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• Debate Stage Symbolizes State Policy That's Working

  November 20, 2019

  As Democratic presidential candidates on Wednesday debate in Atlanta, they’ll do so on a studio soundstage that is one of many built in the state since the introduction of Georgia’s film tax credit.

• Kia Motors Celebrates Decade of Manufacturing in Georgia

  November 20, 2019

  Kia Motors Corporation celebrated its 10th anniversary of vehicle production in West Point, Georgia, U.S.A. The facility, named Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), was the company’s first manufacturing hub to open in North America. It has so far helped create more than 15,000 local jobs and produced more than three million vehicles.

• Governor Brian Kemp: Our Plan to Make Health Insurance Accessible, Affordable in Georgia

  November 19, 2019

  Georgia is experiencing historic job growth and unmatched economic opportunity in every corner of the state. Participation in the job market is at record highs, unemployment recently dropped to a twenty-year low, and we were named the “#1 State for Business” for the seventh year in a row. But even with rising wages and 30,000 new private sector jobs this year alone, far too many hardworking Georgians struggle to access and afford health insurance coverage.

• Greater Women’s Business Council Recognizes 10 Companies Committed to the Advancement of Women-Owned Businesses at 2019 LACE Awards

  November 15, 2019

  The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), the largest provider of certification and development resources for women business enterprises (WBEs) in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, hosted its annual LACE (Ladies Achieving Continuous Excellence) Awards Gala on Nov. 8 at the St. Regis hotel in Atlanta.

• Georgia Power Ranked #1 in Segment by J.D. Power for Business Customer Satisfaction

  November 14, 2019

  For the second year in a row, Georgia Power has been ranked number one for business customer satisfaction among Large Utilities in the South by J.D. Power in its 2019 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study.

• Ted Williams, Warren Buffett & a Secret to Your Company’s Community Impact

  November 13, 2019

  One of goBeyondProfit's founding members was asked to serve on a panel of CEOs discussing best practices in Community Impact. Panelist Keith Reynolds Jennings kindly agreed to share his insights here for Georgia readers.

• University System of Georgia Enrollment Increases to Record High

  November 13, 2019

  The headcount enrollment for the 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia in Fall 2019 was 333,507, representing an increase of 1.5 percent (4,795 students) over the Fall 2018 enrollment of 328,712, according to USG’s Fall 2019 Semester Enrollment Report.

• President Jimmy Carter Honored as 2019 Distinguished Conservationist at 26th Annual ecoBenefête

  November 11, 2019

  The Georgia Conservancy honored Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as its 2019 Distinguished Conservationist at the Atlanta History Center on November 7th. The Distinguished Conservationist Award, bestowed at that Conservancy’s annual gala, ecoBenefête, recognizes President Carter’s profound and lasting impact on the conservation and protection of Georgia’s natural resources.

• Phoebe Strengthens its Commitment to Cancer Care

  November 11, 2019

  “Cancer is the enemy.” That’s what Troy Kimsey, MD, Phoebe Surgical Oncologist, told Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) Board of Directors members at their monthly meeting Wednesday.

• Phoebe Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

  November 08, 2019

  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is listed among the best hospitals in the country in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.

• Horizons Receives $50,000 Georgia Breast Cancer License Tag Grant

  November 08, 2019

  Thanks to Georgia residents who purchased Breast Cancer License Tags, Horizons Community Solutions will receive $50,000 for its Breast Cancer Outreach and Education Program.

• Georgia Receives Top Business Ranking for Record-Breaking Seventh Straight Year

  November 07, 2019

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia’s business climate has been named No. 1 in the nation by Site Selection Magazine, an internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development, for the seventh year in a row. Georgia is the only state that has received the distinction seven consecutive times in the history of Site Selection’s rankings.

• Bill Would Eliminate Taxes from Military Retirements

  November 07, 2019

  A group of Georgia state representatives are hoping to remove income tax from military retirements. One of the co-signers of HB-7 is newcomer Rep. Philip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg) who was sworn in as the newest state representative for Newnan’s District 71 less than a month ago. At his swearing in ceremony he announced his plans to form the House Veteran Caucus.

• For S&P 500 CEOs, Stock Awards Now Comprise More Than 50% of Total Compensation

  November 06, 2019

  A new report reveals that stock awards, which include restricted stock and performance-based shares, represented a record portion of CEO compensation in 2018. For S&P 500 CEOs, stock awards alone exceeded 50 percent for the first time. Moreover, they climbed to a record of nearly 40 percent for those in the Russell 3000.

• Delta Increases Service between Atlanta, Key Regional Airports throughout Georgia

  November 05, 2019

  Delta is deepening its investment in communities throughout its hometown state of Georgia with more flying from Albany, Brunswick, Columbus and Valdosta to the airline's Atlanta hub. Each market will see one additional daily frequency to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning next spring, increasing seat capacity to and from these Georgia communities by 35 percent in 2020.

• Sen. Isakson Highlights Georgia Projects in Senate-Passed Federal Funding Measure

  November 04, 2019

  U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., applauded the Senate passage of H.R.3055, which includes important funding for agriculture, transportation and other Georgia priorities, while urging colleagues to end obstruction tactics to advance funding for other measures including for veterans, health care, water projects and national security.

• Governor Kemp Announces "Georgia Access" Health Waiver

  November 01, 2019

  Governor Brian P. Kemp joined members of the General Assembly and business leaders to unveil Georgia Access - a Section 1332 state relief and empowerment waiver to the Affordable Care Act.

• Albany-Dougherty EDC Wins “Best of Class” in Southern Economic Development Council’s Annual Communication Awards

  October 31, 2019

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) received top honors in the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC)’s Communication Awards for its #MadeInAlbanyGA industry marketing campaign, which was named “Best of Class” at the annual awards.

• Small Business Wage Growth Gains Momentum, Job Growth Holds Steady in October

  October 31, 2019

  The tight labor market positively impacted wage growth in October, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings are on the rise, reaching 3.00 percent ($0.80) growth in October.

• DCSS Schools Show Improved Student Content Mastery, Progress and Readiness

  October 30, 2019

  The latest data on the state’s comprehensive measure of schools showed that most Dougherty County School System schools improved in student content mastery, progress and overall readiness but struggled with meeting closing gap targets for some subgroups.

• UGA SBDC & Albany Chamber Partner on “Holiday Marketing Strategy” Lunch & Learn Tomorrow

  October 29, 2019

  The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide training to the community on developing and finalizing marketing strategy for the upcoming holiday season. Holiday Marketing Strategy will be in Albany on Wednesday, October 30.

• Albany Adds Jobs in September

  October 25, 2019

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the Albany added more jobs in September. According to preliminary data, Albany also saw its labor force and employed residents grow across the five-county metropolitan statistical area (MSA).

• Deloitte: Retailers Can Expect Jolly Holiday Shopping Season

  October 24, 2019

  For the 34th year, Deloitte commissioned a national survey of 4,410 consumers to better understand spending for the upcoming holiday season. Conducted online, Sept. 6-13, by an independent research company, the survey provides key insights into consumer behavior and what retailers can expect from shoppers as they tackle their holiday shopping.

• Modern Gas Company Announces 2019 Rib Showdown Competition

  October 23, 2019

  Modern Gas Company announces the 2019 Rib Showdown competition will take place on Saturday, October 26, where teams of backyard bar-be-que rib masters are invited to put their rib cooking skills to the test as they compete for the first, second and third place category titles.

• Zell Miller Foundation Announces Leadership Institute Class Of 2020

  October 23, 2019

  The Zell Miller Foundation has announced the members of the Zell Miller Leadership Institute Class of 2020. The Leadership Institute is a year-long leadership development program designed to explore the life, legacy, and core values Zell Miller believed were essential to becoming a more effective leader.

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