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Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany
February 09, 2024
This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.
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Atlanta Fed Opening Remarks: Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market
February 09, 2024
At the Atlanta Fed, our tagline is "an economy that works for everyone." Such an economy will feature a labor market in which everyone can maximize their human capital and potential and find work commensurate with that full potential. The appeal of having this kind of economy is that it will be more resilient, more innovative, and more prosperous.
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Georgia Historical Society’s New Georgia Day Video to Explore the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding
February 08, 2024
The Georgia Historical Society will premiere an all-new Georgia Day video on February 12, 2024—Georgia Day—in recognition of the 291st anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733.
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Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases
February 07, 2024
Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.
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Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort
February 06, 2024
GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.
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Albany-Dougherty Day 2024: Celebrating Community Leadership, Unity, and Legislative Engagement
February 05, 2024
Albany-Dougherty Day 2024, hosted in Atlanta Monday and Tuesday by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, culminated as a resounding success, showcasing the collective strength and unity of the Albany community.
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FIFA Announces World Cup 2026 Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match
February 05, 2024
In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches – including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match and a semifinal match – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the summer of 2026.
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Completion of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Delayed Until Second Quarter
February 05, 2024
A malfunction within the cooling system at the second of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle is forcing Georgia Power to delay the unit’s in-service date until the second quarter of this year.
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GSW Raises $1,250,053 Million for Propel Scholarship Campaign, Unveiled During Second Annual Gold Force Gala
February 02, 2024
Propel: GSW’s Campaign for Scholarships concluded at Georgia Southwestern State University’s(GSW) second annual Gold Force Gala on Saturday, where the final total of $1,250,053 was announced to the 300 guests in attendance at the black-tie fundraiser.
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Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities
February 02, 2024
The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28th during GMA’s Cities United Summit.
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How Georgia Compares Against the National Mental Health Rankings
February 02, 2024
A new analysis has examined how each state’s mental health data compares across the country, with Georgia ranking significantly below the national average.
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GDOT Awards $118M in Funding for Statewide Reconstruction, Resurfacing, Bridge Construction & Safety Projects
February 01, 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 10 projects in December 2023 including resurfacing, widening and reconstruction, and bridge construction.
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Deloitte & Fast Company Survey: Companies Are Investing More in Innovation Despite Economic Uncertainty
February 01, 2024
Deloitte's collaboration with Fast Company on its "Survey of Innovation Excellence," polling more than 200 named to the media brand's list of the world's most innovative companies, shows that half (54%) will increase their investments in innovation in 2024.
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Albany State University Foundation Announces Theme & Honorees for Annual Scholarship Gala
January 31, 2024
The Albany State University (ASU) Foundation invites the community, alumni, and friends to join them for “A Night Under The Stars” to celebrate the 4th Annual Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala.
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Gov. Kemp, Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide
January 31, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach State, this annual publication will continue to inspire travel to and within Georgia.
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2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced
January 31, 2024
Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.
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New Study Ranks Georgia Fifth for States with Biggest Urge to Move in 2024
January 26, 2024
New research has revealed which states are most likely to have moving on their 2024 bucket list, with Georgia proving to be the fifth most eager to relocate this year.
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Albany Technical College Approved as a DOD SkillBridge Provider, Offering Key Training for Service Members
January 25, 2024
Albany Technical College has recently been approved as a provider for the Department of Defense SkillBridge program. The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Post-Pandemic Record with 104.7M Passengers in 2023
January 24, 2024
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s 2023 traffic report posts strong growth as it served 104.7 million passengers, marking a substantial increase and surpassing post-pandemic levels.
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Celebrating Generosity: The Fourth Annual In Good Company Report Highlights Georgia Businesses Making a Difference
January 23, 2024
As we usher in the new year, goBeyondProfit is thrilled to unveil the fourth annual In Good Company Report, a tribute to Georgia businesses that transcend mere profit-making and embody the ethos of business generosity.
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard
January 23, 2024
Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony Monday, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.
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Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most
January 23, 2024
A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.
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Dougherty County & ASU to Hold Joint Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Flint River Trail Today
January 22, 2024
The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners and Albany State University will partner on today to hold an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Flint River Trail, ASU to Downtown portion of the Flint River Trail System. The ceremony will occur at 2:30 p.m. at ASU East.
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Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit
January 22, 2024
Fostering Success Act, a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system, announced today it has successfully raised nearly $10 million in tax credit allocations in its first year that ended December 31st.
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Chamber Foundation, ASU, & King Committee Host Unforgettable 2024 MLK Dinner
January 19, 2024
The 2024 MLK Dinner, hosted January 11th by the Albany Area Chamber Foundation and Albany State University in partnership with the King Day Celebration Committee, brought together a diverse cross-section of the community, from local businesses to dignitaries, for an unforgettable evening inspired by the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.