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• Cities Connect: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

  News, February 16, 2024

• 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.

• More than $200 Million in Additional LMIG Funding Available for Local Governments

  News, February 15, 2024

• New Cordele Company Seeks to Fill 25 Full-Time Jobs

  News, February 14, 2024

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: Sugar Mama's Bakery

  News, February 14, 2024

• Vinson Davis to Speak during Local TEAAMS Session at Albany Technical College

  News, February 14, 2024

• 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.

• 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.

• Cities Connect: Red Cross of Georgia

  News, February 12, 2024

• 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.

• 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.

• Cities Connect: Georgia Single Parent Coalition

  News, February 09, 2024

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care

  News, February 01, 2024

• Shared Values and Hard Work Lead to Continued Success for Georgia Electric Associates and AB&T

  News, February 01, 2024

• AB&T Releases Q4 Performance Report

  News, January 31, 2024

• 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.

• Junior League of Albany Hosts Family Fun Event Called Kids in the Kitchen

  News, January 30, 2024

• Albany Museum of Art To Host Opening Reception for New Exhibitions on Thursday, February 1st

  News, January 29, 2024

• Cities Connect: Finding and Funding Child Care in Georgia

  News, January 29, 2024

• Georgia Regional Commissions Unemployment Rates Drop or Remain Steady for the New Year

  News, January 29, 2024

• Draffin Tucker Promotes Team Members to Key Positions

  News, January 26, 2024

• Albany Unemployment Rate Drops for the New Year

  News, January 26, 2024

• Georgia’s Christy Todd Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year

  News, January 26, 2024

• Lt. Governor Burt Jones Announces Additional 2024 Legislative Priorities

  News, January 26, 2024

• Strategic Communicators Have More Influence, More Pressure to Drive Business Growth, Report Finds

  News, January 26, 2024

• Financial Fraud Growth Slowed in 2023, but Losses Remained High

  News, January 26, 2024

• IT and Security Teams Increasingly United in Battle Against Sophisticated Cyberthreats, Research Finds

  News, January 26, 2024

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Makes Donation to Sowega Council on Aging and Alzheimer’s Outreach Center

  News, January 25, 2024

• 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.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: Flint River Fresh

  News, January 23, 2024

• HACEMOS Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

  News, January 23, 2024

• 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.

• 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.

• Delta Tees Up Largest-Ever Schedule to the 2024 Masters Tournament

  News, January 22, 2024

• Macon Named #1 Most Affordable City to Buy a Home

  News, January 22, 2024

• 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.

• Governor Announces 85 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

  News, January 19, 2024

• Cities Connect: How City Officials Can Help Medicaid Members Stay Informed and Covered

  News, January 19, 2024

• 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.

• AB&T Elects Charlene Parker as Bank Officer and Audit Coordinator

  News, January 18, 2024

• Cities Connect: Community Research Grant and Workforce Development with PIN

  News, January 17, 2024

• 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.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  Features, January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: SoftDev

  News, January 10, 2024

• Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2024 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee

  Features, January 10, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s most influential business advocacy organization, announced the transition of its leadership with Pedro Cherry succeeding Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. as Chairman. Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of PruittHealth, served as the Chairman of the Georgia Chamber for 2023 and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Invites Community to the 2024 MLK Dinner

  Features, January 09, 2024

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is delighted to extend an invitation to the community for the 2024 MLK Dinner, a vibrant celebration of unity inspired by the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event, presented by Colony Bank, is co-hosted by the Albany Area Chamber Foundation and Albany State University in collaboration with the King Day Celebration Committee.

• Chief Legal Counsel to Georgia Governor David Dove to Join Troutman Pepper

  News, January 08, 2024

• Explore Georgia Announces Most Anticipated Hotel Openings for 2024

  Features, December 22, 2023

  The Peach State is preparing to ring in the new year with a host of new hotel options that offer more than just a good night’s sleep. From a mountaintop golf resort to a lovingly restored historic mansion, here is a sampling of the new accommodations travelers can look forward to in Georgia come 2024.

• Gas South’s $1M Commitment to the Fostering Success Act, Inc. Ensures Georgia's Foster Youth Aren't Forgotten

  News, December 21, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Southern Tractor & Outdoors

  News, December 20, 2023

• Modern Gas Company Celebrates Giving Back

  Features, 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.

• AT&T & Compudopt Donate 110 Laptops to Georgia Foster Kids & Those Aging Out of Foster Care

  News, December 18, 2023

  AT&T together with Compudopt took a step toward bridging the digital divide for 110 former and current children in the state’s foster care system today with a Christmas donation of laptops to at-risk youth.

• UGA’s 2024 Albany Georgia Economic Outlook Announced for February 15th

  News, December 15, 2023

• Congressman Drew Ferguson Not Seeking Re-election in 2024

  News, December 15, 2023

• Georgia Creative Champion of 2023 Awarded to GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson

  News, December 15, 2023

• Empowering Albany's Future: Propel+ Program Drives Positive Change

  Features, 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.

• Construction Crews “Top Out” Phoebe’s New Trauma & Critical Care Tower

  News, December 13, 2023

• Governors Kemp, Ivey Announce Agreement in Long-running Chattahoochee River Water Lawsuit

  Features, 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.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: Gill's

  News, December 12, 2023

• Over Forty High School Students Complete Colony Bank's Leadership Academy

  Features, 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.

• What's Going on at Chehaw

  News, December 08, 2023

• U.S. Soccer Selects Fayette County for New HQ and National Training Center

  News, December 08, 2023

• Gov. Kemp Announces Increased Funding for CJCC's Victim's Services Grant

  News, December 07, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: Garnto Financial Group

  News, December 05, 2023

• Georgia has Seen 7.6% Decline in Brick-and-Mortar Retail

  News, December 05, 2023

• Cities Connect: Meaningful Engagement with the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

  News, December 05, 2023

• States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most – WalletHub Study

  News, December 05, 2023

• Cities Connect: Advancing Civic Engagement with the National Civic League

  News, December 01, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers, P.C.

  News, November 29, 2023

• Easterseals Reveals 2023 City of Albany Christmas Ornament

  News, November 28, 2023

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases War for Talent Economic Report

  Features, November 28, 2023

  Today, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the release of its Fourth Quarter Economic Report highlighting the strength of Georgia’s position in the global War for Talent.

• GEDA Hosts Annual Awards to Recognize Exceptional Individual Achievements & the Top Deals of the Year

  Features, November 27, 2023

  At its Annual Awards luncheon, the Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Committee Chair and Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence.

• What's Going on at Chehaw

  News, November 17, 2023

• Georgia-based Startup Awarded $1M Top Prize at 2023 Grow-NY Global Competition

  News, November 17, 2023

• Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2024

  News, November 17, 2023

• Report Shows Georgia has 2nd Biggest Feral Hog Problem in U.S.

  News, November 17, 2023

• First Look at Newest Kendrick Brothers' Theatrical Release: 'THE FORGE' from AFFIRM & Provident Films

  News, November 16, 2023

  Fans of the powerful box office hit WAR ROOM are in for an exciting new adventure in 2024. The Kendrick Brothers' newest film, THE FORGE, a bold, inspirational drama about the power of mentorship that takes place in the same cinematic world as WAR ROOM, their 2015 hit film that claimed a rare A+ Cinema Score.

• TCSG Celebrates Apprenticeship Week with Announcement of 2024 Apprenticeship Awards to Georgia Businesses

  Features, November 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia today announced the awards of the second year of the High Demand Career Initiative Program supporting Georgia businesses with the creation and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships.

• Dr. Donald J. Green Named President of Gordon State College

  News, November 16, 2023

• University System of Georgia Enrollment Hits Record High of 344,392

  News, November 15, 2023

• Georgia Power Highlights New Tech Scams on National Utility Scam Awareness Day

  News, November 15, 2023

• 2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits' Value & Resilience in the Face of Heightened Need & Rising Challenges

  Features, November 15, 2023

  As we move into the season of giving, it’s an ideal time to reflect on who and what we appreciate and how we can show our thankfulness. Everyone in Georgia benefits in some way from one or more of our state’s hard-working nonprofits – which are all coping with surges in demand for their services, increasing costs, and a reduction in resources, staff, and volunteers.

• Albany Resident Earns Top Employee Award from Mediacom

  Features, November 13, 2023

  Mediacom Communications recognized Albany resident Blake Lasseter as an employee who achieved top performance rankings for outstanding customer service and excellence in broadband services.

• What's Going on at Chehaw

  News, November 10, 2023

• IRS Provides Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2024

  News, November 10, 2023

• Call for 2024 Municipal Projects

  News, November 10, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation Center

  News, November 08, 2023

• Atlanta's Shepherd Center Announces CEO's Retirement; Hospital Names Successor

  News, November 08, 2023

• Jackson Healthcare Launches “Generosity at Work” Podcast

  News, November 08, 2023

• New Study Confirms Georgia’s Film Industry is a Blockbuster Success for the State

  News, November 07, 2023

• United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report

  Features, November 07, 2023

  United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.

• Empowering Albany's Female Youth: Propel+ Program Sparks Connections and Confidence

  Features, November 02, 2023

  The energy in the room was palpable on October 26 as students and adults alike came together for the Albany Area Chamber Foundation's Propel+ program. Designed to create a supportive network that nurtures, provides, and empowers Albany's female youth, Propel+ proved to be a catalyst for positive change.

• Everything You Need to Know About GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit

  News, November 02, 2023

• Hyundai, Kia Supplier to Invest in Manufacturing Facility in Coweta

  News, November 02, 2023

• Albany Area Chamber Star Business of the Week: Coldwell Banker Walden & Kirkland

  News, November 01, 2023

• Auto Parts Supplier Hwashin to Bring 460 Jobs to Middle Georgia

  News, November 01, 2023

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