Hannah's Story: Building a Better Future for Her Family
After entering Georgia's foster care system at age 11, Hannah spent seven years in care and experienced 17 different placements before aging out. As a young mother of three, she faced overwhelming challenges, balancing parenthood with unstable housing, unreliable transportation, and the daily struggle to provide for her family.
Georgia Chamber Launches Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance, a new initiative designed to bring together business leaders, infrastructure providers, utilities, community stakeholders, and key industries to support Georgia’s continued leadership in the rapidly growing digital economy.
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Georgia is Building First State Psychiatric Hospital Since Landmark Disability Case
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Georgia Issues $30M in Phase 2 GREAT Health Awards to Advance Rural Healthcare Transformation
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GMA CEO & Executive Director Larry Hanson Honored as 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion
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Delta expands SAF Access Through Multi-Airport Collaboration with Shell Aviation
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Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce Shipped to Georgia, Other States Over Cyclospora Risk
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TCSG Appoints Rosemary Selby as Interim President of Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US Declined in June
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Albany State University Foundation Receives $60K+ Gift to Support Student Success
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PCOM South Georgia Students Help Grow the Next Generation Through Garden Updates
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Georgia Local Leaders Recognized as Government Champions Through Local Gov250
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ADEDC Announces Zachary Dykes as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Project Management
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Air Conditioning - Albany Air
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Banking - Colony Bank
Business Breakfast - Available
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Business Lunch - Harvest Moon
Catering - Stewbo's
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Document Management - Secure Records Solutions
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Information Technology - Southeast Regional Technology Group
Insurance - Georgia Farm Bureau
Landscape Management - Pro Outdoor LLC
Lawyer - Watson Spence
Leadership Development - Leadership Institute at Columbus State University
Manufacturing - Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP)
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Propane - Modern Gas
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