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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Business Inflation Expectations Unchanged at 3.4%
News, January 13, 2022
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Georgia Govt. Spends Annual $719 Per Person on Health Care, Below U.S. Average
News, January 13, 2022
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Georgia Gas Prices Ticking Upward
News, February 16, 2021
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Georgia’s Banks Post Gains in Loans, Deposits, Assets
Features, 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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Holiday Travel Season Approaching; Pandemic Remains a Concern, Yet Confidence is Growing
Features, October 30, 2020
Georgians are cautiously developing plans for the holiday travel season. A new AAA survey determined that the pandemic, flexibility of parents working from home and virtual school for students are key influencers regarding how comfortable people feel about traveling in the coming months.
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State’s Public-Private Partnership Provides Immediate Care to Georgians During COVID-19 Crisis
Features, October 28, 2020
It was Tuesday morning, March 24. While most Georgians were still learning about a deadly new virus that just landed on American shores, the South Georgia town of Albany had suddenly become the world’s fourth largest epicenter of Covid-19 patients.
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University System of Georgia State Economic Impact Grows to $18.5B
Features, October 14, 2020
The University System of Georgia (USG) recorded a statewide economic impact of $18.5 billion for fiscal year 2019, a 4.5 percent increase from fiscal year 2018. USG also generated 157,770 jobs.
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Zillow Group Makes Greater Atlanta its Southeastern Hub, Creates 200 Jobs
News, August 13, 2020
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Sharecare Partners with Augusta University to Expands State COVID-19 Testing Efforts
News, May 27, 2020
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#CreditUnionsCareChallenge Hits the Half-Million Mark
News, May 21, 2020
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SOS Encourages Absentee Ballot Voting as COVID-19 Precautions
News, May 21, 2020
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Congressman Bishop Fights For Farmers And Food Security
News, May 20, 2020
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Georgia Sees Improvement in COVID-19 Testing
News, May 20, 2020
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Try-Con Tufters Invests $5M in Chattooga County Expansion; Creates 104 Jobs
News, May 20, 2020
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Georgia DOT Restricts Construction-Related Lane Closures Statewide During Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
Features, May 20, 2020
To ease potential Memorial Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures from noon Friday, May 22nd through 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 26th on Interstate highways and limiting lane closures on state routes that directly serve major tourist and recreation centers.
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Georgia Marks Lowest COVID-19 Positive Hospitalizations Since Early April
Features, May 20, 2020
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia reached its lowest number of COVID-19 positive patients hospitalized since hospitals started reporting data to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) on April 8th.
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The Home Depot Q1 Results Up
News, May 20, 2020
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Sen. Loeffler Puts USA RISE Plan for Economic Recovery into Action
News, May 20, 2020
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Over 220 Georgia Companies Producing Critical Supplies to Fight COVID-19
Features, May 19, 2020
The Georgia Suppliers Interactive Map and List, compiled by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), includes more than 220 Georgia companies providing needed protective supplies, along with an interactive map displaying business location and a tool to sort supplies by category.
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Georgia Foundation for Public Education, Innovation Fund Foundation Award COVID-19 Response Fund Grants to 11 Districts, Schools
News, May 19, 2020
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Georgia Credit Unions Provide Financial Aid For Members During COVID-19 Pandemic
News, May 19, 2020
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UPS Delivers 5 Millionth Meal To Rural Students And Their Families Impacted By Novel Coronavirus Crisis
News, May 19, 2020
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UGA SBDC Offers No-cost Online Small Business Training
News, May 19, 2020
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Colony Bankcorp Names Leonard H. Bateman, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer
News, May 18, 2020
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TU Honors Students, Faculty during Online Honors Ceremony
News, May 18, 2020
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Microsoft Corp. to Expand Presence in Atlanta with 1,500 New Jobs, New Facility
Features, May 18, 2020
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Fortune 500 company Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions, will open a new facility in Atlanta, anticipated in summer 2021. The $75 million investment will create 1,500 new high-tech jobs in West Midtown.
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Over 300,000 COVID-19 Tests Reported to Georgia Department of Public Health
News, May 18, 2020
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Sen. Loeffler Announces Georgia Has Received $5.8B to Fight Coronavirus, Recover Economically
News, May 18, 2020
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GeorgiaALIVE Unveils COVID -19 Resource Exchange
News, May 18, 2020
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GDOL Launches Claims Conversion Program for Employers
Features, May 18, 2020
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has developed a program which will allow employer filed partial claims to be converted to individual claims. This new process will allow employees who are permanently terminated the opportunity to continue receiving benefits without interruption.
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Secretary Brad Raffensperger Wins in Court, Primary Election to Move Forward on June 9th
News, May 18, 2020
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NASCAR Returning to Georgia for Rescheduled Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500
News, May 15, 2020
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TCSG Granted $12M for Dislocated Workers
News, May 15, 2020
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Homegrown Georgia Artists and Songwriters Unite on May 26th for "Georgia On My Mind"
Features, May 15, 2020
Traditionally hosted at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, the seventh annual “Gretsch Presents Georgia On My Mind” concert benefiting the Georgia Music Foundation will reach a global audience this year with an online musical event Tuesday, May 26th hosted by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls and artist/songwriter Brent Cobb.
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EPA Selects Four Projects in Georgia to Receive $1.9M for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment
News, May 15, 2020
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First Quarter-Million Absentee Ballots Cast
Features, May 15, 2020
Counties have accepted more than 250,000 absentee ballots for the combined Presidential Preference Primary and General Primary, a record amount considering there are still more than three weeks to go before Election Day, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Thursday.
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Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan Comments on Reconvening 2020 Session
News, May 14, 2020
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Georgia To Receive $260M For COVID-19 Testing
Features, May 14, 2020
The White House announced that Georgia will receive over $260 million in federal funding to increase testing capacity in the state.
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Sen. Loeffler Introduces Legislation Allowing Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits to Receive PPP Loans
News, May 14, 2020
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PCOM South Georgia: Faculty Offer Tips for Working From Home
News, May 13, 2020
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Georgia Leads 21-State Coalition Urging Congress to Enact COVID-19 Liability Protections
News, May 13, 2020
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Integrated Head Package for Vogtle Unit 3 Placed Atop Reactor Vessel
News, May 13, 2020
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Gov. Kemp, DPH, DCH, GEMA, Dept. of Insurance and Georgia Guard Give Update on COVID-19
News, May 13, 2020
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SOS Partners with AARP, Georgia’s U.S. Attorney, & SEC To Protect Seniors from COVID-19 Fraud
News, May 13, 2020
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Georgia Deploys 448 Wi-Fi Rangers to 36 School Districts
Features, May 13, 2020
Governor Kemp announced a donation from AT&T to the Georgia Department of Education, Foundation for Public Education. The donation will be used to deploy 448 Wi-Fi Rangers to 36 school districts, filling the internet connectivity gap for thousands of students in rural areas, tripling the number of Wi-Fi buses in the state.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Announces Poet Laureate’s Prize Winner, Finalists
News, May 13, 2020
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AG Carr Appoints Cobb DA to Lead Ahmaud Arbery Case
News, May 12, 2020
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WarnerMedia and AT&T Create $250,000 Relief Fund for Atlanta Arts & Cultural Institutions
News, May 12, 2020
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AAA: Gas Demand Continues Ascent, Leading To Steady National Average Increase
News, May 12, 2020
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Superintendent Woods Announces 2020 Georgia Scholars
News, May 12, 2020
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Facebook Rolls Out New Tools to Support Georgia Small Businesses
News, May 12, 2020
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Serenity House Partners with PCOM to Discuss COVID-19 Effects
News, May 11, 2020
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Andrew College Announces 2020 Honors Day Winners
News, May 11, 2020
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One Millionth Absentee Ballot Highlights Election Success Under COVID-19
News, May 11, 2020
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A-1 Roof Trusses Plans $17M Investment, 130 Jobs in Decatur County
News, May 11, 2020
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Kia Motors' "Telluriders" Continue Delivering Face Shields To Hospitals And Medical Facilities Nationwide
News, May 11, 2020
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GDOL Issues over $1.7B in Unemployment Payments
News, May 08, 2020
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Board of Regents Provides Authority for Potential Reductions Due to COVID-19
News, May 08, 2020
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Gov. Kemp, DPH, GEMA, Dept. of Insurance, Georgia Guard, and AU President Keel Update Georgians on COVID-19
News, May 08, 2020
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Peach Bowl, Inc. to Help Fund Statewide COVID-19 Screening
News, May 08, 2020
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Alzheimer’s Association Adjusts In Person Support Groups To Virtual Setting Throughout Georgia
News, May 08, 2020
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SANY America Lends a Hand to Help Local Health Care Providers in Georgia
News, May 07, 2020
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USG Continues to Increase Wireless Connectivity
News, May 07, 2020
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GeorgiaALIVE Announces ‘New Normal/Work Safety’ Effort to Emphasize Best Practices
News, May 07, 2020
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PruittHealth Supports Staff with PruittCares Foundation COVID-19 Fund
News, May 07, 2020
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Medical Cannabis Commission Names First Executive Director
News, May 07, 2020
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April State Tax Revenues Fall -35.9%
Features, May 07, 2020
The State of Georgia’s April net tax collections totaled nearly $1.84 billion for a decrease of $1.03 billion, or -35.9 percent, compared to April 2019 when net tax collections totaled $2.87 billion.
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Synovus Announces Paycheck Protection Program Lending Results
News, May 07, 2020
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Senators Loeffler, Braun, Hoeven, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Tax Liability for PPP Loans
News, May 07, 2020
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Technical College System of Georgia Expanding Online Education and Training Opportunities Due to Impact of Coronavirus
Features, May 06, 2020
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is expanding its online program opportunities as well as offering free, professional development and online training courses to provide more Georgians the flexibility to enhance their skills during this time.
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RWDC Industries to Invest $260M in Athens-Clarke County Expansion, Create 200 Jobs
News, May 06, 2020
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GEMA/HS, DPH Distribute Largest PPE Shipment to Date
News, May 06, 2020
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Industry Leaders Praise Bipartisan Plan To Address Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses
News, May 06, 2020
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66 COVID-19 Testing Sites Active Across Georgia
News, May 06, 2020
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Georgia DOT to Host Webinar for Small Businesses Owners May 7th
News, May 06, 2020
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Georgia School Districts to Receive $411M in CARES Act Funding
News, May 05, 2020
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Savannah Golf Championship Rescheduled for Week of September 28th
News, May 05, 2020
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Georgia Sees Banner Week for COVID-19 Testing
News, May 04, 2020
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1 Million Plus Georgians To Vote Absentee-And Counting
News, May 04, 2020
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Open Vessel Testing Complete for Vogtle Unit 3
News, May 04, 2020
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Gov. Kemp, Dr. Toomey Urge Georgians to Wear Face Coverings to Fight COVID-19
News, May 04, 2020
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Gov. Kemp Appoints Ben Miller, Jr. to Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court
News, May 04, 2020
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UPS And Michaels Launch Contactless Curbside Pickup Of Packages And Return Drop-Offs At UPS Access Point Locations
News, May 04, 2020
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GDOL Issues More Payments During Pandemic Than in the Past Four Years Combined
News, May 01, 2020
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Southern Company Reports First-Quarter 2020 Earnings
News, May 01, 2020
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Georgia Power Foundation Supports Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, Giving Kitchen during COVID-19
News, May 01, 2020
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Gov. Kemp Extends Protections for Vulnerable Georgians, Releases Guidance for Businesses
News, May 01, 2020
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Chick-fil-A Launches Meal Kits as More People Cook at Home
News, May 01, 2020
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Perdue, Durbin, Young, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses
News, May 01, 2020
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GCBM, Inc. and NGP, Inc. to Launch Joint Covid-19 Response: Connecting Grassroots Leaders to Resources
News, May 01, 2020
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CEFGA Shifts: Offering Online Construction Education and Job Placement for Georgia’s High School Students
News, May 01, 2020
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State Offers Free System for Entities to Decontaminate 80,000 N95 Masks Per Day
News, April 30, 2020
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Batter Up Foods Invests $34M in Fulton Co. Waffle Plant, Creates 162 Jobs
News, April 30, 2020
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Senator David Perdue, Army Secretary McCarthy Visit Fort Benning
News, April 30, 2020
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Georgia Department of Education Awards $21M in Digital Learning Grants
Features, April 30, 2020
The Georgia Department of Education is awarding digital learning grants totaling $21,578,236 to 55 school districts. The grants are intended to help districts shore up their digital/distance learning infrastructure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Georgia Sees Record Testing Day
News, April 29, 2020
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Georgia Power Launches Learning Power Mobile App
Features, April 29, 2020
While parents, teachers and students alike are managing new ways of learning during school closures and "stay-at-home" orders, the Georgia Power Learning Power app includes interactive lessons for students, offering fun, educational activities with real-world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), energy and energy efficiency content.
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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Hosts Small Business Relief and Resources Tele-Town Hall
News, April 29, 2020
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UPS Releases 1Q 2020 Earnings
News, April 29, 2020
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Governor Kemp Congratulates 2020 Governor's Honors Program Finalists
News, April 29, 2020