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Modern Gas Company Celebrates Giving Back
December 19, 2023
Modern Gas Company celebrated the beginning of the season of giving by announcing the proceeds from the 2023 Rib Showdown competition held on Saturday, October 21st, at Chehaw Park. A total of $4,832 was raised for the Junior League of Albany, Georgia.
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Gov. Kemp Announces State Employee Retention Pay Supplement, New School Safety Funding
December 19, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp – joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Chairman Matt Hatchett of the House Appropriations Committee, announced a state employee retention pay supplement of $1,000 for each of the roughly 112,000 state employees and 196,000 educators and school support staff across the state.
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Georgia’s Energy System – A Model for America
December 18, 2023
We start our cars and barely think about the complex systems under the hood. The same with flipping on a light switch. We just take for granted that the electricity will work. We enjoy reliable and affordable electric service here in Georgia thanks to careful planning and market-based management of a diversified energy system.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Albany Reveals Exciting Makeover
December 15, 2023
LBA Hospitality, an Alabama–based hotel management company, announced that the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Albany, has completed an extensive renovation in its guest rooms and public spaces.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank (Part 2)
December 15, 2023
In part 2 of our interview with Colony Bank and its CEO Heath Fountain we explore intentional leadership practices that effectively communicate strategic priorities to a dispersed workforce. With 40+ offices across the state, Colony Bank implements these practices daily.
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Southwest Georgia Regional Airport Named as One of America’s ‘Most Reliable’ Airports
December 14, 2023
A new study has revealed America’s most reliable airports, with Albany's Southwest Georgia Regional Airport coming in at #8.
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GDOT Outlines Need for Major Hike in Highway Funding
December 14, 2023
Georgia will need to spend at least $81 billion on transportation improvements by 2050 to keep people and freight moving on highways that otherwise will becoming increasingly congested, state Commissioner of Transportation Russell McMurry warned Wednesday.
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Empowering Albany's Future: Propel+ Program Drives Positive Change
December 13, 2023
The Albany Area Chamber Foundation's Propel+ program took center stage last Thursday as students and adults gathered for an impactul session aimed at preparing Albany's female youth for the work force.
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Governors Kemp, Ivey Announce Agreement in Long-running Chattahoochee River Water Lawsuit
December 13, 2023
Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states’ citizens who live and work in the Mid- and Lower Chattahoochee River Basin of sufficient minimum water flows during times of drought.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: It’s Time for Washington to Reverse Course on Interest Rates
December 13, 2023
It’s no surprise to anyone who has filled up their tank, been to the grocery store, or applied for a loan that sky-high inflation and increasing interest rates are placing an undue financial burden on citizens across the country and constraints on business investments.
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Over Forty High School Students Complete Colony Bank's Leadership Academy
December 12, 2023
Over 40 high school students in Georgia recently graduated from the Colony Leadership Academy, the graduation ceremony took place on November 18th in Savannah and upon completion of the program, each student received up to a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.
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Georgia’s Economy is Headed for a “Soft Landing” but Could Still Hit Some Speed Bumps
December 12, 2023
Georgia’s post-COVID economic expansion is expected to slow but continue, with GDP increasing by 1.1% in 2024, according to economic forecasters at the University of Georgia Selig Center for Economic Growth.
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Sen. Raphael Warnock Visits MCLB Albany for Military Housing Discussion
December 11, 2023
Raphael Warnock, D-Atlanta, visited Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Dec. 8, as part of an effort to learn more about military housing currently available to service members in Georgia.
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Feds Providing More Funding for Passenger Rail in Georgia
December 11, 2023
The Biden administration is stepping up federal funding of three planned intercity passenger rail projects in Georgia. The Federal Rail Administration has awarded $1.5 million in grants to explore linking Atlanta with Savannah; Charlotte, N.C.; and Chattanooga, Tenn.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank
December 08, 2023
Colony Bank and its CEO Heath Fountain were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for their commitment to a larger purpose beyond the bottom line. In our latest CEO interview with Colony Bank CEO, Heath Fountain, he clearly articulates not only the role that community banks play in improving lives but also offers practical ways to tie daily tasks and customer interactions back to the company purpose.
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As Responsibilities Increase, US Corporate Boards are Taking a Fresh Look at Their Committees
December 08, 2023
Science and technology. Health and safety. ESG and sustainability. A few years ago, board committees on such topics were nearly non-existent. But as boards expand their role to address a broadening array of topics, they are not only assigning responsibilities to existing committees but also starting to form new types of committees.
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SBA Delivers Over $1.4B in Funding to Georgia Small Businesses
December 06, 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that the SBA delivered $50 billion in capital, disaster relief, and bonding to small businesses and disaster-impacted communities across America in Fiscal Year 2023.
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Colony Bank Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award
December 05, 2023
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced it has honored Fitzgerald-based Colony Bank and its CEO, Heath Fountain, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.
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Governor Kemp Wants to Accelerate State Income Tax Cuts
December 05, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask Georgia lawmakers to provide additional tax relief during the upcoming legislative session by accelerating a state income tax cut lawmakers adopted last year.
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Study: 33.3% of Georgia Taxpayers Report Charitable Contributions, Above U.S. Average
December 04, 2023
Giving Season—which kicks off with Giving Tuesday and runs through December 31st—is when 30% of all annual nonprofit giving takes place. In Georgia, 33.3% of taxpayers report charitable contributions, compared to 32.9% of taxpayers nationally.
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All Berths Open for Business at Port of Savannah
December 04, 2023
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal handled 129 container ship calls last month, an increase of 26 percent compared to October 2022.
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Drawdown Georgia Announces $1.2 Million in New Climate Solutions & Equity Grants
December 01, 2023
Six Georgia-based family foundations today announce the awarding of the 2024-2025 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants in support of efforts that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity in Georgia.
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UGA SBDC to Bolster Georgia Business Community Thanks to a $6.2 Million Federal Grant
December 01, 2023
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center has been named a sub-recipient in the State Small Business Credit Initiative Grant. A $6.2 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury and administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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goBeyondProfit - The Business Case for a Generosity Reboot
December 01, 2023
If you pay close attention, you will hear a growing disagreement between companies, employees, and the communities they serve. While they are bound together by a mutual interest in meaningful engagement, employees and community-serving nonprofits are begging for a relationship reboot.
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Phoebe CEO Scott Steiner Named Chair-Elect of the Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees
November 30, 2023
Scott Steiner, FACHE, was named chair-elect of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association. Steiner, who has served on the GHA Board since March 2020, will lead the 2025 Board in developing strategies for GHA hospital members, advocating for the highest quality care for patients, and supporting adequate reimbursement for hospitals.