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AT&T Expands Fiber Network in Albany
Features, July 24, 2024
AT&T Fiber is available to nearly 16,000 residential and business locations in parts of the Albany community. The expanded network will give more customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs.
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Phoebe Community Report Highlights Health System’s Impact on Southwest Georgia
Features, July 23, 2024
Phoebe provides a higher percentage of its operating expenses on charity care for indigent patients than almost any health system in the country. That’s just one aspect of Phoebe’s impact on southwest Georgia that is highlighted in the health system’s 2024 Community Report.
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FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc
Features, July 23, 2024
Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.
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Gov. Kemp Announces Details for $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Investment
Features, July 19, 2024
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced new details for the historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state included in the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
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Summer Job Market Sees Influx of Graduates, Slight Rise in June Unemployment
Features, July 19, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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Albany Area Chamber’s State of the Base Discussion Enlightens, Celebrates
Features, July 15, 2024
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the partnership between Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and the Albany Area community Thursday during its Military Affairs Rise N Shine, hosted at the Exchange Club of Albany.
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Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark Receives Prestigious GACCE Legacy Award
Features, July 15, 2024
Georgia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris Clark, CCE received the GACCE Legacy Award, the most prestigious prize awarded the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Clark received the award on Thursday, July 11 at the GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held on St. Simons Island, Ga.
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Slim Chickens Gears Up for July 22nd Opening in Albany
Features, July 12, 2024
Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Georgia, with its newest opening at 2533 Dawson Rd. in Albany on July 22nd.
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10 Georgia Destinations Ranked Among ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure
Features, July 12, 2024
Islands, cities, and hotels across Georgia earned coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards announced July 9th. Travel + Leisure is one of the world’s leading travel media brands, and its annual reader survey-based awards program is considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.5M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Organizations
Features, July 11, 2024
Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2024 Awards Recipients
Features, July 10, 2024
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership and stewardship, benefiting local communities and the state.
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South GeorgiaLEADS Opens Opportunity for Two Signature Leadership Programs
Features, July 08, 2024
South GeorgiaLEADS continues to invest in South Georgia’s future success by identifying and developing leaders who understand and can speak to the unique challenges and opportunities that are collectively experienced throughout the region. Ten years into the launch of the program, SGL has evolved its initiatives and efforts to respond to the region and its needs in real time.
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GACCE Announces 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board Members
Features, July 08, 2024
The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
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Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney as Chair, Clyde Tuggle, Larry Thompson, & Reed Dulany III as Officers
Features, July 08, 2024
The Georgia Historical Society has announced its newly elected officers to the GHS Board of Curators. GHS is welcoming several business and philanthropic leaders from across the state to leadership positions on the Board.
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Georgia Council on Literacy Announces State Literacy Coach
News, July 01, 2024
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Georgia Recognized for New Business Investment, Job Creation
Features, June 28, 2024
Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.
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Phoebe Welcomes New Physician Residents
Features, June 27, 2024
Phoebe rolled out the red carpet for the newest members of the Phoebe Family Medicine Residency at an annual ceremony Wednesday morning. Phoebe and community leaders welcomed the PFMR Class of 2027 to Albany.
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Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort
Features, June 26, 2024
The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.
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Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State
Features, June 25, 2024
Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.
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Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA
Features, June 24, 2024
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.
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Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’
Features, June 24, 2024
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.
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American Peanut Shellers Association Names Chris Chammoun Executive Director
Features, June 21, 2024
American Peanut Shellers Association announced that it has appointed Chris Chammoun as its Executive Director.
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Frank Griffin Elected as Chair of Community Bankers Association of Georgia
Features, June 20, 2024
Flint Community Bank President Frank Griffin was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia. Nominations for the 2024-25 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual convention held earlier this month.
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FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc
Features, June 18, 2024
We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.
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Albany State University Presidential Search Committee Named
Features, June 14, 2024
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today named members of the Albany State University Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search to replace President Marion Ross Fedrick, who announced in February she had accepted the role of executive vice president and chief of staff to the president at Georgia State University.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
Features, June 14, 2024
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.
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Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II Named Interim President of Albany State University
Features, June 11, 2024
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II interim president of Albany State University, effective July 1, 2024.
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Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport
Features, May 22, 2024
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.
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SRJ Architects Inc. Launches Expansion Into Metro Atlanta, Blending Innovation with Community-Centric Design
Features, May 21, 2024
SRJ Architects Inc., a distinguished firm composed of architects, project managers, construction specialists and interior designers based in Albany, Georgia is known for its steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainable architecture.
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Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings
Features, May 17, 2024
Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.
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Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge
Features, May 17, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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GSW Unveils Phoebe Simulation and Learning Center at Special Naming Ceremony
Features, May 06, 2024
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held a naming ceremony for the state-of-the-art Phoebe Simulation and Learning Center, located on the second floor of the Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex, on May 1.
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Congressman Bishop Announces $5.1M HHS Grant to Albany Area Primary Health Care
Features, May 02, 2024
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) announced that Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. was awarded a $5,187,269 Health Center Program grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's 114th Annual Meeting Recap
Features, April 29, 2024
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s 114th annual meeting brought together esteemed community and business leaders for an evening of celebration, recognition, and strategic visioning Thursday on the Bricks at Thronateeska Heritage Center in downtown Albany.
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EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists
Features, April 29, 2024
Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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SBI's Newest Report Expands on Resources to Drive Commercial Productivit
News, April 24, 2024
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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Concludes Successful 2024 DC Fly In
Features, April 22, 2024
A delegation of nearly 40 business and community leaders represented Albany and Dougherty County in the nation’s capital as part of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s signature federal legislative program, the Washington, D.C., Fly In, April 16-17.
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Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members
Features, April 17, 2024
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.
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Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey
Features, April 16, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.
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Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport
Features, April 16, 2024
In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.
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Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce
Features, March 14, 2024
Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.
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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Earns Level II Trauma Center Designation
Features, March 07, 2024
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has designated Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital as a Level II Trauma Center, the first Georgia hospital to earn that designation in nine years.
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8th Annual Combos Marathon & Half Marathon This Weekend
Features, March 01, 2024
Area residents will notice several temporary, partial lane closings in the area on Saturday, March 2nd as Albany welcomes nearly 1,000 participants in the 18th Annual Combos Marathon and Half Marathon, formally known as the SNICKERS.
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FLEX ABY Announces Top 3 Finalists for Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
Features, February 28, 2024
FLEX ABY, the premier youth entrepreneurship competition in Albany, is thrilled to announce the finalists who will compete in the upcoming finale on March 22. FLEX ABY aims to ignite innovation and empower young entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into successful businesses.
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UGA SBDC Harvesting Success: Ag Financing
News, February 23, 2024
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The Albany Symphony is Bringing Back the St. Patrick's Day Crawfish Festival
Features, February 22, 2024
As part of the celebration of its 60th season, the Albany Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is bringing back a community event that was a popular annual fundraiser for the ASO more than two decades ago and is inviting people throughout southwest Georgia to join the fun.
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Draffin Tucker Announces New Team Members
News, February 22, 2024
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Farm Stress Summit to Spotlight Mental Health Challenges Among Georgia’s Farming Communities
Features, February 21, 2024
The prevalence of mental health challenges experienced by farm families and farming communities in Georgia is staggering. Faced with unfavorable weather, unfriendly economic conditions, labor shortages and more, farmers of all types often cope with the pressures of their profession in unhealthy ways, including considering suicide.
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UGA SBDC Global Reach Bootcamp Set for March 6th
News, February 20, 2024
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Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Jones Welding & Industrial Supply, Inc
News, February 20, 2024
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"Call Before You Dig" Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary in Georgia
Features, February 20, 2024
2024 marks Georgia 811’s 50th Anniversary. With the mission to promote safety and prevent utility damage, Georgia 811 will celebrate the occasion with various events, initiatives, and tributes to remind stakeholders and the general public of the importance of contacting 811 before digging.
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Ellie Jane Wright from Deerfield Windsor School Named PAGE STAR Student Winner for Dougherty County
News, February 16, 2024
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The 1975 Transportation Group Emerges from Broadleaf Trucking and Sexton Farms Merger
Features, February 16, 2024
Two industry giants, Broadleaf Trucking and Sexton Farms, have joined forces to create a powerful new entity, The 1975 Transportation Group. This merger marks a significant milestone in the world of transportation, solidifying 1975 as the leading resource for transportation and logistics in the Southern United States.
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Georgia Leading Nation in New Clean Energy Projects, 19 Projects Totalling 39k Jobs, $13B in Private Investments
Features, February 16, 2024
Large-scale clean energy projects announced in Georgia in just the first year of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are projected to create or support almost 39,000 jobs and generate tens of billions of dollars in new wages, tax revenue, and economic growth, according to a new economic analysis by BW Research for the national nonpartisan business group E2.
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Cities Connect: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
News, February 16, 2024
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State of Georgia Breaks Export Records for Third Straight Year
Features, February 15, 2024
Governor Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state surpassed $49.7 billion in exports in 2023, eclipsing the record-setting $47 billion in 2022.
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More than $200 Million in Additional LMIG Funding Available for Local Governments
News, February 15, 2024
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New Cordele Company Seeks to Fill 25 Full-Time Jobs
News, February 14, 2024
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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: Sugar Mama's Bakery
News, February 14, 2024
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Vinson Davis to Speak during Local TEAAMS Session at Albany Technical College
News, February 14, 2024
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FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network
Features, February 14, 2024
The FirstNet Authority and its network partner, AT&T, are announcing a major investment in the future of public safety communications. The FirstNet Authority’s 10-year, $8 billion investment initiative will evolve and expand FirstNet — America’s public safety network.
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United Way SWGA Honors 211 Day by Providing Resources and Aid to Working, “ALICE” Families in the Dougherty County School System
Features, February 13, 2024
The United Way of Southwest Georgia celebrated 211 day by hosting the first event in a series of events for United for ALICE, a program that helps those that are working but still struggle because they don’t qualify for any assistance like childcare, housing and food accessibility.
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Cities Connect: Red Cross of Georgia
News, February 12, 2024
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Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2024 State of Housing Report
Features, February 12, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its 2024 State of Housing Report highlighting opportunities for Georgia’s leaders to implement strategic policies that encourage housing development and address the current workforce housing shortage.
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Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany
Features, 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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Cities Connect: Georgia Single Parent Coalition
News, February 09, 2024
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Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: SHIVER Outdoor & Archery
News, February 07, 2024
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Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases
Features, 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
Features, 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
Features, 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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Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care
News, February 01, 2024
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Shared Values and Hard Work Lead to Continued Success for Georgia Electric Associates and AB&T
News, February 01, 2024
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AB&T Releases Q4 Performance Report
News, January 31, 2024
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2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced
Features, 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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Junior League of Albany Hosts Family Fun Event Called Kids in the Kitchen
News, January 30, 2024
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Albany Museum of Art To Host Opening Reception for New Exhibitions on Thursday, February 1st
News, January 29, 2024
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Cities Connect: Finding and Funding Child Care in Georgia
News, January 29, 2024
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Georgia Regional Commissions Unemployment Rates Drop or Remain Steady for the New Year
News, January 29, 2024
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Draffin Tucker Promotes Team Members to Key Positions
News, January 26, 2024
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Albany Unemployment Rate Drops for the New Year
News, January 26, 2024
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Georgia’s Christy Todd Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year
News, January 26, 2024
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones Announces Additional 2024 Legislative Priorities
News, January 26, 2024
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Strategic Communicators Have More Influence, More Pressure to Drive Business Growth, Report Finds
News, January 26, 2024
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Financial Fraud Growth Slowed in 2023, but Losses Remained High
News, January 26, 2024
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IT and Security Teams Increasingly United in Battle Against Sophisticated Cyberthreats, Research Finds
News, January 26, 2024
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Makes Donation to Sowega Council on Aging and Alzheimer’s Outreach Center
News, January 25, 2024
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Bold Move to Columbus, Georgia Marks First Semiconductor Manufacturer in Region
News, January 25, 2024
Innovative partnering proved successful as CHIPS4CHIPS announced the locating of the first semiconductor manufacturer in the Chattahoochee Valley. Micromize, a pioneering semiconductor manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient electronics for wearables and mobile devices, has chosen Columbus as the location for its inaugural manufacturing facility.
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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: Flint River Fresh
News, January 23, 2024
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HACEMOS Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
News, January 23, 2024
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Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most
Features, 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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Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit
Features, 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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Delta Tees Up Largest-Ever Schedule to the 2024 Masters Tournament
News, January 22, 2024
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Macon Named #1 Most Affordable City to Buy a Home
News, January 22, 2024
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Chamber Foundation, ASU, & King Committee Host Unforgettable 2024 MLK Dinner
Features, 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.
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Governor Announces 85 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
News, January 19, 2024
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Cities Connect: How City Officials Can Help Medicaid Members Stay Informed and Covered
News, January 19, 2024
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Jeretha Peters Named Chair of Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
Features, January 18, 2024
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Jeretha Peters as the 2024 chair of its Board of Directors. With a distinguished background as the Branch Manager and First Vice President of Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors, Peters brings a wealth of experience and commitment to the business community.
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AB&T Elects Charlene Parker as Bank Officer and Audit Coordinator
News, January 18, 2024
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Cities Connect: Community Research Grant and Workforce Development with PIN
News, January 17, 2024
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Workforce Preparedness: Preparing Students Today for the Opportunities of Tomorrow
Features, January 17, 2024
Workforce readiness directly impacts the future economic prosperity of the state. Students must be well equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing pace of industry to ensure professional success and ensure Georgia has the talent needed to remain competitive.
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