

  Amid unprecedented workforce disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are enacting radically new ways of working and operating – and the C-suite is taking action to reimagine the future of work with human capital issues at the top of their agenda.

• Georgia-Pacific Gives $50,000 to Albany Organizations

  December 17, 2020

  For the second year in a row, Georgia-Pacific Lumber made $50,000 in contributions to Albany organizations. Georgia-Pacific delivered checks for $10,000 to the 4C Academy, Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful, Habitat for Humanity, Dougherty County School System, and the City of Albany Fire Department this week.

• IHG Hotels & Resorts and Explore Georgia Invite Visitors to Go Beyond the Headlines, Where True Hospitality meets Southern Hospitality

  December 17, 2020

  In 1960, the soulful, Georgia-born singer Ray Charles hit the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with the song “Georgia On My Mind.” To this day, that iconic tune is one of his most-loved recordings. Fast forward to present day, and Georgia, it seems, is on everyone’s mind.

• Delta’s First COVID-tested Flight Departs Atlanta, Charting Path to Global Recovery

  December 16, 2020

  Delta customers with essential travel needs can now fly from Atlanta to Amsterdam without having to quarantine after arrival, and with the knowledge that their fellow passengers and crew are COVID-19 negative after undergoing pre-flight testing protocols.

• First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Georgia

  December 15, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) received the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for administration in Georgia.

• UPS To Support Distribution Of Approved Vaccine As Part Of Operation Warp Speed

  December 14, 2020

  UPS announced its involvement and full support of distribution efforts for Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine as part of Operation Warp Speed. Pfizer’s and BioNTech’s vaccine, approved through a U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization (EUA), is the first to be deployed in a months-long global race to develop safe vaccines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

• Year-end Report Card Gives Georgia Employers a B Grade for 2020, Clarity on Earning an A in 2021

  December 11, 2020

  In a November survey of employed Georgians, goBeyondProfit found they gave their employers a solid B grade on addressing the challenges of 2020. The research shows employees would give an A grade – and likely greater employee productivity and retention – for companies and leaders demonstrating empathy and care.

• As Companies Opt for Stability Amid Pandemic, 2020 Could Be Record-Low Year for CEO Turnover

  December 11, 2020

  Once the economic fallout from COVID-19 began, CEO turnover in the Russell 3000 began seeing a marked slowdown as boards opted for continuity. For this reason, 2020 could shape up as a record-low year for CEO turnover.

• Georgia Hospitality Leaders: Better Days Ahead

  December 10, 2020

  It’s not exactly breaking news that the hospitality industry was one of those hit the hardest by COVID-19. But Georgia leaders have not rested on their laurels, working to secure economic relief and provide support until traffic picks back up.

• Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Announces First $250,000 Grant for Pilot Program to Advance Entrepreneurial Opportunities Throughout Georgia

  December 09, 2020

  The  Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, with the support of Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, has announced its first funded pilot program, theClubhou.se: Mesh Network. This organization aims to empower entrepreneurs and provide resources to create new businesses in traditionally under-resourced communities.

• Tis the Season! Chick-fil-A Brings Back Two Seasonal Menu Favorites and Offers Giftable Ideas for the Holidays

  December 08, 2020

  Chick-fil-A is serving holiday cheer with the return of two wintertime favorites. Beginning this week, the festive Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup are back for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide. Guests will also be able to deck the halls and spark some joy with limited-edition Chick-fil-A holiday merchandise, available for the season at select restaurants.

• Chehaw Hosting Annual Festival of Lights

  December 04, 2020

  Chehaw Park & Zoo is ready to host its annual Festival of Lights. Things are a little different this year, but Festival of Lights is a family favorite tradition for the region and still on. During the holiday season, the Park is decorated throughout with brilliant light displays at every turn.

• Georgia’s Choppy Rebound from COVID Recession Smooths Out in 2021

  December 04, 2020

  The COVID-19 economic recession is very likely over in Georgia, but the state still faces a hard slog to reach a full recovery, according to a new forecast from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.

• Thirty-one Georgia Companies Receive 2020 GLOBE Awards, Four Recognized as Exporters of the Year

  December 04, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its International Trade division’s 2020 GLOBE Award recipients. This state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that entered new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2019, GLOBE winners from 17 counties across Georgia collectively entered 75 new international markets.

• Georgia’s Banks Post Gains in Loans, Deposits, Assets

  December 03, 2020

  Loan and deposit balances continued to grow at the 155 FDIC-insured banks based Georgia in during the third quarter, with totals for those banks through Sept. 30 up 15% and 20%, respectively.

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