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• South GeorgiaLEADS Recruiting Next Regional Leadership Initiative Class

  May 27, 2025

  Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Regional Leadership Initiative program of South GeorgiaLEADS. RLI encompasses a robust curriculum, which strategically aligns the region’s economic development challenges to leadership competencies specific to the needs and opportunities facing rural South Georgia.

• Georgia’s Legal Community Provides 2.8 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks

  May 27, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $714,936.10 during the 14th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks.

• Georgia Voters Growing More Confident in Elections, Firmly Reject Radical Changes to Voting Laws

  May 27, 2025

  As the 2026 election season heats up, a new statewide poll from the Democracy Defense Project shows that Georgia voters are more confident than ever in their elections — and they’re making it clear they don’t want to go backward.

• AAA: 1.3M Georgians Will Travel Domestically for Memorial Day; 45.1M Travelers Nationwide

  May 23, 2025

  AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.38 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period. That’s an increase of nearly 45,000 compared to last year.

• Mercedes-Benz Establishing North American Headquarters, New Research & Development Hub in Metro Atlanta

  May 22, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Mercedes-Benz will establish Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz’s headquarters in North America by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions. The company will move up to 500 jobs to the existing Mercedes-Benz facility, known as “1MB,” in Fulton County, and make a multi-million dollar investment in a future state-of-the-art R&D facility to also be located nearby.

• Port of Savannah Container Trade Up 17% in April

  May 21, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority had its busiest April ever for container trade, moving 515,500 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month. The Port of Savannah achieved an increase of 74,500 TEUs or 17 percent compared to the same month last year.

• New Report: Small Businesses Stayed Positive on Growth in Q1 - While Bracing for Economic Shifts

  May 21, 2025

  Small businesses remain generally positive about growth potential, though optimism has fallen slightly in the face of economic uncertainty, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck.

• Georgia Power Offers to Freeze Customer Rates

  May 20, 2025

  Georgia Power will not seek to raise base rates for the next three years under a proposed agreement the Atlanta-based utility announced Monday.

• Albany-Dougherty Celebrates Economic Development Week with Focus on Progress, Partnerships & People

  May 19, 2025

  In celebration of Economic Development Week 2025, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is recognizing the partnerships, investments, and workforce initiatives that continue to drive sustainable growth throughout the Albany-Dougherty region.

• Small but Mighty: 2025 Small Cities Conference Unites Georgia’s Local Leaders in Tifton

  May 19, 2025

  Everything from changes in redevelopment to navigating budget constraints was on the table at the Georgia Municipal Association’s 2025 Small Cities Conference, showcasing of what makes Georgia’s smallest cities “small but mighty.”

• Georgia Chamber Releases Report on the State’s Economic Impact from Recent Trade Agreements

  May 16, 2025

  On Thrusday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the release of their most recent Tariffs Briefing. This publication offers timely insights into the evolving global trade landscape, focusing on recent trade agreements between the United States and China, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.

• Passage of New Georgia Bill a Win for Farmers

  May 13, 2025

  Farmers and others in agriculture applaud Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly for supporting the crop protection tools so important to Georgia’s farmers’ ability to produce affordable, safe, abundant food.

• Albany Area YMCA Names Tony Duckworth as New CEO

  May 12, 2025

  The Albany Area YMCA has named Tony Duckworth as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Selected by the Y’s Board of Directors, following a 5-month search, Duckworth will succeed Dan Gillan, who will be stepping down on May 30th.

• Governor Kemp Signs $37.7 Billion State Budget

  May 12, 2025

  Gov. Brian Kemp signed a $37.7 billion fiscal 2026 state budget Friday, a spending plan that prioritizes education and prisons.

• Marines Reclaim the Trophy in Sold-Out Spring 2025 Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament

  May 09, 2025

  The Marines of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany are once again champions of the Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament, defeating the business community by seven points and taking home the coveted trophy during the sold-out semi-annual showdown held Wednesday at River Pointe Golf Club.

• Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Delivering Hurricane Helene Relief & Supporting Georgia Agriculture and Forestry

  May 09, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed three pieces of legislation that provides support for Georgia's agriculture and forestry industry and delivers promised relief to farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• Albany Young Marines Receive Honor as National Unit of the Year

  May 08, 2025

  The Young Marines, a national youth organization, has named the Albany Young Marines of Albany, Georgia as the National Unit of the Year, the top national honor for all units in the United States. This honor was announced at the Young Marines 2025 Adult Leader’s Conference in Dallas, Texas on April 26th.

• New Executive Council Will Advise Georgia’s Largest Knowledge Community

  May 08, 2025

  The Rowen Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of its inaugural executive advisory council – a diverse collection of leaders who will help inform the vision of Georgia’s largest knowledge sharing community.

• AB&T Welcomes Longtime SOWEGA Banker Jimmy Wilson to the Team

  May 07, 2025

  AB&T is proud to announce that longtime community banker and Southwest Georgia leader Jimmy Wilson officially joined the team on May 7th.

• Business Travel to Georgia Rises Alongside New Venue Offerings

  May 07, 2025

  With unmatched domestic and global connectivity, world-class venues and hospitality, and a diverse range of experiences statewide, Georgia stands out as a premier destination for hosting meetings and conventions of all sizes.

• Georgia Unveils 2025 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  May 06, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2025 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2025, recognized May 4-10, 2025.

• Dale Cardwell: Why the Fostering Success Act Is an Investment in Georgia’s Youth—and Its Future

  May 06, 2025

  Dale Cardwell, consumer advocate and founder of TrustDale.com, is calling on Georgia business leaders to seize a unique opportunity to change lives, without spending a dime. In his video message, Cardwell spotlights the power of the Fostering Success Act.

• Georgia Power Names Audrey King & Cleve Fann to Key Leadership Roles

  May 05, 2025

  Georgia Power has named Audrey King as senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility, and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation, and Cleve Fann, previously vice president of strategy and support in Power Delivery, has been named senior vice president of Region External Affairs, replacing King.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 DC Fly-In Advocates for Key Priorities with Federal and State Leaders

  May 02, 2025

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its 2025 DC Fly-In this week with its largest delegation to date, with a productive series of meetings and discussions aimed at advancing the region’s legislative priorities. Led by local city and county officials, business and community leaders, the delegation made its case on crucial state and federal issues that impact Albany’s economy, workforce, infrastructure, and cultural development.

• Grand Opening of the Dr. Anthony Parker Transportation Academy at Albany Technical College Monday

  May 02, 2025

  Albany Technical College will have the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Dr. Anthony O. Parker Transportation Academy on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Named in honor of the late Dr. Anthony O. Parker, a visionary leader in technical education, this new facility will provide state-of-the-art training opportunities for students pursuing careers in automotive collision repair and diesel technology.

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